Cast: Peter Bogdanovich

Direction David Chase · Timothy Van Patten · John Patterson · Allen Coulter

Cast James Gandolfini · Edie Falco · Lorraine Bracco · Michael Imperioli

Synopsis The Sopranos (TV Series) (1999) is an acclaimed American television drama crafted by David Chase. Spanning six seasons and 86 episodes from 1999 to 2007, the show centers on Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey-based Italian-American mob boss. The...

Direction Charles Kiselyak

Cast Gena Rowlands · Peter Falk · Ben Gazzara · Seymour Cassel

Synopsis A Constant Forge (2000) delves into the vibrant life and enduring legacy of independent film trailblazer John Cassavetes. Through heartfelt interviews with his family, close friends, and devoted admirers, the documentary offers an intimate portrait of the man behind the...

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast John Ford · Clint Eastwood · Peter Bogdanovich · Martin Scorsese

Synopsis Directed by John Ford (1971) explores the remarkable journey and cinematic legacy of the renowned filmmaker John Ford. This documentary delves into Ford's personal life and his extensive body of work, offering an in-depth look at the man behind some...

Direction Alex Stapleton

Cast Roger Corman · Jack Nicholson · Joe Dante · Irvin Kershner

Synopsis Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (2011) delves into the unconventional journey of legendary filmmaker Roger Corman, exploring his innovative and resourceful methods in the realm of Hollywood filmmaking. This documentary offers an in-depth look at Corman's distinctive approach...

Direction Ted Demme · Richard LaGravenese

Cast Martin Scorsese · Francis Ford Coppola · Robert Altman · Peter Bogdanovich

Synopsis A Decade Under the Influence (2003) delves into the transformative era of the 1970s, a period marked by widespread rebellion and the questioning of established norms. This decade saw significant shifts in political activism, hedonism, protests, and social movements such...

Direction Robert Trachtenberg

Cast Helen Mirren · Jeremy Northam · Cary Grant · Barbara Harris

Synopsis Cary Grant: A Class Apart (TV) (2004) delves into the fascinating journey and illustrious career of Hollywood icon Cary Grant. This documentary meticulously examines his life through a rich collection of film clips and insightful interviews, offering viewers an intimate...

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Tippi Hedren · Rod Taylor · Veronica Cartwright

Synopsis All About 'The Birds' (2000) is an engaging 80-minute documentary that masterfully blends contemporary interviews with archival footage and scenes from the iconic film. The documentary features insights from a diverse range of contributors, including Hitchcock's daughter Pat, production designer...

Direction Kent Jones

Cast David Fincher · Martin Scorsese · Wes Anderson · Richard Linklater

Synopsis Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015) explores the profound impact of François Truffaut's 1966 book "Cinema According to Hitchcock" on contemporary filmmakers. The documentary delves into how Truffaut's insightful interviews with Alfred Hitchcock have shaped the creative approaches and storytelling techniques of modern directors....

Direction David Heeley

Cast Lauren Bacall · Humphrey Bogart · Peter Bogdanovich · Richard Brooks

Synopsis Bacall on Bogart (Great Performances) (TV) (1988) features Lauren Bacall sharing intimate stories about her late husband, Humphrey Bogart. The documentary includes a collection of film clips from Bogart's iconic movies and insightful interview segments with his colleagues, offering a...

Direction Nick Davis

Cast Meryl Streep · Peter Bogdanovich · Martin Scorsese · Spike Lee

Synopsis New York at the Movies (2002) invites viewers on an enchanting exploration of New York's rich cinematic heritage, guided by the esteemed Meryl Streep. This documentary delves into the storied history of filmmaking in the city that never sleeps, highlighting...

Direction Morgan Neville

Cast Orson Welles · Alan Cumming · Peter Bogdanovich · Oja Kodar

Synopsis They'll Love Me When I'm Dead (2018) delves into the life of iconic filmmaker Orson Welles during his final 15 years. No longer the prodigious talent behind "Citizen Kane," Welles found himself in 1970 as an artist in exile, seeking...

Direction Michael Epstein

Cast David O. Selznick · Alfred Hitchcock · Peter Bogdanovich · Judith Anderson

Synopsis Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood (TV) (1998) delves into the intertwined lives of two pivotal figures in cinema history: David O. Selznick, a renowned producer, and Alfred Hitchcock, a legendary director. The documentary explores their distinct yet equally...

Direction Kevin Macdonald

Cast Lauren Bacall · Harold Jack Bloom · Peter Bogdanovich · James Caan

Direction Alexandra Dean

Cast Diane Kruger · Mel Brooks · Peter Bogdanovich · Robert Osborne

Synopsis Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017) delves into the extraordinary life of Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood actress renowned for her striking beauty, who also harbored a brilliant mind capable of groundbreaking inventions. The documentary explores how Lamarr's captivating appearance often...

Direction Alexandre O. Philippe

Cast Jamie Lee Curtis · Elijah Wood · Guillermo del Toro · Danny Elfman

Synopsis 78/52 (2017) delves into the iconic shower scene from Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho," meticulously examining the 78 camera setups and 52 edits that comprise this cinematic masterpiece. The documentary dissects the technical and creative choices that made this sequence so groundbreaking,...

Direction James Chressanthis

Cast Vilmos Zsigmond · László Kovács · Vittorio Storaro · John Boorman

Synopsis No Subtitles Necessary: László & Vilmos (2008) delves into the extraordinary journey of two legendary cinematographers, László Kovács and Vilmos Zsigmond. The documentary chronicles their early days, capturing the tumultuous events of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution with makeshift film school...

Direction Danny Wolf

Cast Peter Bogdanovich · Malcolm McDowell · Kevin Smith · Gary Cole

Synopsis Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time (TV Miniseries) (2019) delves into the origins and evolution of the midnight movie phenomenon, tracing its roots and impact on popular culture. This documentary series explores how unconventional films, often dismissed by...

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Boris Karloff · Tim O'Kelly · Nancy Hsueh · Peter Bogdanovich

Synopsis Targets (1968) unfolds with a narrative inspired by the chilling 1966 Texas Tower sniper incident involving Charles Whitman. The film features Boris Karloff as Byron Orlock, a veteran horror actor who finds himself typecast in low-budget drive-in movies. Unlike his...

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast Peter Bogdanovich · Cybill Shepherd · Jeff Bridges · Ellen Burstyn

Synopsis The Last Picture Show: A Look Back (1999) delves into the intricate process behind the making of the iconic film, featuring fresh interviews with key figures such as Peter Bogdanovich, Cybill Shepherd, Jeff Bridges, Eileen Brennan, Cloris Leachman, Ellen Burstyn,...

Direction Chuck Workman

Cast Orson Welles · Jeanne Moreau · Peter Brook · Costa-Gavras

Synopsis Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014) delves into the extraordinary brilliance of Orson Welles as the world prepares to mark a century since his birth. The documentary explores the multifaceted nature of his career, from his...