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.
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.
A candid look at rehearsal footage in support of a focus on pre-viz.
The filmmakers discuss the creature design for the film 'Mimic.'
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.
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."
A question-and-answer session featuring the director, producer, and stars of the indie comedy hit "Clerks".
Film noir expert Eddie Muller and others discuss the classic film Trapped.
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.
Short documentary about the making of Twin Peaks: The Return.
Short documentary about Twin Peaks: The Return.
A three part documentary detailing the making of the Will Ferrell Land of the Lost remake.
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 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.
A documentary about the making of the first series of "Red Dwarf" (1988).
National Press Club hears a speech from Alfred Hitchcock.
Outtakes, commentary from Zefier's third film: Jo; or The Act of Riding a Bike.
Short documentary about the making of the John Ford/John Wayne film "Stagecoach".