Chicago has loomed large as not only a setting, but also as a character in films like THE FUGITIVE and THE BLUES BROTHERS. In this documentary, director D.P. Carlson interviews a variety of filmmakers
This collection of classic Hollywood features directed by Cecil B. Demille includes the following five films: SIGN OF THE CROSS, FOUR FRIGHTENED PEOPLE, CLEOPATRA, THE CRUSADES, and UNION PACIFIC. Eac
Jake Seiling (John Savage) could be the next Steven Spielberg, but right now he's a nobody. His vision may never reach the big screen either due to his lack of funds and the punch he landed on a major
Alan Smithee, the pseudonym used by directors who refuse to put their name on a film, has become something of a symbol for the worst aspects of Hollywood filmmaking. Usually only used when the directo
SNL alum Chris Kattan plays himself - or a close approximation -- in this witty comedic mini-series. Frustrated that nobody in Hollywood will give him a chance as a serious actor, Chris signs on to st
Kris Kristofferson narrates this fascinating and enlightening documentary about the World War II experiences of legendary, visionary director John Ford. The auteur behind STAGECOACH, THE GRAPES OF WRA
Fit for both committed film buffs and would-be cinephiles, this volume of ESSENTIAL ART HOUSE brings together six indispensable masterworks: Camus's BLACK ORPHEUS, Truffaut's THE 400 BLOWS, Kurosawa's
This boxed set contains the ten-part retrospective put together by the American Film Institute to celebrate America's first one hundred years of film making. The episodes span the range of drama and e
Directed by Peter Judson, NOBODY WANTS YOUR FILM explores the independent filmmaking process from the inside out. In capturing every up and down experienced by Alan Smithee, the passionate producer of
In this American Film Channel guide to who's who in LA, a gathering of the film industry's biggest stars share their experiences and knowledge with an endless supply of Hollywood hopefuls. Peter Bart