The 'Scarface' Phenomenon

The 'Scarface' Phenomenon 2011

7.00

This all-new documentary presents "Scarface" as a unique phenomenon in cinema history. It explores how a film plagued by controversy leading up to its release has become a Hollywood classic, influencing a whole new generation of filmmakers and leaving a lasting imprint on popular culture.

2011

The Thing: Terror Takes Shape

The Thing: Terror Takes Shape 1998

7.52

An in-depth look at the making of John Carpenter's cult classic sci-fi horror The Thing, telling the story of a group of researchers in Antarctica who encounter a parasitic extra-terrestrial life-form that assimilates, then imitates other organisms.

1998

The Making of 'Scarface'

The Making of 'Scarface' 1998

8.10

A 52-minute documentary on "Scarface," both the making of the film and its reception.

1998

Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update

Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update 2003

4.00

A hilarious John Landis-created 'mockumentary' that provides updates on what became of Faber College's most notorious alums. Features original cast members.

2003

The Making of 'Psycho'

The Making of 'Psycho' 2005

7.46

A retrospective on the entire movie, from start to finish. There are interviews with many of the principle cast and crew (including Janet Leigh and Joseph Stefano), who all talk openly and lovingly about entire process of making the film. The sessions with Janet Leigh are particularly involving, and she talks a great deal about shooting the now infamous shower scene.

2005

Law & Order: The First 3 Years

Law & Order: The First 3 Years 2004

1

This DVD bonus feature describes Law & Order's first three seasons, with candid interviews with seven of its early castmembers.

2004

The Secrets of the 'Back to the Future' Trilogy

The Secrets of the 'Back to the Future' Trilogy 1990

5.60

The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy was a program hosted by Kirk Cameron. The show answered questions that Back to the Future fans sent in by letter. It was released onto videocassette in 1990 and as a bonus feature on the disc for Back to the Future Part III in the 2002 release of the Back to the Future trilogy. It is also available in the 2010 Blu-Ray trilogy.

1990

Play It Again: A Look Back at 'Play Misty for Me'

Play It Again: A Look Back at 'Play Misty for Me' 2001

6.67

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.

2001

Lugosi: The Dark Prince

Lugosi: The Dark Prince 2006

8.00

Film historians, and producer Richard Gordon, talk about the horror movie career of cult star Bela Lugosi.

2006

He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce 2008

9.00

Tribute to Universal make-up artist Jack Pierce who created some of the studio's most famous works including Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolf Man, the Mummy and countless other creatures. Rick Baker, Tom Savini, Howard Berger, Bob Burns, Scott Essman, Kim Newman, Gregory Nicotero and others discuss the work of Pierce and his enduring legacy.

2008

A Portrait of Michael Crichton

A Portrait of Michael Crichton 2003

1

Michael Crichton discusses his early career as a writer, leading up to his writing of the best-selling novel "The Andromeda Strain" and his involvement with the making of the film.

2003

Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'

Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan' 2000

6.67

Nearly all the cast and crew are on hand to give stories and memories about the making of the film. Plenty of detail on every aspect of the film from pre-production to opening night is covered.

2000

The Art of 'The Sting'

The Art of 'The Sting' 2005

6.00

An inside look into how a great original screenplay was turned into a classic film that still has an important legacy in film culture. Newman, Redford, writer David S. Ward and other cast members discuss the importance and the making of George Roy Hill's striking hit The Sting (1973) and their experiences while shooting the picture.

2005

All About 'The Birds'

All About 'The Birds' 2000

7.17

A wonderfully informative 80-minute documentary combining current interviews with archival materials and scenes from the film. Hitchcock's daughter Pat, production designer Robert Boyle, screenwriter Evan Hunter, matte artist Albert Whitlock's colleagues Syd Dutton and Bill Taylor, storyboard artist Harold Michelson, Hitchcock collaborator Hilton Green, actors Tippi Hedren, Veronica Cartwright and Rod Taylor, filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich, author Robin Wood, makeup artist Howard Smit, and composer Bernard Herrmann biographer Steven Smith all contribute valuable input to Hitchcock's memorable classic.

2000

Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High 1999

5.75

This documentary is featured on the Collector's Edition, High School Reunion Edition, and Awesome Special Edition DVDs for 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'.

1999