Memory: The Origins of Alien

Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s

March 2012 •English

A documentary concerning the violent Italian 'poliziotteschi' cinematic movement of the 1970s which, at first glance, seem to be rip-offs of American crime films like DIRTY HARRY or THE GODFATHER, but which really address Italian issues like the Sicilian Mafia and red terrorism. Perhaps even more interesting than the films themselves were the rushed methods of production (stars performing their own stunts, stealing shots, no live sound) and the bleed-over between real-life crime and movie crime.

Django & Django: Sergio Corbucci Unchained

November 2021 •English

An homage to Italian director Sergio Corbucci of the 1960s and contemporary director Quentin Tarantino, recounting a memorable period in Italian cinema with the sensibility of today.

The Pervert's Guide to Ideology

November 2012 •English

A journey into the labyrinthine heart of ideology, which shapes and justifies both collective and personal beliefs and practices: with an infectious zeal and voracious appetite for popular culture, Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek analyzes several of the most important films in the history of cinema to explain how cinematic narrative helps to reinforce prevailing ethics and political ideas.

Sacachun

October 2018 •Spanish

A documentary about faith through an essay on aging and the fear of death. A story about a group of elders in a ghost town and their lifetime struggle for the respect of their culture and their different ways of understanding faith, where the need of water is the main element that supports their demands and ancient culture is presented as an heritage for new generations to come, that if their home town survives after they are gone. A film that portrays youthfulness as hope, while the main characters reminds us all that nothing is more powerful than our own will and that there is no such thing as a lost cause.

Rams

November 2018 •English

RAMS is a documentary portrait of legendary designer Dieter Rams by filmmaker Gary Hustwit. For over fifty years, Rams has left an indelible mark on the field of product design with his iconic work at Braun and Vitsoe, and his influence on Apple. So at 86 years old, why does he now regret being a designer? RAMS is a design documentary, but it’s also a rumination on consumerism, materialism, and sustainability. Dieter's philosophy is about more than just design, it’s about a way to live. The film also features an original score by pioneering musician Brian Eno.

I Know That Voice

January 2014 •English

Filmmaker Lawrence Shapiro discusses voice-over acting with the talented people behind the characters.

Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special

February 2003 •English

Martin Bashir conducts a rare interview with Michael Jackson and is given unprecedented access to the reclusive performer's private life over a span of eight months, from May 2002 to January 2003.

High Noon on the Waterfront

September 2022 •English

An inventive remembrance of the impact of the Hollywood blacklist on two American classics, rendered as a visually mesmerizing dialogue between Carl Foreman and Elia Kazan.

La revanche des geeks

April 2012 •French

Hollywood Bulldogs: The Rise and Falls of the Great British Stuntman

June 2021 •English

They created and performed the iconic action sequences of 007, Indiana Jones, Superman, Rambo, Star Wars, Conan, the Alien films and pretty much everything since. They crashed cars, jumped from burning buildings, shot, stabbed, kicked and punched their way into cinema history. This is the first feature documentary to unite the legendary community of stuntmen in telling their story and, as you'll see, there's life in the old dogs yet.

The Director and the Jedi

March 2018 •English

An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.

Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love

October 2013 •English

When Marvin Hamlisch passed away in August 2012 the worlds of music, theatre and cinema lost a talent the likes of which we may never see again. Seemingly destined for greatness, Hamlisch was accepted into New York’s Juilliard School as a 6-year-old musical prodigy and rapidly developed into a phenomenon. With instantly classic hits ‘The Way We Were’ and ‘Nobody Does It Better’ and scores for Hollywood films such as The Swimmer, The Sting and Sophie’s Choice and the Broadway juggernaut A Chorus Line; Hamlisch became the go-to composer for film and Broadway producers and a prominent presence on the international Concert Hall circuit. His streak was staggering, vast, unprecedented and glorious, by the age of 31 Hamlisch had won 4 Grammys, an Emmy, 3 Oscars, a Tony and a Pulitzer prize: success that burned so bright, it proved impossible to match.

Kevin Smith: Silent but Deadly

May 2018 •English

Recorded on 25 Feb 2018 at the Alex Theater in Glendale, CA.. immediately after the show, Smith suffered a near-fatal heart attack, With this stand-up special to show for it after his recovery, he riffs on marriage, fatherhood, friends and his work (or lack thereof).

Welcome to the World of... the Kitchen Pimps

September 2022 •English

A strong dynamic between 4 university students is put to the unfathomable test when one of them announces his inevitable departure from campus to begin training for the Marines.

Hot Dog... The Documentary

February 2020 •English

Feature-length documentary on the making of HOT DOG... THE MOVIE.

Un chico de portada: el arte de Macario Gómez

October 2012 •Spanish

Macario 'Mac' Gómez talks about his long career as a film poster designer.

Palace of Silents

October 2010 •English

Built in 1942 by a maverick film preservationist, this small Los Angeles theater championed silent film at the very moment when the Hollywood studios across town were busily destroying their nitrate inventories. With hard chairs, phonograph-record accompaniments, and mostly original vintage prints, the dingy mom-and-pop operation was nonetheless a palace to the fanatical few who became its loyal audience.

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

November 2021 •English

A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars' legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett.

The Many Faces of Dracula

January 2000 •English

Hosted by Christopher Lee, this documentary examines the different actors who have portrayed Dracula over the years.

Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony

November 2012 •English

A film profiling the unusual cross-demographic fandom of the ostensibly girl oriented television series "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic"