Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days

Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days 2001

7.00

Marilyn Monroe's final project, "Something's Got to Give", has become one of the most talked about unfinished films in history. The story of the film and Marilyn's last days were seemingly lost… until now. Through interviews, never-before-seen footage and an edited reconstruction of "Something's Got to Give", Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days provides a definitive and fascinating look at the last act in the life of the world's most famous and tragic superstar.

2001

Alien Nation: Dark Horizon

Alien Nation: Dark Horizon 1994

5.72

Followup movie to the TV series about 250,000 aliens, or "newcomers" as they are known, who have by now settled alongside the humans in California. Most of the newcomers were slaves, and the slave masters are now looking for them. They send Aponso to earth to locate the slaves ready for the aliens to pick them up.

1994

Behind the Planet of the Apes

Behind the Planet of the Apes 1998

7.10

Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.

1998

Hugh Hefner: American Playboy

Hugh Hefner: American Playboy 2003

9.00

With his magazine Hugh Hefner changed the face of publishing, combining titillation with hard-edged reporting and serving up nudity with taste. His swinging bachelor ways also made him an icon for the straight males for whom his publication was tailor-made. Join Richard Kiley in this documentary about the quintessential ladies' man. Includes footage, photos and interviews with Camille Paglia, Mel Torme, Tony Curtis and more.

2003

The Alien Saga

The Alien Saga 2002

6.40

In 1979, Alien burst onto the scene with a strong female lead in the form of Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) battling the ultimate biomechanical creature. The brilliant and terrifying result reinvented the horror and science fiction genres, creating one of the most successful and celebrated film franchises in Hollywood history. This award-winning, feature-length documentary explores the series.

2002

Backstory: 'How Green Was My Valley'

Backstory: 'How Green Was My Valley' 2000

1

Documentary about how the creative energies of Darryl F. Zanuck and John Ford combined to forge an enduring masterpiece despite the challenges of wartime production.

2000

Hollywood at Your Feet: The Story of the Chinese Theatre Footprints

Hollywood at Your Feet: The Story of the Chinese Theatre Footprints 2000

1

Documentary explores that his of the famous Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Opened on May 18, 1927 as Grauman's Chinese Theater, it immediately drew attention from the public, and, more importantly, from those in the entertainment industry. Hosted by Raquel Welch.

2000

Beyond Titanic

Beyond Titanic 1998

8.00

A survey of 86 years of Titanicana in popular culture, with the emphasis on movies about (or inspired by) the disaster.

1998

Vincent Price: The Versatile Villain

Vincent Price: The Versatile Villain 1997

6.40

Documentary on the life and career of actor Vincent Price, best known for horror film classics such as "House of Wax," "The Fly," and "The Pit and the Pendulum."

1997

Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years

Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years 1997

7.20

The first half century of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation from its beginnings under Hungarian immigrant William Fox to it emergence as a major studio.

1997

Audrey Hepburn: The Fairest Lady

Audrey Hepburn: The Fairest Lady 1997

8.00

The story of how Audrey Hepburn survived World War II, became an award winning actress, and gave back to the world as a humanitarian.

1997

Henry Fonda: Hollywood's Quiet Hero

Henry Fonda: Hollywood's Quiet Hero 1997

1

Profiling the life and career of actor Henry Fonda, who starred in such film classics as "The Grapes of Wrath" and "12 Angry Men."

1997

Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century

Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century 1998

7.70

Acknowledged as one of the greatest singers of the twentieth century, Arena explores the rise of the legendary crooner Frank Sinatra from his early family background to overwhelming show business success. Interviews with friends, family and associates reveal a star-studded career in music and film alongside a fascinating private life of four marriages, liaison with the Kennedy family, Las Vegas business interests and an alleged association with the Mafia

1998

Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania

Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania 1999

7.00

Hosted by everyone's favorite vamp, Elvira, this program is a lighthearted look back at the monster movies of the '50s. All the monsters that scared your parents make appearances here including Godzilla and King Kong. Also included are many interviews with the men behind the monsters including special effects wizards and directors. A special look at the monsters of Japan and Great Britain are included as well.

1999

Backstory: 'Gentleman's Agreement'

Backstory: 'Gentleman's Agreement' 2001

1

Darryl F. Zanuck ignores the protests of his peers and makes a movie about antisemitism called "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947).

2001