Oscar Isaac actually bought films from the Criterion Collection's exclusive Closet subscription service, which ranks him among the few celebrities who genuinely engage with the curated collection. The Closet offers rare and hard-to-find releases to subscribers willing to pay premium prices, yet most famous names who receive access treat it as a status symbol rather than a legitimate purchasing opportunity.
AV Club tracked which celebrities made actual purchases from the service. Isaac emerged as a standout, demonstrating real cinephilia instead of just collecting the prestige of membership. His acquisitions suggest someone who actually watches and cares about film history, not someone performing taste for social media.
The piece highlights a broader culture problem. Access to exclusive, expensive film collections signals taste and wealth, but few A-listers back up the membership with genuine purchases. They grab the bag for the clout, then let it gather dust. Isaac's commitment to actually acquiring films from the Closet separates him from the performative collectors cluttering Hollywood.
It's a small thing, but it matters. In an entertainment industry obsessed with appearances, Isaac proves that some actors still value substance over the Instagram aesthetic of expensive box sets.