Richard Schickel Movies

An account of the life and work of US filmmaker Woody Allen as told by himself.

Widely thought of as “a woman’s director,” legendary film director George Cukor is profiled with the use of film clips and...

A look at Alfred Hitchcock's films. The Master of Suspense himself, who is interviewed extensively here, shares stories including his deep-seated...

As an actor, director and producer, Ray Harryhausen has been a vibrant figure in Hollywood, working on everything from family films to mind-bending...

A retrospective look at the brilliance of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Dial M for Murder.'

Samuel Fuller discusses his career as a filmmaker, illustrated by plenty of clips.

Jack L. Warner, Harry Warner, Albert Warner and Sam Warner were siblings who were born in Poland and emigrated to Canada near the turn of the...

Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George...

Actress Sally Field looks at the dramatic life and successful career of the superb actress Barbara Stanwyck (1907-90), a Hollywood legend.

A documentary on Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film, "Suspicion".

A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder

For 35 years Clint Eastwood has called Warner Bros. home. In The Eastwood Factor, film historian Richard Schickel ventures beyond Eastwood’s...

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

During the filming of Ragtime, the 81-year old Cagney talks about his career. Cagney tells us about becoming a dancer and meeting his wife, his route...

Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Notorious' (1946).

This documentary on the life and work of Academy award-winning director Elia Kazan highlights his colorful life on Broadway and in film, which is...

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

Documentary short on Marlon Brando included in the DVD extras of The Streetcar Named Desire.

A retrospective look at Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train.