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 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.
The filmmakers discuss the creature design for the film 'Mimic.'
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 half-hour documentary about the history of Rod Serling's The Loner. Produced for the Shout! Factory DVD release of the complete series.
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.
A short documentary about the making of Twin Peaks: The Return. This time focused in the planing and technical execution of some particular scenes.
SPYMASTER: John le Carré in Hamburg
Natalie Portman reflects on how she was cast in the film Léon: The Professional (1994) at such a young age.
54-minute long documentary on the making of Frank Henenlotter's cult classic, Brain Damage.
Through the 1950s and 1960s, and running alongside production of the gothic horror films, Hammer made a series of what were known as "mini-Hitchcocks" mostly scripted by Jimmy Sangster, and directed by Freddie Francis and Seth Holt. These low-budget suspense thrillers, often in black-and-white, typically had a twist at the end of the tale. [Wikipedia]
Featurette about the restauration of Der Schut and Durchs Wilde Kurdistan
Featurette about the filming of Durchs wilde Kurdistan and Der Schut
The story of how the original Godzilla went from idea to script to screen.
This featurette is available on the 'Walt Disney Treasures: Disney Rarities' DVD.
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.