Richard Schickel

This ten-minute segment, heralded as part of a new shorts program, is composed of excerpts from a 1972 audio conversation between Hawks and Peter...

Censorship issues with the film "A Streetcar Named Desire."

Two film historians examine the Warner Bros. crime drama, Illegal (1955).

Short featurette showcasing Clint Eastwood, film historian and critic Richard Schickel and producer Robert Daley, who speak about Eastwood’s...

Interviews and film clips re-create the glorious history of the American western.

Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen allowed his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first...

Widely thought of as “a woman’s director,” legendary film director George Cukor is profiled with the use of film clips and...

A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.

The story of American film criticism.

A retrospective look at Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train.

Documentary on the film noir Side Street with director Oliver Stone and critic Richard Schickel.

Richard Schickel and Oliver Stone are among the experts who talk about the film noir Crime Wave.

A look at the relationship and chemistry of Cary Grant and Grace Kelly on and off screen.

Hollywood careers are full of make-or-break moments. For Clint Eastwood, one such moment came when studio powers agreed to let him make his directing...

In the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy was part of a young generation of actors who were set to take over Hollywood after a string of successful teen movies....

Documentary short on Marlon Brando included in the DVD extras of The Streetcar Named Desire.

A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder

A documentary on Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film, "Suspicion".

The epic story of how the film The African Queen (1951), directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, was shot on real...

Documentary short focusing on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 1953 film I Confess.

A retrospective look at the brilliance of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Dial M for Murder.'

An in-depth analysis and celebration of the famous "I coulda been a contender" scene between Marlon Brando and Rod Steiger in the 1954 film "On the...

With commentary from Hollywood stars, outtakes from his movies and footage from his youth, this documentary looks at Stanley Kubrick's life and...

Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock’s "The Wrong Man."

Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Notorious' (1946).

Documentary on Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film "Rebecca" and the working relationship of Hitchcock and producer David O. Selznick.

Mexican beauty Camilla hopes to rise above her station by marrying a wealthy American. That is complicated by meeting Arturo Bandini, a...

Making-of documentary for Sergio Leone's landmark spaghetti western "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly."

Short documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

The making of Quo Vadis (1951).

Clint Eastwood tells us how he yearned to be a director from the time he was on "Rawhide" to finally obtaining the approval of his mentor, Don...

Documentary about film.

A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.

This 2009 documentary features directors Bob Rafelson, Peter Bogdanovich, and Henry Jaglom, actor-director Jack Nicholson, and actresses Karen Black...

Filmmakers, social scientists and authors take a provocative look at the moral, political and ethical themes of the Dirty Harry films.

Follow Eastwood's career from television star to matinee idol to Oscar-winning director in this wide-ranging documentary.

A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.

How the play was adapted to Film

Interviews and photos about the play on Broadway

Presents testimony from Patricia King Hanson and Richard Schickel and archival input from cinematographer John Alton.

Feature-lenght documentary, divided in three episodes (Storm rising, Storm chaser and Eye of the storm), describing the making of Ryan's Daughter as...

Documentary about the film Where Danger Lives (1950)

A loving tribute to Astaire the singer, hosted by Audrey Hepburn.

An in-depth look at Dirty Harry (1971), featuring interviews with such film artists as Michael Madsen, 'Hal Holbrook', John Milius, 'Shane Black' and...

Retrospective documentary of the film "Bugsy"

Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the San Francisco Bay Area home...

A documentary featuring film historians, directors and authors discussing the making of Billy Wilder's "Double Indemnity."

A remarkable film that takes a special look at the first war to be truly reported and recorded by one of the more unsung heroes of World War II: the...

A remarkable film that takes a special look at the first war to be truly reported and recorded by one of the more unsung heroes of World War II: the...

A remarkable film that takes a special look at the first war to be truly reported and recorded by one of the more unsung heroes of World War II: the...

In 1972 and '73, film critic Richard Schickel made an 8-part series for American public television: 'The Men Who Made the Movies'. Each episode...

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on PBS. It is a behind-the-scenes look at...

Film critic Richard Schickel interviews Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg about his craft, his body of work and the movie business.

Film critic Richard Schickel interviews Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg about his craft, his body of work and the movie business.

Film critic Richard Schickel interviews Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg about his craft, his body of work and the movie business.

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,...

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,...

Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary...

Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George...

An account of the life and work of US filmmaker Woody Allen as told by himself.

Hosted by Clint Eastwood, Hollywood Remembers: Gary Cooper -- American Life, American Legend is a biographical portrait of the life and times of...

Martin Scorsese discusses his personal background and his filmography as they relate to each other.

Martin Scorsese discusses his personal background and his filmography as they relate to each other.

A documentary filmography of Howard Hawks, including lengthy footage of Hawks himself discussing his films and many clips from his best-known...

A re-working, re-editing, and restructuring of Sam Fuller's The Big Red One bringing it closer as originally envisioned by the late filmmaker. It...

For 35 years Clint Eastwood has called Warner Bros. home. In The Eastwood Factor, film historian Richard Schickel ventures beyond Eastwood’s...

For 35 years Clint Eastwood has called Warner Bros. home. In The Eastwood Factor, film historian Richard Schickel ventures beyond Eastwood’s...

This documentary on the life and work of Academy award-winning director Elia Kazan highlights his colorful life on Broadway and in film, which is...

This documentary on the life and work of Academy award-winning director Elia Kazan highlights his colorful life on Broadway and in film, which is...

A look at Alfred Hitchcock's films. The Master of Suspense himself, who is interviewed extensively here, shares stories including his deep-seated...

A look at Alfred Hitchcock's films. The Master of Suspense himself, who is interviewed extensively here, shares stories including his deep-seated...

Directors Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron discuss the science fiction movies of the 1950s that influenced them.

With a focus on Clint Eastwood's career as a director, this documentary features movie clips, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with people with...

With a focus on Clint Eastwood's career as a director, this documentary features movie clips, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with people with...

Samuel Fuller discusses his career as a filmmaker, illustrated by plenty of clips.

Samuel Fuller discusses his career as a filmmaker, illustrated by plenty of clips.

Samuel Fuller discusses his career as a filmmaker, illustrated by plenty of clips.

Documentary about the efforts to reconstruct Sam Fuller's The Big Red One closer to the film Fuller had originally envisioned.

Documentary about the efforts to reconstruct Sam Fuller's The Big Red One closer to the film Fuller had originally envisioned.

Autobiography of Clint Eastwood up to his movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

This tribute to Myrna Loy is organized chronologically with a few photographs, many film clips, a handful of personal appearances, and a detailed...

This tribute to Myrna Loy is organized chronologically with a few photographs, many film clips, a handful of personal appearances, and a detailed...

This tribute to Myrna Loy is organized chronologically with a few photographs, many film clips, a handful of personal appearances, and a detailed...

A history of horror movies.

Tribute to film director Vincente Minnelli by his daughter Liza.

Tribute to film director Vincente Minnelli by his daughter Liza.

During the filming of Ragtime, the 81-year old Cagney talks about his career. Cagney tells us about becoming a dancer and meeting his wife, his route...

During the filming of Ragtime, the 81-year old Cagney talks about his career. Cagney tells us about becoming a dancer and meeting his wife, his route...

In the series of documentaries directed by Richard Schickel following classic film directors, this episode interviews the creative mind behind "My...

An hour documentary on the history of Bond for the 25th anniversary of the film series.

As an actor, director and producer, Ray Harryhausen has been a vibrant figure in Hollywood, working on everything from family films to mind-bending...

As an actor, director and producer, Ray Harryhausen has been a vibrant figure in Hollywood, working on everything from family films to mind-bending...

Jack L. Warner, Harry Warner, Albert Warner and Sam Warner were siblings who were born in Poland and emigrated to Canada near the turn of the...

Jack L. Warner, Harry Warner, Albert Warner and Sam Warner were siblings who were born in Poland and emigrated to Canada near the turn of the...

Actress Sally Field looks at the dramatic life and successful career of the superb actress Barbara Stanwyck (1907-90), a Hollywood legend.

Actress Sally Field looks at the dramatic life and successful career of the superb actress Barbara Stanwyck (1907-90), a Hollywood legend.

Actress Sally Field looks at the dramatic life and successful career of the superb actress Barbara Stanwyck (1907-90), a Hollywood legend.

A history of horror movies.

From its simple beginnings in 1939 in a sleepy beach town in the south of France, the prestigious Cannes Film Festival has become the must-attend red...

Autobiography of Clint Eastwood up to his movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

Autobiography of Clint Eastwood up to his movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

The spectacular CBS special! Shirley Temple Black hosts the festivities as 50 of today's top stars count down the 50 greatest screen legends of all...

Overview of director King Vidor's filmography.

Career overview of Hollywood legend Frank Capra by Time magazine film critic Richard Schickel.

Directors Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron discuss the science fiction movies of the 1950s that influenced them.

Directors Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron discuss the science fiction movies of the 1950s that influenced them.

Career overview of Hollywood director "Wild Bill" Wellman,

Overview of director King Vidor's filmography.

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on PBS. It is a behind-the-scenes look at...

A documentary filmography of Howard Hawks, including lengthy footage of Hawks himself discussing his films and many clips from his best-known...

A documentary filmography of Howard Hawks, including lengthy footage of Hawks himself discussing his films and many clips from his best-known...

During the filming of Ragtime, the 81-year old Cagney talks about his career. Cagney tells us about becoming a dancer and meeting his wife, his route...

A look back at Clint Eastwood's career from the release of Unforgiven (1992)

Behind the scenes of Unforgiven (1992)

An original documentary featuring an exclusive interview with Ron Howard, who recounts his remarkable career from child star to Oscar-winning...

An original documentary featuring an exclusive interview with Ron Howard, who recounts his remarkable career from child star to Oscar-winning...

An original documentary featuring an exclusive interview with Ron Howard, who recounts his remarkable career from child star to Oscar-winning...