The Power of the Present

Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead

2018

In this brand new featurette, directors Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone), Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn), and Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption) explain what makes Night of the Living Dead a very special film and discuss its lasting impact on the horror genre. The featurette was produced exclusively for Criterion in 2017.

A Leap in Evolution: The Creatures of 'Mimic'

2011

The filmmakers discuss the creature design for the film 'Mimic.'

The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'

2001 · ★ 7.1

A documentary film on the making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'

Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight

2008 · ★ 7.5

Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he is--and explore how a boy scarred by tragedy becomes a symbol of hope to everyone else.

Vowellet - An Essay by Sarah Vowell

2005 · ★ 6

This Pixar documentary short follows Sarah Vowell, who plays herself as the title character, on why she is a superhero in her own way. (This short piece is included on the 2-Disc DVD for "The Incredibles", which was released in 2005.

England's Glory

1987 · ★ 2

A humorous documentary on the making of Alex Cox's punk biopic SID AND NANCY. Features exclusive behind the scenes production and commentaries from Alex Cox, Gary Oldman, Chloe Webb, David Hayman, Eric Fellner and more...

This Is Not a Routine Expedition: Making of 'Land of the Lost'

2009

A three part documentary detailing the making of the Will Ferrell Land of the Lost remake.

Return to Narnia

2025 · ★ 8

Return to Narnia is a nostalgic documentary that reunites the cast and crew of the BBC’s classic The Chronicles of Narnia adaptations nearly four decades after their original broadcast. Featuring interviews with almost 30 contributors — including all four Pevensie actors — the film revisits key filming locations, explores childhood memories from the set, and reveals how the beloved series was created with ingenuity despite limited resources. Cast and crew reflect on the challenges of bringing C.S. Lewis’s world to life, the production decisions that shaped the adaptations, and the lasting impact the series has had on fans and on their own lives. Blending behind-the-scenes stories, archival material, and warm reunion moments, Return to Narnia celebrates the enduring legacy of the BBC’s Narnia and the timeless magic that continues to draw audiences back through the wardrobe.

Funny Men in Tights: Three Generations of Comedy

A behind-the-scenes featurette included on the home media releases of "Robin Hood: Men in Tights".

Mission: Remarkable - 40 Years of Creating the Impossible

2010

A short documentary tracing Mission: Impossible from TV series to film franchise, featuring clips and interviews with producer Paula Wagner, Tom Cruise, screenwriter Robert Towne, directors Brian De Palma, John Woo, and J.J. Abrams, and actor Jon Voight. It covers the TV show's influence on the first film, the plot and production challenges, casting and locations, the sequel's development, and beyond.

Emmanuelle in Ontario

2025

A short documentary exploring the theatrical release of Just Jaeckin's Emmanuelle (1974) in Ontario, Canada, at the time of a major shift in its provincial film censorship regime. What followed was a new era in the Ontario government's uneasy dance with film, a debate over art and morality — not only about sex on screen, but about who gets to decide what is too much, too far, or too French.

Pursuing the Suspects

2002 · ★ 6.7

Short documentary featuring footage of the movie, director Bryan Singer talking about the casting and the five main actors telling more about their role in the film.