The Making of 'The Lost World'
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."
Rings
Some time after the events of The Ring, a subculture of people voluntarily watch Samara Morgan's video and wait to see how close to the seven-day deadline they can get before showing it to the next person. They record everything they see and share their experiences on a secret website dedicated to the videotape. No one has ever recorded a day seven.
Looking Back to the Future
A 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.
The Making of '8 Mile'
Director Curtis Hanson and star Eminem talk about their ideas and views on the film 8 Mile (2002).
I Am 'Iron Man'
A seven-part "making-of" documentary covering pre-production topics like suit design and construction, storyboards, animatics, and pre-viz, sets, working in the suit, casting, rehearsals, and preparation, and the start of the shoot. From there we look at performances, locations and production design, stunts, hardware and practical effects, and various sequence specifics. Finally, the program goes through post-production at Skywalker Ranch, the titles and a few visual elements, and wrapping up the flick.
The Number of Completion
Short documentary about Twin Peaks: The Return.
The Making of Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
Behind the scenes documentary for Werner Herzog's Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. Features interviews and on-set footage.
Gritty Melodrama: The Making of “Rust and Bone” by Jacques Audiard
A lengthy and detailed examination of the making of the 2012 film Rust and Bone, directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts, with raw on-set footage, intimate details behind the technical aspects of the shoot including the extensive special effects, the process of shooting various scenes, the inherent challenges in making the movie, and more. The making of was an extra on the Blu-Ray.
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.
A Bloody Finger in Your Mouth
A short documentary about the making of Twin Peaks: The Return. This time focused in the planing and technical execution of some particular scenes.
Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V
A documentary about the fifth series of Red Dwarf (1992).
Dancing with the Devil: The Making of Sinners
A making-of documentary featurette found on the "Sinners" home video release.
See You on the Other Side Dear Friend
Short documentary about Twin Peaks: The Return.
Tell It Martin
Short documentary about the making of Twin Peaks: The Return.
SPYMASTER: John le Carré in Hamburg
Impressions of Dune
Documentary about the making of Dune.
Mackin’ Ain’t Easy
Produced for "The Mack" Special Edition DVD.
Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead
In this brand new featurette, directors Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone), Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn), and Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption) explain what makes Night of the Living Dead a very special film and discuss its lasting impact on the horror genre. The featurette was produced exclusively for Criterion in 2017.
Freeing “Trapped”
Film noir expert Eddie Muller and others discuss the classic film Trapped.
Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'
We look at why Valley of the Dolls is so beloved and appreciated, both for its "badness" and hidden merits. Valley Of The Dolls is considered either a national disaster or a national treasure.