George Lucas discusses how Joseph Campbell and his concept of the Monomyth (aka the Hero's Journey) and other concepts from mythology and religion shaped the Star Wars saga.
2015 featurette documentary behind the experience of Nightmare and grindhouse cinema.
An analysis of Quentin Dupieux's film "Incredible But True" by film critic Elena Lazic.
For the third time, HBO cameras go inside Trenton State Maximum Security Prison--and inside the mind of one of the most prolific killers in U.S. history--in this gripping documentary. Mafia hit man Richard Kuklinski freely admits to killing more than 100 people, but in this special, he speaks with top psychiatrist Dr. Park Dietz in an effort to face the truth about his condition. Filled with more never-before-revealed confessions, it's the most chillingly candid Iceman special yet as it combines often-confrontational interview footage between Kuklinski and Dietz with photos, crime reenactments and home movies that add new layers to this evolving and fascinating story.
The making of the next Aaron Aaron Byrne Movie takes a turn for the worst.
A featurette on the career of Italian director Armando Crispino.
A look at the career of Italian writer/director Maurizio Pradeaux.
Italian director Enzo Milioni reminisces about his career and his 1978 giallo "The Sister of Ursula".
An interview with Nicoletta Elmi about her days as a child actress.
A feature about philosophy, perception and imprisonment in Aldo Lado's Giallo "Short Night of Glass Dolls".
A video discussion about Lucio Fulci's classic Giallo "Don't Torture a Duckling".
A video essay about 1972 Giallo "Don't Torture a Duckling", focusing on accusations of misogyny against director Lucio Fulci.
An analysis of the critical themes in Dario Argento's 70s Giallo "Deep Red".
Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie.
An interview with actress Florinda Bolkan about her performances in the films "Don't Torture a Duckling" and "Lizard in a Woman's Skin".
A visual essay about the 5 classic Giallo films by Italian director Sergio Martino.
Documentary about Mario Bava's film "The Girl Who Knew Too Much" and its impact on the Giallo genre.
An interview portrait of the three Italian actresses Stefania Casini, Silvia Collatina & Barbara Magnolfi.
This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Prom Night. The films' directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films' making and success. During the Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes. Then, Nightmare on Elm Street revives the genre. Jump to the late 90s, when Scream brings humor and TV stars into the mix.
In this visual essay, author Alexandra Heller-Nicholas reflects on the recurring theme or perception in Dario Argento's filmography.