Richard Schickel Movies

Mexican beauty Camilla hopes to rise above her station by marrying a wealthy American. That is complicated by meeting Arturo Bandini, a...

In the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy was part of a young generation of actors who were set to take over Hollywood after a string of successful teen movies....

With commentary from Hollywood stars, outtakes from his movies and footage from his youth, this documentary looks at Stanley Kubrick's life and...

An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and...

With a focus on Clint Eastwood's career as a director, this documentary features movie clips, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with people with...

Censorship issues with the film "A Streetcar Named Desire."

Along with his legendary cartoons, Walt Disney produced a marvelous array of live-action classics that came about through the use of his singular...

A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.

Actress Sally Field looks at the dramatic life and successful career of the superb actress Barbara Stanwyck (1907-90), a Hollywood legend.

Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George...

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on PBS. It is a behind-the-scenes look at...

A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.

Autobiography of Clint Eastwood up to his movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the San Francisco Bay Area home...

A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.

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...

Samuel Fuller discusses his career as a filmmaker, illustrated by plenty of clips.

Short documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

Filmmakers, social scientists and authors take a provocative look at the moral, political and ethical themes of the Dirty Harry films.