‘Persistence of Vision’ is a Must-See Documentary for Fans of Animation
Kevin Schreck's documentary chronicles the history of how Richard Williams lost control of his pet project, 'Arabian Knight.'
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‘Un Film Dramatique’ Review: Kids, Cameras, and Freedom
This "miraculous gem" explores the potential of collaboration with a group of young French students.
Doug Block on the 20th Anniversaries of ‘Home Page’ and the D-Word
We talk to the filmmaker about the rerelease of his 1999 classic, the community website that came out of its production, and the connection between documentary and wedding videography.
‘Memory: The Origins of Alien’ Review: Enriching an Iconic Piece of Genre Cinema
Alexandre O. Philippe ('78/52') takes another deep dive look at an iconic movie moment, this time the chestburster scene from 'Alien.'
‘The Eyes of Orson Welles’ Review: Imaginary Meaning
Mark Cousins ('The Story of Film: An Odyssey') studies the sketches and paintings of Orson Welles in order to better understand a man who has become near-mythic.
The 10 Best Documentaries About the Struggles and Triumphs of Filmmaking
The challenges faced by Bergman, Spielberg, Herzog, Coppola, Gilliam, and more famous filmmakers lay bare in these phenomenal making-of films.
They’ll Fund Me When I’m Dead
'They'll Love Me When I'm Dead,' released in conjunction with Orson Welles' long-lost final film, is a small epic about making art in a world that doesn't care.
Exclusive Excerpt From ‘The Documentary Filmmaker’s Roadmap’
'Musicwood' director Maxine Trump shares a sample from her new guide to documentary planning, production, and distribution.
Watching and Rewatching: ‘The Coolest Guy Movie Ever’
A mid-length documentary takes us back to the Steve McQueen movie 'The Great Escape.’
‘King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen’ Gives an Unsung Auteur His Due
Steve Mitchell's documentary on the B-movie legend is must-see for fans of independent cinema.
