Clint Eastwood tells us how he yearned to be a director from the time he was on "Rawhide" to finally obtaining the approval of his mentor, Don Siegel. He then asked Lew R. Wasserman, a Universal executive, if he could direct a story called "Play Misty For Me." Lew said yes but that he wouldn't be paid as the director. Clint agreed and began to locate the cast and crew he desired.
In the '40s Howard Hawks boasts that he can make a movie out of the worst thing Hemingway ever has written. When Hemingway asks, which novel he means, Hawks says To Have and Have Not. Jules Furthman writes a script, which follows the book closely. The location of the story is Cuba, but the US Government is against depicting corruption and violence on Cuba, and threatens to withdraw the film's export license. William Faulkner rewrites the script, and relocates the story to Martinique. Hawks's wife, Nancy Slim Gross, happens to see a young model at the cover of the magazine Harper's Bazaar, and shows it to her husband. Hawks is a star-maker, who likes to discover and nurture new talents. After a screen test, he chooses the 19-year-old model as the lead actress opposite Humphrey Bogart. She changes her name from Betty Perske to Lauren Bacall. At the first takes she is so nervous that she shakes.
Behind the scenes of Chabat's take on Asterix.
Eight-minute promotional reel for Night of the Demons (1988), which was shown to potential distributors in 1987. This short version of the film was later re-released by Shout! Factory in 2023 to coincide with their new 4K restoration.
An in-depth documentary that provides insights into the production of Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III (2003), including interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
Documentary on the making of Gus Van Sant's "Psycho."
Short documentary about the "woman's picture" at Warner Brothers.
A documentary that delves into the world of Japanese special effects and how they brought the iconic monster, Godzilla, to life. It showcases the techniques, creativity, and innovation behind creating the realistic and awe-inspiring special effects scenes in the Godzilla movies. Through interviews with the talented individuals involved, it reveals the passion and dedication that went into crafting the memorable moments that have captivated audiences for decades.
Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII (2005) is a documentary that goes behind the scenes of the seventh series of the popular TV show Red Dwarf. It includes interviews with the cast and crew, as well as a retrospective look at the making of the series.
Documentary about the making of Dune.
Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V is a documentary that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the fifth series of the cult sci-fi TV show Red Dwarf. Featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, this documentary provides an in-depth exploration of the production process and the challenges faced by the cast and crew.
An all-new documentary about filmmaker Anthony Mann and his time making films for Universal Studios in the 1950's.
Short documentary about the making of the 1938 film "Jezebel."
Behind the scenes look at the classic Bette Davis comedy.
Short documentary with background on plots that are taken from current news stories.
Director Peter Brook discusses his move from theater to film, his approach to adapting LORD OF THE FLIES, and the film's complicated production history.
Making of "The Man Who Wasn't There".
Launching Red Dwarf is a documentary film that takes viewers behind the scenes of the iconic TV show's launch. It provides insights into the production process, interviews with the cast and crew, and explores the journey of bringing Red Dwarf to the small screen.
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