Step back into the year 2000 and experience the gripping story of the Y2K millennium bug. This documentary uses all-archival footage to recreate the mass hysteria that swept through society, forever altering our modern world.
The Captains is a documentary film that explores the lives and careers of the actors who have portrayed the captains in the Star Trek franchise. The film features in-depth interviews with William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, Scott Bakula, and Chris Pine, as they discuss their experiences playing iconic characters and the impact of Star Trek on their lives. Through personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes footage, the film offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Star Trek and the actors who brought these memorable characters to life.
Dive deep into the art of storytelling by examining the defining principles and inner workings of the greatest classic films from the past century.
Terror in the Aisles is a compilation documentary that showcases various horror and thriller movies, exploring the themes of murder, serial killers, and death. The film includes clips from different eras, including the 1930s, and focuses on the impact of these genres on audience and society. It also delves into the filmmaking techniques used in crime, psychotronic, and sci-fi genres. The documentary highlights the role of Universal Studios in shaping the history of horror and thriller films.
A look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.
In 1928, as the talkies threw the film industry and film language into turmoil, Chaplin decided that his Tramp character would not be heard. City Lights would not be a talking picture, but it would have a soundtrack. Chaplin personally composed a musical score and sound effects for the picture. With Peter Lord, the famous co-creator of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit, we see how Chaplin became the king of slapstick comedy and the superstar of the movies.
This short documentary, presented and directed by MGM sound engineer Douglas Shearer, goes behind the scenes to look at how the sound portion of a talking picture is created.
A comprehensive look at the Western genre, featuring film clips, archive footage, and insights into the art of filmmaking. The documentary explores the genre's origins, its evolution, and its influence on popular culture.
A behind the scenes snapshot of the making of one of the greatest films ever made. Filled with trivia, interviews from cast and crew, and more.
Australian-born filmmaker George Miller offers a personal view of Australian films. He suggests that they can be regarded as visual music, public dreaming, mythology, and song-lines. In extrapolating the idea of movies as song-lines he examines feature films under the following categories: songs of the land; the bushman; the convicts; the bush-rangers; mates and larrikins; the digger; pommy bashing; the sheilas; gays; the wogs; blackfellas; and urban subversion. He then concludes that these films can be thought of as "Hymns that sing of Australia."
A retrospective look at the five Dirty Harry films (1971-88), starring Clint Eastwood.
The official Svengoolie after-party! Join host Sventoonie for a celebration of all things scary, silly… and Svengoolie as he recaps classic horror films, along with supernaturally fun sketches and video shorts. Of course, what’s a party without guests like Svengoolie, Kerwyn, and other surprise pop-ins?
William Shatner, Liz Taylor and many more stars blow lines, lose their pants and more in this hilarious collection of movie and TV bloopers.
Actor Robert Culp introduces trailers for and scenes from movies from Action International Pictures.
A documentary about the four Warner brothers, pioneers of the film industry, their immigration to America, and the creation of the Warner Bros. Studio.
A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading to the sale of its back lot and props. By extension this provides a general history of Hollywood's Golden Age and the legendary studio system.
Decodings is an indelible found footage film that explores the possibilities of, and barriers to, intimate relationships between men and was produced at the height of AIDS hysteria. - Early Monthly Segments
A film scrapbook, images, phrases from our past, hiding their meanings behind veils. Let's lift those veils, one by one, to find how images, at one time seeming innocent, have revealed, after decades, to have homosexual overtones.
Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."
Fellini: I'm a Born Liar is a documentary film that explores the life and creative process of renowned Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini. It delves into his inspirations, methods, and struggles, providing a deep insight into the mind of a master storyteller. The film combines interviews, archive footage, and film clips to provide a comprehensive portrait of Fellini's career and personal life. It explores themes of freedom, creativity, and the role of the artist in society.