Richard Schickel Movies

Documentary short focusing on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 1953 film I Confess.

Follow Eastwood's career from television star to matinee idol to Oscar-winning director in this wide-ranging documentary.

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....

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...

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

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

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...

An hour documentary on the history of Bond for the 25th anniversary of the film series.

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

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

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,...

A history of horror movies.

A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder

Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary...

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

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

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

Interviews and film clips re-create the glorious history of the American western.

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

Film critic Richard Schickel interviews Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg about his craft, his body of work and the movie business.