In this edition of Criterion’s beloved Closet Picks series, BAFTA-winning actor Aimee Lou Wood curates a personal lineup from the shelves of the Criterion Collection. With infectious warmth and wry insight, Wood walks us through titles that have inspired her—from slapstick comedies and auteur deep cuts to stories that challenged her perspective as both viewer and performer.

As she shares anecdotes about watching films like The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie and Grey Gardens, Wood speaks with the reverence of a cinephile and the charm of a natural-born storyteller. The selections offer a revealing glimpse into the inner world of one of Britain’s most exciting young actors.

Whether she’s fangirling over classic screwball heroines or analyzing the emotional architecture of European dramas, this first-look featurette proves that Wood isn’t just a great performer—she’s a thoughtful curator of cinema itself.