The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
Jun 03, 2008 | IMDB 6.5
30 min Watch NowDocumentary
On the 35th anniversary of the release of the landmark film "The Godfather," (March 15, 1972) we look back at the time and place of the film's conception and shooting.
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IMDB 7.6 | Oct , 2013
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IMDB 0 | Dec , 2017
The Other Side of Porcupine Lake follows Ingrid Veninger as she makes her sixth feature film, Porcupine Lake. From writing and casting through production and post, this documentary utilizes an observational style to reveal the intimate process of making an original female-driven feature filmThe Characters of Star Wars
IMDB 6.8 | Sep , 2004
The Characters of Star Wars is a Video Documentary included in the 2004 DVD release of the Star Wars Original Trilogy. It explained the Mythos of many of the "Star Wars" Characters.Orson Welles in Spain
IMDB 5 | Jun , 1966
Orson Welles pitches to potential investors his vision of a largely improvised bullfighter movie about an existential, James Dean type troubadour who sets himself apart from other matadors. In front of an audience of wealthy arts patrons, Welles pontificates on the state of cinema, the filmmaking process, and the art of bullfighting.The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys'
IMDB 6.9 | Nov , 1996
A documentary following Terry Gilliam through the creation of "Twelve Monkeys."It Came from Hollywood
IMDB 5.2 | Oct , 1982
Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Gilda Radner and Cheech and Chong present this compilation of classic bad films from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Special features on gorilla pictures, anti-marijuana films and a special tribute to the worst film maker of all-time, Ed Wood.The Godfather Legacy
IMDB 7.2 | Jul , 2012
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IMDB 6.4 | Oct , 2014
Cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus relive the creation, rise and fall of their independent film company, Cannon Films. This documentary recounts their many successes and discusses their eventual downfall.20 years after Caméra Café
IMDB 6.5 | Jan , 2023
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 2024
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IMDB 6 | Sep , 2021
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IMDB 7.5 | Jan , 2019
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IMDB 7.9 | Aug , 2017
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IMDB 5 | Jan , 1993
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IMDB 0 | Nov , 2022
Additional materials for "Major Grom: Plague Doctor" (2021).The Walking Dead: The Return
IMDB 7.3 | Feb , 2024
Stars of "The Walking Dead," Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, walk down memory lane and visit iconic locations where pivotal moments between their characters, Rick and Michonne, were filmed.This Film Is Not Yet Rated
IMDB 7.1 | Jan , 2006
Kirby Dick's provocative documentary investigates the secretive and inconsistent process by which the Motion Picture Association of America rates films, revealing the organization's underhanded efforts to control culture. Dick questions whether certain studios get preferential treatment and exposes the discrepancies in how the MPAA views sex and violence.His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
IMDB 6.7 | Apr , 2010
A retrospective documentary about the groundbreaking horror series, Friday the 13th, featuring interviews with cast and crew from the twelve films spanning 3 decades.