The Making of 'Back to the Future'
How the first Godzilla suit was created and the struggles that came along with it.
One aspect of Japanese fantasy films that often goes overlooked is the significant part that women play in the drama.
Many people contributed to the creation of Godzilla, but only one man was truly the father of the monster.
A biography and tribute to one of Japan's most prolific composers.
A documentary about Ratchet and Clank.
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.
SPYMASTER: John le Carré in Hamburg
Retrospective documentary on the making of the low-budget horror cult favorite Night of the Demons (1988).
Film noir expert Eddie Muller and others discuss the classic film Trapped.
Behind the scenes documentary for Werner Herzog's Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. Features interviews and on-set footage.
A film about Chess - from reading to first night
A question-and-answer session featuring the director, producer, and stars of the indie comedy hit "Clerks".
A 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."
A documentary about the fifth series of Red Dwarf (1988).
A documentary about the fourth series of Red Dwarf (1988).
A documentary about the sixth series of Red Dwarf (1988).
A documentary about the seventh series of Red Dwarf (1988).
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.