James Ursini

Movies

Nasty Piece of Work
Screenplay
Nasty Piece of Work is a neo-noir thriller set in the fetish underworld of Los Angeles. The story is told from the point of view of three characters: a lifestyle dominatrix, a Buddhist stripper/saint, and a conflicted private investigator.
Nasty Piece of Work
Director
Nasty Piece of Work is a neo-noir thriller set in the fetish underworld of Los Angeles. The story is told from the point of view of three characters: a lifestyle dominatrix, a Buddhist stripper/saint, and a conflicted private investigator.
Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen
Self
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 African locations, barely overcoming all kinds of hardships and disasters.
The Big Steal: Look Behind You
Self
Three film historians discuss The Big Steal (1949).
Where Danger Lives: White Rose for Julie
Documentary about the film Where Danger Lives (1950)
Jezebel: Legend of the South
Self
Short documentary about the making of the 1938 film "Jezebel."
Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition
Self
An overview of the iconic actresses' legendary careers, as well as the rivalry that colored "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"
Marked Woman: Ripped from the Headlines
Self
Short documentary with background on plots that are taken from current news stories.
Armed and Deadly: The Making of 'The Dirty Dozen'
Himself
A featurette documentary that looks into the making of "The Dirty Dozen," containing interviews with the main cast, film scholars, and production personnel.
Possessed: The Quintessential Film Noir
Self - Film Historian & Critic
Eddie Muller, James Ursini and Casper discussing Possessed (1947) 'dark cinema' features.