Glenn Erickson

Movies

Anatomy of a Chase
Editor
Thirty-five years after it was made, the climatic car chase scene in The French Connection is still jaw-dropping in its suspense and execution. Director William Friedkin recounts how he created one of the greatest action sequences ever.
Where Danger Lives: White Rose for Julie
Documentary about the film Where Danger Lives (1950)
The Myth of Revolution
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Christopher Frayling's in-depth analysis, a behind-the-scenes study of Leone's deepening artistic maturity, as manifested in Duck You Sucker's cynical view of political revolution
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
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Film Noir burrows into the mind; it's disorienting, intriguing and enthralling. Noir brings us into a gritty underworld of lush morbidity, providing intimate peeks at its tough, scheming dames, mischievous misfits and flawed men - all caught in the wicked web of a twisted fate.
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?"
Possessed: The Quintessential Film Noir
Self - Film Writer
Eddie Muller, James Ursini and Casper discussing Possessed (1947) 'dark cinema' features.
Leone's West
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Making-of documentary for Sergio Leone's landmark spaghetti western "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly."
Il Maestro: Ennio Morricone and 'the Good, the Bad and the Ugly'
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An appreciation of composer Ennio Morricone, Il Maestro, by film music expert John Burlingame.
Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.'
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The magic and creation behind the making of William Friedkin's classic action film To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). It follows cast, crew and the director several years after the film sharing their experiences while working on the project, also including footage from the shooting, and they discuss in detail the conception of the most spectacular scenes filmed there and also the great debate about the different endings developed for the film.
Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star
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In this documentary on the life of Joan Crawford, we learn why she should be remembered as the great actress she was, and not only as "mommie dearest." caricature she has become. Friends, fellow actors, directors, and others reminisce about their association with her, and numerous film clips show off her talent from her start in silents to bad science fiction/horror movies at the end of her career.
Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'
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A documentary about 'The Magnificent Seven'.