Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire (1991)

Documentary
2016
Movie

Mifune: The Last Samurai

7.1
2016

An account of the life and work of legendary Japanese actor Toshirō Mifune (1920-97), the most prominent actor of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema.

Documentary
2013
Movie

Milius

7.1
2013

The life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential storytellers of his generation.

Documentary
2016
Movie

De Palma

7
2016

An intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes and, of course, a wealth of film clips.

7.6

Documentary
2017
Movie

Spielberg

7.6
2017

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.

6.9

Documentary
2011
Movie

Woody Allen: A Documentary

6.9
2011

An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship with performers.

Documentary
2018
Movie

The Eyes of Orson Welles

7
2018

A poetic journey into the visual world of the legendary filmmaker and actor Orson Welles (1915-85) that reveals a new portrait of a unique genius, both of his life and of his monumental work: through his own eyes, drawn by his own hand, painted with his own brush.

Documentary
2011
Movie

Corman's World

7.1
2011

A chronicle of the long career of American filmmaker Roger Corman, the most tenacious and ingenious low-budget producer and director in the US film industry, a pioneer of independent filmmaking and discoverer of new talent.

Documentary
2019
Movie

QT8: The First Eight

7.2
2019

A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.

Documentary
2018
Movie

They'll Love Me When I'm Dead

7.1
2018

As his life comes to its end, famous Hollywood director Orson Welles puts it all on the line at the chance for renewed success with the film The Other Side of the Wind.

7.4

Documentary
2019
Movie

Love, Antosha

7.4
2019

From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, this film looks not just at Anton's impressive career, but at a broader portrait of the man.

7.8

Documentary
2013
Movie

Jodorowsky's Dune

7.8
2013

In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.

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.

Documentary
2018
Movie

Love, Gilda

7.2
2018

Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonials from friends and colleagues offer insight into the life and career of Gilda Radner -- the beloved comic and actress who became an icon on Saturday Night Live.

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.

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
2014
Movie

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

7.2
2014

A documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.

Documentary
2014
Movie

I Know That Voice

7.1
2014

Filmmaker Lawrence Shapiro discusses voice-over acting with the talented people behind the characters.

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.