A documentary comprising 24 interviews shot over a six month period introducing a major season of independent American films beginning 26/09/93. Shot on location in New York, Los Angeles and Utah it explores the motivation and stylistic approaches of America's new directors working outside the Hollywood system. Interviews with directors Christine Vachon, Ira Deutchman and Robert Redford. Includes clips from DRUGSTORE COWBOY, RESERVOIR DOGS, MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO, SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT, The KILL OFF, GAS FOOD LODGING and ERASER HEAD.
Specially commissioned documentary in the year of Brando's 70th birthday including clips, previously unseen home movie footage of Brando and Montgomery Clift and GODFATHER make-up tests.
Programme to introduce a season of classic film noir which began on 22nd October, 1995. This documentary looks at how these films became popular and why it is enjoying a renaissance
A CINEFILE documentary explores Kubrick's reputation by means of extracts from his work and contributions of people with whom he has worked. A curtain-raiser to a season of Kubrick films.
Introducing a season of films by one of Hollywood's most original and versatile film-makers. Features an interview with Altman amd colleagues like Shelley Duval, Elliott Gould and Joan Tewkesbury and clips from several of his films including The JAMES DEAN STORY, COME BACK TO THE FIVE AND DIME JIMMY DEAN JIMMY DEAN, McCABE AND MRS MILLER, SECRET HONOR, POPEYE, A WEDDING.
