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.
Director Curtis Hanson and star Eminem talk about their ideas and views on the film 8 Mile (2002). Only a very limited amount of details are revealed to us throughout this ten minute making-of, which is a small promotion for the film.
The Making of 'Back to the Future'
Film noir expert Eddie Muller and others discuss the classic film Trapped.
A brief biography of film director Ishiro Honda.
How the first Godzilla suit was created and the struggles that came along with it.
Many people contributed to the creation of Godzilla, but only one man was truly the father of the monster.
The life of Eiji Tsuburaya, pioneer of Japanese special effects.
A biography and tribute to one of Japan's most prolific composers.
One aspect of Japanese fantasy films that often goes overlooked is the significant part that women play in the drama.
Retrospective documentary on the making of the low-budget horror cult favorite Night of the Demons (1988).
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 film about Chess - from reading to first night
Behind the scenes documentary for Werner Herzog's Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. Features interviews and on-set footage.
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 half-hour documentary about the history of Rod Serling's The Loner. Produced for the Shout! Factory DVD release of the complete series.
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 lengthy and detailed examination of the making of the 2012 film Rust and Bone, directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts, with raw on-set footage, intimate details behind the technical aspects of the shoot including the extensive special effects, the process of shooting various scenes, the inherent challenges in making the movie, and more. The making of was an extra on the Blu-Ray.
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."