In 1974, Tobe Hooper released a film that was an intense study of homicidal madness and psychological horror. It has since become a cult phenomenon and the most successful independent horror film ever made. This is the inclusive documentary of…
UNDEFEATED: An Oscar Winner, But What Makes This Football Doc So Good?
By Gregory Crofton Coach Bill Courtney (the man hugging the player in the photo above) is what makes “UNDEFEATED” a fascinating story about a down-and-out Memphis high school football program. Football builds character, but so does he. Courtney made his…
THE CAMERA THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
The summer of 1960 was a critical moment in the history of film, when the fly-on-the-wall documentary was born. “The Camera that Changed the World” tells the story of the filmmakers and ingenious engineers who led this revolution by building…
THE MAKING OF ‘ALIEN’
Listen to the people who helped make the classic film “Alien” come to life.
‘THE CRASH REEL’: A Heartfelt, Intelligent Investigation into Extreme Sports Crashes
By Gregory Crofton It’s Kevin Pearce’s relationship with his younger brother, David, who has Down Syndrome, that makes “THE CRASH REEL” an unforgettable film, not the crashes, severe brain injuries and death. Director Lucy Walker uses accident footage in “THE…