Film historians, and survivors from the nearly 30-year struggle to bring sound to motion pictures take the audience from the early failed attempts by scientists and inventors, to the triumph of the talkies.
"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective provides some insightful commentary of how far we've come concerning Asian characterizations in Hollywood movies from earlier eras.
Featuring clips from all 10 films which Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers made together from 1933 to 1949. Includes candid photos and behind-the-scenes tidbits.
The Making of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with Donald Spoto and Drew Casper.
Documentary about John Ford's relation to Monument Valley.
A documentary on the life of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, The Hulk, The X-Men and the New Gods, among other classic comic book superheroes.
Three directors (Curtis Hanson, Martin Scorsese and John Milius) discuss the movie "The Searchers."
Short documentary on the making of the Disney classic.
An appreciation of Howard Hawks' "Rio Bravo" (1959) by filmmakers and historians.
A featurette on L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and other children's books.
Short documentary about the making of the John Ford/John Wayne film "Stagecoach".
Ray Harryhausen discusses the making of 'Mighty Joe Young' with the Chiodo brothers.
A featurette about The Wizard of Oz (1939).
A documentary about the making of Billy Wilder's Stalag 17.
"Tinkerbell: A Fairy's Tale" is a look into Tink, who has become a pop culture icon in the years since the film's release. We hear about some of the inspirations for Tink (actress Margaret Kerry was the live-action reference), concept art for Tink and more.
An in-depth look at the genesis, production, and legacy of King Kong, one of the most influential films ever made.
This piece follows Audrey Hepburn's life from her childhood through her acting career. It explores her background in ballet, her Broadway debut, and her films for Paramount including Roman Holiday, Sabrina, War and Peace, Funny Face, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and Paris When it Sizzles.
Interviews with cast and crew members detail the making of the Disney classic.
