
Claire Dane, the unstoppable 90s actress extraordinaire—and one of the true contemporary younger greats of Hollywood today—returns to the spotlight in a new episode of the underground web series Closet Picks.
That’s where artists reveal their most formative film inspirations.
In this latest episode, the mesmerizing artist lets everything spill. Claire Dane shares falling in love with SOME LIKE IT HOT at a young age. Praises Lili Taylor and River Phoenix’s tender performances in DOGFIGHT. She also divulges the profound effect that STREETWISE has had on her.
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Closet Picks has become a cult-favorite series, spotlighting actors and musicians as they trace the films that shaped their craft. (The series has featured names across indie and mainstream, cementing its rep as a cinephile’s treasure chest.)
It’s a raw, reflective, and cinematic deep dive into the films that shaped Claire Dane’s craft and consciousness. Offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a performer who’s been captivating audiences for decades.
Feel all the Claire’s love below.
What’s your own formative film? Drop it below—let’s see which classics shaped your lens.







