The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz 2005
"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.
"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.
Film historians, and survivors from the nearly 30-year struggle to bring sound to motion pictures take the audience from the early failed attempts by scientists and inventors, to the triumph of the talkies.
Short documentary about the making of the John Ford/John Wayne film "Stagecoach".
A featurette about The Wizard of Oz (1939).
A look at the comic book history of the title character, one section a piece dedicated to 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000's by way of some interesting interviews with the various artists and writers who have worked on the different incarnations of the Marvel Comics that the film was based on. When combined the four parts of this documentary clock in at just over forty-five minutes in length. Those who are familiar with the various comics will definitely enjoy this look back at the character's history and hearing about it from the people who made it happen.
An in-depth look at the genesis, production, and legacy of King Kong, one of the most influential films ever made.
A featurette on L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and other children's books.
Featuring clips from all 10 films which Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers made together from 1933 to 1949. Includes candid photos and behind-the-scenes tidbits.
A documentary on the life of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, The Hulk, The X-Men and the New Gods, among other classic comic book superheroes.
"Tinkerbell: A Fairy's Tale" is a look into Tink, who has become a pop culture icon in the years since the film's release. We hear about some of the inspirations for Tink (actress Margaret Kerry was the live-action reference), concept art for Tink and more.
This piece follows Audrey Hepburn's life from her childhood through her acting career. It explores her background in ballet, her Broadway debut, and her films for Paramount including Roman Holiday, Sabrina, War and Peace, Funny Face, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and Paris When it Sizzles.
An appreciation of Howard Hawks' "Rio Bravo" (1959) by filmmakers and historians.
Short documentary on the making of the Disney classic.
A documentary about the making of Billy Wilder's Stalag 17.
Documentary about John Ford's relation to Monument Valley.
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective provides some insightful commentary of how far we've come concerning Asian characterizations in Hollywood movies from earlier eras.
The making of the film with Drew Casper.
The making of the film with Donald Spoto.
A documentary about the creation of Beavis and Butt-Head.