Hitchcock/Truffaut

Movie · 7.2 / 10 · 5 Sept 2015 · English

Filmmakers discuss the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock and the book “Hitchcock/Truffaut” (“Le cinéma selon Hitchcock”), written by François Truffaut and published in 1966.

Spielberg

Movie · 7.6 / 10 · 5 Oct 2017 · English

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

Movie · 6.9 / 10 · 25 Oct 2019 · English

The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

Movie · 6.8 / 10 · 7 Sept 2022 · English

This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow leads the cast and crew as they create new heroes and villains that live alongside new incarnations of beloved Star Wars characters, and an epic story that dramatically bridges the saga films.

QT8: The First Eight

Movie · 7.2 / 10 · 21 Oct 2019 · English

A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.

Woody Allen: A Documentary

Movie · 6.9 / 10 · 20 Nov 2011 · English

An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship with performers.

Seduced and Abandoned

Movie · 6.2 / 10 · 20 May 2013 · English

SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director to financier to star actor, the two players provide us with a unique look behind the curtain at the world's biggest and most glamourous film festival, shining a light on the bitter-sweet relationship filmmakers have with Cannes and the film business. Featuring insights from directors Martin Scorsese, 'Bernando Bertolucci' and Roman Polanski; actors Ryan Gosling and Jessica Chastain and a host of film distribution luminaries.

The Pixar Story

Movie · 7.5 / 10 · 28 Aug 2007 · English

A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.

I Am Heath Ledger

Movie · 7.4 / 10 · 23 Apr 2017 · English

The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Movie · 7.8 / 10 · 4 May 2010 · English

For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.

The Queen of Versailles

Movie · 6.9 / 10 · 6 Jul 2012 · English

With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of their American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of its owners. We witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years in a riveting film fraught with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor.

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Movie · 7.5 / 10 · 20 Jun 2025 · English

The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.