Some of the Best

No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich

1996 · ★ 6

Biography of Marlene Dietrich using interviews, film clips and rare footage of the actress, including her own home movies.

Stephen King's World of Horror

1989 · ★ 8

This horror documentary is not the same as the 1986 TV special Stephen King's World of Horror nor the 1988 VHS release of the same name, which runs 45 minutes, was distributed by Front Row Entertainment and is about King himself. Instead, This Is Horror (copyright 1989) was a TV special which ran in four 60 minute increments. This new special used some framing footage from the original 'World of Horror' but is primarily newer interviews and behind-the-scenes footage about what was hot in horror in the late 80s. Here in the U.S., a condensed 90-minute version made its way onto video courtesy of Goodtimes in 1990. Elsewhere, the entire special was released as 2 different tapes running 90 minutes apiece. In the UK these were titled This is Horror: A Video Encyclopedia of Horror (Volumes 1 and 2) and in Germany they were called Best of Stephen King's World of Horror (Parts 1 & 2).

Once Were Warriors: Where Are They Now?

2014 · ★ 7.1

It's been 20 years snce Once Were Warriors was made. Julian Arahanga aka 'Nig' takes us on a journey to meet the cast and see where they are now.

Innocent Love Stories under Occupation

2012

Interview-based documentary looking back on the making and reception of René Clément's 1952 film "Forbidden Games."

Juzo Itami: The Man with 13 Faces

2007 · ★ 5

A documentary about the legendary Japanese filmmaker.

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2003 · ★ 8

A retrospective of the 50-year history of the American Broadcasting Company, showcasing clips from past shows and current programs.

The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?

2015 · ★ 6.7

The Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened? feature film documents the process of development of the ill fated "Superman Lives" movie, that was to be directed by Tim Burton and star Nicolas Cage as the man of steel himself, Superman. The project went through years of development before the plug was pulled, and this documentary interviews the major filmmakers: Kevin Smith, Tim Burton, Jon Peters, Dan Gilroy, Colleen Atwood, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and many many more.

TUGS: A Bigg Retrospective

2023

TUGS: A Bigg Retrospective is the definitive film telling the story of how the 1989 cult classic series 'TUGS' was brought to our TV screens, and how it survived beyond its premature end.

Two Years, Four Months, A Day

With no choice, César faced leaving his family behind, quitting his job and joining the Army. In an unprecedented chain of events he became the first conscientious objector in Galicia (Spain) to be put in prison. Now, nearly thirty years later, Two Years, Four Months, A Day takes a look at what made him do it.

25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee

2023 · ★ 8

A look at the life of chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Lidia Bastianich both on and off the screen as she celebrates 25 years on public television.

Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy

2023 · ★ 8

The unique life and talent of Caroline Aherne is celebrated in a new Arena film, featuring unseen photographs and contributions from a cast of her lifelong friends, including Steve Coogan, John Thomson, Craig Cash and producer Andy Harries.

New Heights Church: The Journey

2022

Ten years after establishing New Heights, the pastors, their families, and other influential members of the church sit down for roundtable discussions to look back on the past decade and forward toward their future plans for the congregation.