Mackin’ Ain’t Easy

A 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.

The filmmakers discuss the creature design for the film 'Mimic.'

In this brand new featurette, directors Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone), Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn), and Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption) explain what makes Night of the Living Dead a very special film and discuss its lasting impact on the horror genre. The featurette was produced exclusively for Criterion in 2017.

A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.

A half-hour documentary about the history of Rod Serling's The Loner. Produced for the Shout! Factory DVD release of the complete series.

The Joan Crawford crime thriller, The Damned Don't Cry (1950), is the topic of discussion for various interviewees.

Thirty years after the film's release.Ellen Burstyn and Kris Kristofferson talk about working with Martin Scorsese to bring "Alice" to the screen.Recalling shooting key scenes with Harvey Keitel and Alfred Lutter, the pair set the movie's themes in the context of social changes of the time and offer insights into how their personal experiences informed the development of their characters.

Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."

Behind the scenes look at the creation of the stage musical. Filmed in the UK, France, and the United States, it features a series of conversations with many of the show's creators including producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher, composers George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, Richard Sherman (who co-wrote music and lyrics for the original film), and set and costume designer Bob Crowley. The documentary also features a roundtable discussion at Sardi's restaurant between Schumacher and actors Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee, who originated the roles of Mary Poppins and Bert in the Broadway production.

Welcome to the behind-the-scenes journey of "Comanche," the true story of the only U.S. survivor of The Battle of Little Big Horn. This captivating documentary delves deep into the making of the film directed by Burt Kennedy.

A documentary on the making of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as behind-the-scenes footage.

Jean Reno discusses his career and his role in the film Léon: The Professional (1994).

Natalie Portman reflects on how she was cast in the film Léon: The Professional (1994) at such a young age.

We look at why Valley of the Dolls is so beloved and appreciated, both for its "badness" and hidden merits. Valley Of The Dolls is considered either a national disaster or a national treasure.

The cast and crew reflect back on the making of the film Léon - The Professional (1994). A series of interviews with people in different places, all of them involved in the film.

A candid look at rehearsal footage in support of a focus on pre-viz.

The story of how the original Godzilla went from idea to script to screen.

Short documentary about the making of the John Ford/John Wayne film "Stagecoach".

A documentary about the making of the first series of "Red Dwarf" (1988).

One week in the making of David Lynch's 2017 continuation of his groundbreaking television series TWIN PEAKS, capturing the cast and crew as they revisited several locations from the '90s original.