Richard Schickel

Nacimiento : 1933-02-10, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Muerte : 2017-02-18

Películas

Hawks on Hawks
Self (archive footage)
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 Bogdanovich, as well as a 1973 interview of Hawks with Richard Schickel, wherein the director reminisces about casting "His Girl Friday" (1940) and the changes from the original source material.
Walt Disney
Himself
Walt Disney era un experto en el arte y el comercio, un director de cine que aprovechó el poder de la tecnología y la narración. Esta nueva película examina la compleja vida y el legado perdurable de Disney. Presenta imágenes de archivo poco comunes de las bóvedas de Disney, escenas de algunas de sus mejores películas, entrevistas con biógrafos y animadores, y los diseñadores que ayudaron a convertir su sueño de Disneyland en realidad.
Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story
Producer
With a focus on Clint Eastwood's career as a director, this documentary features movie clips, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with people with whom he has worked, as well as comments from Clint Eastwood himself.
Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story
Director
With a focus on Clint Eastwood's career as a director, this documentary features movie clips, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with people with whom he has worked, as well as comments from Clint Eastwood himself.
Woody Allen: El documental
Self
Recorre toda la carrera de Woddy Allen, film por film, a través de clips y numerosas entrevistas a actores, escritores, fotógrafos, directores, productores y a él mismo, acompañándolo en su rutina diaria, en su estudio, por las calles de Brooklyn, en su antigua casa y en el colegio de su infancia.
BBStory: An American Film Renaissance
Himself
This 2009 documentary features directors Bob Rafelson, Peter Bogdanovich, and Henry Jaglom, actor-director Jack Nicholson, and actresses Karen Black and Ellen Burstyn, among others, reminiscing about the making of the groundbreaking films of BBS Productions.
El factor Eastwood
Director
El crítico Richard Schickel repasa las más de 30 películas en las que ha intervenido el maestro Clint Eastwood en todas sus facetas (cineasta, actor, músico), un documental que a su vez sirve de homenaje al veterano realizador. Narrado por Morgan Freeman.
El factor Eastwood
Writer
El crítico Richard Schickel repasa las más de 30 películas en las que ha intervenido el maestro Clint Eastwood en todas sus facetas (cineasta, actor, músico), un documental que a su vez sirve de homenaje al veterano realizador. Narrado por Morgan Freeman.
El rodaje de «La Reina de África»
Self
La épica historia de cómo la película «La Reina de África» (1951), dirigida por John Huston y protagonizada por Humphrey Bogart y Katharine Hepburn, fue rodada en localizaciones africanas reales, superando a duras penas todo tipo de dificultades y desastres.
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
Self
A look at the relationship and chemistry of Cary Grant and Grace Kelly on and off screen.
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
Himself
The story of American film criticism.
In the Beginning: Quo Vadis and the Genesis of the Biblical Epic
Himself
The making of Quo Vadis (1951).
The Making of 'Rebecca'
Self
Documentary on Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film "Rebecca" and the working relationship of Hitchcock and producer David O. Selznick.
The Ultimate Romance: The Making of 'Notorious'
Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Notorious' (1946).
The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry
Self
An in-depth look at Dirty Harry (1971), featuring interviews with such film artists as Michael Madsen, 'Hal Holbrook', John Milius, 'Shane Black' and John Badham.
A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry
Self
Filmmakers, social scientists and authors take a provocative look at the moral, political and ethical themes of the Dirty Harry films.
The Craft of Dirty Harry
Self
A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.
The Evolution of Clint Eastwood
Self
Follow Eastwood's career from television star to matinee idol to Oscar-winning director in this wide-ranging documentary.
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
Writer
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 century. In 1903, the brothers entered the budding motion picture business. In time, the Warner Brothers moved into film production and would open their own studio in 1923.
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
Director
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 century. In 1903, the brothers entered the budding motion picture business. In time, the Warner Brothers moved into film production and would open their own studio in 1923.
Cannes: All Access
Director
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 carpet event of the year. Filmmaker Richard Schickel's fascinating documentary captures the glitz and glamour of the festival's incredible 60-year run with archival footage and unforgettable moments. Hollywood's biggest names including Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese, Sharon Stone and Harvey Weinstein talk about the politics, madness, and thrills of competing for one of the industry's highest honors - the coveted Palme d'Or - and what it's like to be at the most fabulous festival by the sea.
Fog City Mavericks
Himself
Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the San Francisco Bay Area home including George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Chris Columbus and producer Saul Zaentz. The special weaves interviews, commentaries and unforgettable moments from some of the most visionary movies ever created such as American Graffiti, the Star Wars film series, the Indiana Jones film series, The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Lost in Translation, Flags of Our Fathers and many others. It also features interviews with those who have worked with Bay Area mavericks: Steven Spielberg, Michael Douglas, Anthony Minghella, Milos Forman and Frank Darabont.
Illegal: Marked for Life
Self
Two film historians examine the Warner Bros. crime drama, Illegal (1955).
Where Danger Lives: White Rose for Julie
Documentary about the film Where Danger Lives (1950)
Mystery Street: Murder at Harvard
Presents testimony from Patricia King Hanson and Richard Schickel and archival input from cinematographer John Alton.
Spielberg por Spielberg
Producer
El director Steven Spielberg habla sobre su vida y algunas de sus películas en este documental emitido directamente en televisión.
Spielberg por Spielberg
Writer
El director Steven Spielberg habla sobre su vida y algunas de sus películas en este documental emitido directamente en televisión.
Spielberg por Spielberg
Director
El director Steven Spielberg habla sobre su vida y algunas de sus películas en este documental emitido directamente en televisión.
The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel
Self
Retrospective documentary of the film "Bugsy"
Shadows of Suspense
Self
A documentary featuring film historians, directors and authors discussing the making of Billy Wilder's "Double Indemnity."
Censorship and Desire
Self
Censorship issues with the film "A Streetcar Named Desire."
Pregúntale al viento
H. L. Mencken (voice)
Los Ángeles en la década de los treinta. Instalado en un sórdido hotel en los barrios marginales de la gran ciudad, el joven aprendiz de escritor, el italo-americano Arturo Bandini (Colin Farrell), lucha por la dura supervivencia diaria mientras sueña con el triunfo artístico y económico tras haber conseguido publicar un relato en una pequeña revista. Guiado por su mentor y editor, Arturo proclama a quien quiera escucharle que es un genio de las letras, mientras se enfrenta a una compleja relación amorosa con Camilla (Salma Hayek), una chica mejicana que trabaja como camarera. Incapaz de mostrarle sus auténticos sentimientos, Arturo se ve abocado a una destructiva relación de amor-odio mientras sigue soñando con alcanzar la gloria.
The Making of Ryan's Daughter
Self
Feature-lenght documentary, divided in three episodes (Storm rising, Storm chaser and Eye of the storm), describing the making of Ryan's Daughter as well as the critical reaction to it.
A Streetcar on Broadway
Self
Interviews and photos about the play on Broadway
A Streetcar in Hollywood
Self
How the play was adapted to Film
¡Vigilen los Cielos! Ciencia-ficción, los 50 y nosotros
Producer
Narrado por Mark Hamill, en el documental, los directores Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott y James Cameron explican cuales son las películas de ciencia-ficción a los años 50 que más les han influenciado.
¡Vigilen los Cielos! Ciencia-ficción, los 50 y nosotros
Writer
Narrado por Mark Hamill, en el documental, los directores Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott y James Cameron explican cuales son las películas de ciencia-ficción a los años 50 que más les han influenciado.
¡Vigilen los Cielos! Ciencia-ficción, los 50 y nosotros
Director
Narrado por Mark Hamill, en el documental, los directores Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott y James Cameron explican cuales son las películas de ciencia-ficción a los años 50 que más les han influenciado.
East of Eden: Art in Search of Life
Himself
The Big Red One: The Reconstruction
Supervising Technical Director
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 includes forty-seven additional minutes which was not utilized in the film's original release. Supervised by Richard Schickel, Peter Bogdanovich, and editor Bryan McKenzie.
The Real Glory: Reconstructing 'The Big Red One'
Director
Documentary about the efforts to reconstruct Sam Fuller's The Big Red One closer to the film Fuller had originally envisioned.
The Real Glory: Reconstructing 'The Big Red One'
Executive Producer
Documentary about the efforts to reconstruct Sam Fuller's The Big Red One closer to the film Fuller had originally envisioned.
The Adventures of Errol Flynn
Self - Author and Time Film Critic
A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.
Scorsese on Scorsese
Writer
El director Martin Scorsese habla sobre su vida y algunas de sus películas en este documental emitido directamente en televisión. (FILMAFFINITY)
Scorsese on Scorsese
Director
El director Martin Scorsese habla sobre su vida y algunas de sus películas en este documental emitido directamente en televisión. (FILMAFFINITY)
Hitchcock and Dial M
Self
A retrospective look at the brilliance of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Dial M for Murder.'
Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic
Self
A retrospective look at Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train.
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
Self
Documentary about film.
Mr. Hitchcock Meets the Smiths
Self
Short documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
Guilt Trip: Hitchcock and 'The Wrong Man'
Self
Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock’s "The Wrong Man."
Hitchcock's Confession: A Look at I Confess
Self
Documentary short focusing on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 1953 film I Confess.
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
Self
A documentary on Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film, "Suspicion".
Leone's West
Self
Making-of documentary for Sergio Leone's landmark spaghetti western "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly."
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
Writer
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, written and directed by renowned film critic Richard Schickel.
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
Director
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, written and directed by renowned film critic Richard Schickel.
Eastwood & Co.: Making 'Unforgiven'
Director
Behind the scenes of Unforgiven (1992)
Eastwood... A Star
Director
A look back at Clint Eastwood's career from the release of Unforgiven (1992)
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
Producer
Samuel Fuller discusses his career as a filmmaker, illustrated by plenty of clips.
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
Writer
Samuel Fuller discusses his career as a filmmaker, illustrated by plenty of clips.
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
Director
Samuel Fuller discusses his career as a filmmaker, illustrated by plenty of clips.
Woody Allen: A Life in Film
Director
An account of the life and work of US filmmaker Woody Allen as told by himself.
Contender: Mastering the Method
Self
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 Waterfront".
Play It Again: A Look Back at 'Play Misty for Me'
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 Siegel. He then asked Lew R. Wasserman, a Universal executive, if he could direct a story called 'Play Misty For Me.' Lew said yes but that he wouldn't be paid as the director. Clint agreed and began to locate the cast and crew he desired.
Stanley Kubrick, una vida en imágenes
Self
Documental sobre la vida, carrera y personalidad del controvertido director Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999), en el que participaron numerosos actores.
The Beguiled, Misty, Don & Clint
Self
Short featurette showcasing Clint Eastwood, film historian and critic Richard Schickel and producer Robert Daley, who speak about Eastwood’s work as an actor, as well as other characters he portrayed at that time.
Rodando la guerra
Producer
Producido por Steven Spielberg y presentado por Tom Hanks, este documental narra cómo los fotógrafos de guerra se enfrentaron a los horrores que contemplaron tanto en Europa como en el Pacífico durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Rodando la guerra
Screenplay
Producido por Steven Spielberg y presentado por Tom Hanks, este documental narra cómo los fotógrafos de guerra se enfrentaron a los horrores que contemplaron tanto en Europa como en el Pacífico durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Rodando la guerra
Director
Producido por Steven Spielberg y presentado por Tom Hanks, este documental narra cómo los fotógrafos de guerra se enfrentaron a los horrores que contemplaron tanto en Europa como en el Pacífico durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
Self - 'Time' Critic and Clint Eastwood Biographer
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 debut. That story and others comprise this portrait of the famed Hollywood icon. His career is explored via an array of film clips, interviews and more.
Y Dios creó a Billy Wilder
Self
Documental que repasa la trayectoria de uno de los directores más importantes de todos los tiempos. Las declaraciones de Wilder se alternan con las de Jack Lemmon y Walter Matthau, entre otros.
Eastwood según Eastwood
Director
Autobiography of Clint Eastwood up to his movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."
Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western
Self - Film Historian
Interviews and film clips re-create the glorious history of the American western.
Frank Capra's American Dream
A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.
Las crónicas de Harryhausen
Writer
Escrito y dirigido por el prestigioso historiador y documentalista Richard Schickel, “Las crónicas de Harryhausen” es un tributo a la obra del gurú de los FX. Desde su aprendizaje en “El gran gorila” hasta su trabajo final en “Furia de titanes”, este documental recorre la carrera de Ray Harryhausen, sus influencias, sus primeros trabajos, sus grandes éxitos, sus proyectos inconclusos y entrevistas con amigos y admiradores. Incluye además metraje nunca antes visto, que lo convierte en un documento indispensable para los admiradores de uno de los más meticulosos creadores de fantasías del cine.
Las crónicas de Harryhausen
Director
Escrito y dirigido por el prestigioso historiador y documentalista Richard Schickel, “Las crónicas de Harryhausen” es un tributo a la obra del gurú de los FX. Desde su aprendizaje en “El gran gorila” hasta su trabajo final en “Furia de titanes”, este documental recorre la carrera de Ray Harryhausen, sus influencias, sus primeros trabajos, sus grandes éxitos, sus proyectos inconclusos y entrevistas con amigos y admiradores. Incluye además metraje nunca antes visto, que lo convierte en un documento indispensable para los admiradores de uno de los más meticulosos creadores de fantasías del cine.
Elia Kazan: A Director's Journey
Writer
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 exemplified by such classic movies as East of Eden,A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront, and Gentleman's Agreement. Kazan's life outside the movie set is equally noteworthy, and this film utilizes various interviews to illustrate his controversial appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee in the '50s. Elia Kazan is one of America's most respected directors, and this video provides a unique glimpse into the life of a man who has left a lasting mark on the worlds of both cinema and theatre. ~ Dan Macintosh, Rovi
Elia Kazan: A Director's Journey
Director
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 exemplified by such classic movies as East of Eden,A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront, and Gentleman's Agreement. Kazan's life outside the movie set is equally noteworthy, and this film utilizes various interviews to illustrate his controversial appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee in the '50s. Elia Kazan is one of America's most respected directors, and this video provides a unique glimpse into the life of a man who has left a lasting mark on the worlds of both cinema and theatre. ~ Dan Macintosh, Rovi
Barbara Stanwyck: fuego y deseo
Producer
La actriz Sally Field repasa la dramática vida y la exitosa carrera profesional de la magnífica actriz Barbara Stanwyck (1907-90), una leyenda de Hollywood.
Barbara Stanwyck: fuego y deseo
Writer
La actriz Sally Field repasa la dramática vida y la exitosa carrera profesional de la magnífica actriz Barbara Stanwyck (1907-90), una leyenda de Hollywood.
Barbara Stanwyck: fuego y deseo
Director
La actriz Sally Field repasa la dramática vida y la exitosa carrera profesional de la magnífica actriz Barbara Stanwyck (1907-90), una leyenda de Hollywood.
The Fred Astaire Songbook
Self
A loving tribute to Astaire the singer, hosted by Audrey Hepburn.
Myrna Loy, la esposa de América
Producer
Este documental desgrana la vida y filmografía de esta artista que comenzó su carrera en las postrimerías de la época de cine mudo y que se convirtió en una gran estrella admirada en todo el mundo. Nunca fue nominada al Oscar pero recibió uno honorífico en 1990 a toda su carrera.
Myrna Loy, la esposa de América
Director
Este documental desgrana la vida y filmografía de esta artista que comenzó su carrera en las postrimerías de la época de cine mudo y que se convirtió en una gran estrella admirada en todo el mundo. Nunca fue nominada al Oscar pero recibió uno honorífico en 1990 a toda su carrera.
Myrna Loy, la esposa de América
Writer
Este documental desgrana la vida y filmografía de esta artista que comenzó su carrera en las postrimerías de la época de cine mudo y que se convirtió en una gran estrella admirada en todo el mundo. Nunca fue nominada al Oscar pero recibió uno honorífico en 1990 a toda su carrera.
Gary Cooper, el héroe modesto
Director
Clint Easwood presenta este documental escrito y dirigido por el crítico Richard Schickel que recorre la carrera y los mitos que rodearon al actor.
Happy Anniversary 007: 25 Years of James Bond
Writer
An hour documentary on the history of Bond for the 25th anniversary of the film series.
Minnelli on Minnelli: Liza Remembers Vincente
Director
Tribute to film director Vincente Minnelli by his daughter Liza.
Minnelli on Minnelli: Liza Remembers Vincente
Writer
Tribute to film director Vincente Minnelli by his daughter Liza.
De 'Star Wars' a 'Jedi':  La creación de una saga
Producer
El documental fue lanzado en video casero por 20th Century Fox a mediados de la década de 1980 y varias veces hasta la década de 1990 (con los relanzamientos todos bajo diferentes portadas). También se lanzó en Laserdisc en Japón. Hasta el momento, no hay lanzamientos en alta definición del documental y, a diferencia de sus predecesores, The Making of Star Wars, SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back y Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi, no se incluyó en el Star Wars BluRay Box de 2011 de las seis películas. En 2014, el documental estuvo disponible de forma gratuita en el canal oficial de Star Wars en YouTube.
De 'Star Wars' a 'Jedi':  La creación de una saga
Writer
El documental fue lanzado en video casero por 20th Century Fox a mediados de la década de 1980 y varias veces hasta la década de 1990 (con los relanzamientos todos bajo diferentes portadas). También se lanzó en Laserdisc en Japón. Hasta el momento, no hay lanzamientos en alta definición del documental y, a diferencia de sus predecesores, The Making of Star Wars, SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back y Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi, no se incluyó en el Star Wars BluRay Box de 2011 de las seis películas. En 2014, el documental estuvo disponible de forma gratuita en el canal oficial de Star Wars en YouTube.
James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy
Producer
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 from Broadway to Hollywood, the emergence of his tough-guy persona, and his post-war creations of insane characters.
James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy
Screenplay
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 from Broadway to Hollywood, the emergence of his tough-guy persona, and his post-war creations of insane characters.
James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy
Director
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 from Broadway to Hollywood, the emergence of his tough-guy persona, and his post-war creations of insane characters.
Los efectos especiales de El Imperio Contraataca
Writer
SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back (Los efectos especiales de El Imperio Contraataca) es un documental de 1980 narrado por Mark Hamill sobre la realización de Star Wars: Episodio V El Imperio Contraataca. En 1982, se editó en vídeo por 20th Century Fox en VHS, Betamax, CED y Laserdisc como parte de un programa doble con The Making of Star Wars de 1977 (también en español en Betamax en 1984 con los dos documentales juntos) y más tarde fue reeditado como característica triple con The Making of Star Wars y el especial de 1983 Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi. También se incluyó en el box-set Star Wars saga Blu-ray lanzado en 2011.[1]
The Horror Show
Director
A history of horror movies.
Cómo se hizo La Guerra de las Galaxias
Writer
Conozca la increíble historia del rodaje y de cómo la película original de Star Wars llegó a la pantalla grande en este fascinante documental presentado por C-3PO y R2-D2 que incluye entrevistas con George Lucas y apariciones de Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford y Carrie Fisher.
The Men Who Made the Movies: George Cukor
Director
In the series of documentaries directed by Richard Schickel following classic film directors, this episode interviews the creative mind behind "My Fair Lady", "The Philadelphia Story", "Born Yesterday" among other classics. The great George Cukor reveals details about the production of several of his movies, the actors he directed and also shares his personal views about films.
The Men who Made the Movies: Frank Capra
Director
Career overview of Hollywood legend Frank Capra by Time magazine film critic Richard Schickel.
The Men Who Made the Movies: Raoul Walsh
Director
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 featured a prominent Hollywood director discussing his career in an on-camera monologue (actually an interview, with Schickel's questions edited out), interspersed with generous clips from his most famous films, accompanied by somewhat overwrought narration (written by Schickel and spoken by Cliff Robertson). It's regrettable that Schickel did not include Fritz Lang, William Wyler and John Ford in this series: all three were alive at the time, although Ford was quite ill.
The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
Writer
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
Producer
A documentary filmography of Howard Hawks, including lengthy footage of Hawks himself discussing his films and many clips from his best-known pictures.
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
Writer
A documentary filmography of Howard Hawks, including lengthy footage of Hawks himself discussing his films and many clips from his best-known pictures.
The Men who Made the Movies: William A. Wellman
Director
Career overview of Hollywood director "Wild Bill" Wellman,
The Men Who Made the Movies: King Vidor
Director
Nació con el cinematógrafo en 1894, comenzó en el cine silente y continuó en el sonoro, reflejando en muchas de sus obras una importante preocupación social, aunque filmó casi todos los géneros. Murió en 1982 a los 88 años. Se trata de King Vidor; y este documental se rodó cuando tenía 79 años.
The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
Director
The Men Who Made the Movies: Alfred Hitchcock
Writer
A look at Alfred Hitchcock's films. The Master of Suspense himself, who is interviewed extensively here, shares stories including his deep-seated fear of policemen, elaborates on the difference between shock and suspense, defines the meaning of "MacGuffin," and discusses his use of storyboarding in designing a film. Clips from many of his greatest films (including "North by Northwest", "Shadow of a Doubt", "The Birds", and the legendary shower scene from "Psycho") illustrate his points, often to Hitchcock's own voice-over observations, with narrator Cliff Robertson offering other critical insights.
The Men Who Made the Movies: Alfred Hitchcock
Director
A look at Alfred Hitchcock's films. The Master of Suspense himself, who is interviewed extensively here, shares stories including his deep-seated fear of policemen, elaborates on the difference between shock and suspense, defines the meaning of "MacGuffin," and discusses his use of storyboarding in designing a film. Clips from many of his greatest films (including "North by Northwest", "Shadow of a Doubt", "The Birds", and the legendary shower scene from "Psycho") illustrate his points, often to Hitchcock's own voice-over observations, with narrator Cliff Robertson offering other critical insights.
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
Director
A documentary filmography of Howard Hawks, including lengthy footage of Hawks himself discussing his films and many clips from his best-known pictures.