LIFE Goes to the Movies (1976)

Documentary
2019
Movie

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

6.9
2019

The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.

Documentary
1992
Movie

Visions of Light

7.1
1992

Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing. Themes: the DP tells people where to look; changes in movies (the arrival of sound, color, and wide screens) required creative responses from DPs; and, these artisans constantly invent new equipment and try new things, with wonderful results. The narration takes us through the identifiable studio styles of the 30s, the emergence of noir, the New York look, and the impact of Europeans. Citizen Kane, The Conformist, and Gordon Willis get special attention.

Documentary
2019
Movie

In Search of the Last Action Heroes

7
2019

The most comprehensive retrospective of the '80s action film genre ever made.

8.2

Documentary
2012
Movie

The Untold History Of The United States

8.2
2012

Oliver Stone charts the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present.

6.4

Documentary
2006
Movie

Fuck

6.4
2006

A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.

7.9

Documentary
2003
Movie

A Decade Under the Influence

7.9
2003

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time.

7.8

Documentary
2020
Movie

The Skywalker Legacy

7.8
2020

The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Documentary
2020
Movie

Audrey

7.1
2020

An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).

Documentary
2006
Movie

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

6.9
2006

Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the original locations used in the films - seeing the effects on the local community. For the first time, cast, crew, critics and fans join together in the ultimate 'Halloween' retrospective.

Documentary
1971
Movie

Directed by John Ford

6.9
1971

A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford.

Documentary
2003
Movie

Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin

6.9
2003

Brilliant, long in-the-works story of the life and art of the world's greatest comedian and the cinema's first genius, Charlie Chaplin. Produced, written and directed by renowned film critic Richard Schickel.

7.2

Documentary
2018
Movie

The Director and the Jedi

7.2
2018

An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.

Documentary
2018
Movie

Friedkin Uncut

7.1
2018

An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films such as The French Connection, The Exorcist, Sorcerer, Cruising, To Live and Die in L.A. and Killer Joe. For the first time Friedkin opens up, guiding the audience on a fascinating journey through the themes and the stories that have influenced his life and his artistic career.

7.6

Documentary
2014
Movie

Night Will Fall

7.6
2014

When Allied forces liberated the Nazi concentration camps in 1944-45, their terrible discoveries were recorded by army and newsreel cameramen, revealing for the first time the full horror of what had happened. Making use of British, Soviet and American footage, the Ministry of Information’s Sidney Bernstein (later founder of Granada Television) aimed to create a documentary that would provide lasting, undeniable evidence of the Nazis’ unspeakable crimes. He commissioned a wealth of British talent, including editor Stewart McAllister, writer and future cabinet minister Richard Crossman – and, as treatment advisor, his friend Alfred Hitchcock. Yet, despite initial support from the British and US Governments, the film was shelved, and only now, 70 years on, has it been restored and completed by Imperial War Museums under its original title "German Concentration Camps Factual Survey".

Documentary
2004
Movie

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

7
2004

Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.

Documentary
2003
Movie

Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood

7.1
2003

The chronicle of the mind-blowing journey that was Hollywood during the seventies; the true and gripping story of the last golden age of American cinema, an exalted celebration of creativity and experimentation; but also of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll: a turbulent and dark tale of ambition, envy, betrayal, hatred and self-destruction.

7.4

Documentary
2017
Movie

I Am Heath Ledger

7.4
2017

The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.

7.4

Documentary
2015
Movie

Red Army

7.4
2015

A documentary highlighting the Soviet Union's legendary and enigmatic hockey training culture and world-dominating team through the eyes of the team's Captain Slava Fetisov, following his shift from hockey star and celebrated national hero to political enemy.