Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998)
This documentary was shown as part of the American Movie Classics (AMC) cable TV channel’s celebration of the 30th anniversary of the release of Planet of the Apes (1968). We learn how the original French novel was transformed into the first film.
Genre: Documentary, Sci-Fi
Director: David Comtois, Kevin Burns
Actors: Charlton Heston, John Chambers, Kim Hunter, Linda Harrison, Mort Abrahams, Natalie Trundy, Ricardo Montalban, Richard D. Zanuck, Roddy McDowall, William J. Creber
Oddsac (2010)
Opening with torch-wielding villagers and a wall bleeding oil, this experimental film attaches vivid scenery and strange characters to the wonderful melodic wavelengths of the band Animal Collective, revitalizing the…
The Blood of Yingzhou District (2006)
A year in the life of children in the Province of Anhui in China, who have lost their parents to AIDS. Traditional obligations to family and village collide with terror…
100 Years of Horror: Scream Queens (1996)
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway (2007)
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway is an American documentary film, directed by Dori Berinstein, a Broadway Producer, Writer and Filmmaker. Berinstein filmed each principal musical on Broadway for her project…
Santoalla (2016)
A Dutch couple, Martin and Margo Verfondern, move to a remote Spanish village of Santoalla to start a new life. There is conflict with the Spanish residents resulting in the…
The Making of ‘Psycho’ (1997)
A retrospective on the entire movie, from start to finish. There are interviews with many of the principle cast and crew (including Janet Leigh and Joseph Stefano), who all talk…
Being James Bond (2021)
Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares…
In a Town This Size (2011)
In A Town This Size introduces an Oklahoma town and its long-suppressed tragedy of childhood sexual abuse. The abuser, a prominent and trusted former pediatrician is, through this film and…
Houston, We Have a Problem! (2016)
The cold war, the space race, and NASA’s moon landing are landmark events that defined an era. But they are also fodder for conspiracy theories. In Houston, We Have a…
Beautiful Losers (2008)
This documentary follows the lives and careers of a collective group of Do-it-yourself artists and designers who inadvertently affected the art world.
The Art of the Steal (2009)
A gripping tale of intrigue and mystery in the art world, this film traces the history of the Barnes collection of Post-Impressionist paintings, which was worth billions and became the…
Titanoboa: Monster Snake (2012)
In the pantheon of predators, it’s one of the greatest discoveries since the T-Rex: a snake 48 feet long, weighing in at 2,500 pounds. Uncovered from a treasure trove of…