Cast: Leonard Maltin

Direction Ted Nicolaou

Cast Salvador Dalí · Walt Disney · Roy Edward Disney · John Hench

Direction Peter Jackson · Costa Botes

Cast Peter Jackson · Thomas Robins · Sam Neill · Leonard Maltin

Synopsis Forgotten Silver (TV) (1995) is a mockumentary that explores the extraordinary life of the supposedly overlooked filmmaker Colin McKenzie. The film delves into his remarkable achievements in filmmaking technology, which were believed to be lost to the annals of history...

Direction Erik Sharkey

Cast Drew Struzan · Harrison Ford · Michael J. Fox · George Lucas

Synopsis Drew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013) is a compelling feature-length documentary that delves into the remarkable career of renowned poster artist Drew Struzan. The film showcases his iconic works, such as the posters for the Indiana Jones, Back to...

Cast Rudy Behlmer · Scott Eyman · Robert Gitt · A.C. Lyles Productions

Synopsis The Dawn of Sound: How Movies Learned to Talk (2007) delves into the extensive 30-year journey to integrate sound into motion pictures. This enlightening documentary features film historians and survivors from the era, guiding viewers through the initial unsuccessful attempts...

Direction David Strohmaier

Cast Eli Wallach · Debbie Reynolds · Carroll Baker · Russ Tamblyn

Synopsis Cinerama Adventure (2002) offers a captivating and nostalgic journey into the iconic three-camera, three-projector system that transformed the world of motion pictures and ushered in the widescreen era. By featuring authentic Cinerama clips, rare behind-the-scenes footage, and new interviews, this...

Direction Gregory V. Sherman · Jeff Sherman

Cast Richard M. Sherman · Robert B. Sherman · Dick Van Dyke · Angela Lansbury

Synopsis The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009) explores the remarkable journey of two brothers with vastly different personalities—the renowned songwriting duo, the Sherman Brothers. This documentary delves into the roots of their illustrious careers, beginning with their formative years and...

Direction Michael Fiore · Erik Sharkey

Cast Dean DeBlois · Whoopi Goldberg · Don Hahn · Leonard Maltin

Synopsis Floyd Norman: An Animated Life (2016) delves into the extraordinary journey of a pioneering figure in animation. At 80 years old, Disney Legend Floyd Norman, the first African-American animator at Disney, is still making waves in the animation world. The...

Direction James Chressanthis

Cast Vilmos Zsigmond · László Kovács · Vittorio Storaro · John Boorman

Synopsis No Subtitles Necessary: László & Vilmos (2008) delves into the extraordinary journey of two legendary cinematographers, László Kovács and Vilmos Zsigmond. The documentary chronicles their early days, capturing the tumultuous events of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution with makeshift film school...

Direction Mark Rance

Cast Eric Goldberg · Jerry Beck · Brian Sibley · J.B. Kaufman

Synopsis The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached (2009) delves into the intricate process behind the creation of Disney's 1940 adaptation of "Pinocchio," a film frequently hailed as the studio's artistic zenith. This documentary offers an in-depth look at the creative...

Direction Brent Zacky

Cast Jack Palance · David Seltzer · Richard Donner · Mace Neufeld Productions

Synopsis The Omen Legacy (TV) (2001) delves into the chilling origins of Damien, a seemingly innocent child whose name is forever linked to the dark forces of evil. This documentary explores the unsettling facts that inspired the iconic film, which has...

Direction Joe Dante

Cast Zach Galligan · Phoebe Cates · John Glover · Robert Prosky

Synopsis Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) follows the continuing adventures of Billy (Zach Galligan) and Kate (Phoebe Cates), who have left their small town behind and settled in the bustling city. They find themselves working in a cutting-edge office complex...

Direction Barry Gray

Cast Uwe Boll · Everett Burrell · John Carpenter · David S. Goyer

Synopsis Bloodsucking Cinema (TV) (2007) delves into the enduring allure of vampire cinema, a fascination that only the finality of a stake or the harshness of sunlight can dispel. This documentary meticulously examines the evolution of vampire films through a blend...

Direction Angus Wall

Cast Guillermo del Toro · Autumn Durald · Lynette Howell Taylor · Rian Johnson

Synopsis Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre (2023) takes viewers on a captivating journey through the rich history of Los Angeles' iconic Egyptian Theatre. This documentary features insights from renowned filmmakers such as Guillermo del Toro and Rian...

Direction Constantine Nasr

Cast Rudy Behlmer · Robert Benton · Sheri Chinen Biesen · Joan Blondell

Synopsis Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film (TV) (2008) delves into the origins of the crime genre in storytelling and its profound influence during the formative years of cinema. The documentary scrutinizes early Hollywood luminaries, both actors and...

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast Leonard Maltin · Alfred Hitchcock

Synopsis 'Topaz': An Appreciation by Film Critic/Historian Leonard Maltin (2001) delves into the intricate process behind the creation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1969 film, "Topaz." Leonard Maltin, a renowned film critic and historian, explores the challenges faced during the film's production, particularly...

Direction Constantine Nasr

Cast Frank Darabont · Chuck Jones · Leonard Maltin · Mel Blanc

Synopsis Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes (2003) delves into the vibrant history of the iconic Looney Tunes franchise. This documentary features insightful interviews with individuals who contributed to the creation of these beloved cartoons, as well as...

Direction Jeff Kurtti

Cast David Ogden Stiers · Leonard Maltin · Dave Bossert · Paul Brizzi

Direction Eric Lange

Cast Serge Bromberg · Costa-Gavras · Béatrice de Pastre · Michel Gondry

Synopsis Le mystère Méliès (TV) (2021) explores the life of Georges Méliès, born into a family of shoemakers, who chose to pursue magic as his passion. In 1888, he invested his inheritance to acquire the Robert-Houdin Theater on Boulevard des Italiens,...

Direction Roger C. Memos

Cast Harry Belafonte · Walter Bernstein · Steven Carr Reuben · Renee Cary

Synopsis Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity (2015) chronicles the remarkable journey of Marsha Hunt, a young actress who was first spotted in Hollywood in 1935 at the tender age of 17. She quickly secured a contract with Paramount Pictures and later thrived...

Direction Jon Wilkman

Cast Daniel Selznick · Gregory Orr · Samuel Goldwyn · A.Scott Berg

Synopsis Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (TV Miniseries) (2010) delves into the evolution of the Hollywood film industry, tracing its journey from the inception of the medium to the emergence of the New Hollywood era in 1970. This...