Joe Dante

To Be... A Film Favorite

Jérôme Wybon

Joe Dante

In this video piece, director Joe Dante discusses To Be or Not to Be, the era it was made in, and its tone and message.

Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School

Daniel Griffith

Allan Arkush, Joe Dante

Retrospective documentary about Rock 'N' Roll High School.

RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World'

Sam Fontana, Ben Burtt

An in-depth look at the genesis, production, and legacy of the 1933 production “King Kong,” one of the most influential films ever made.

Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins

Laurent Bouzereau

Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg

This new retrospective features new interviews with director Joe Dante, star Zach Galligan, writer Chris Columbus, executive producers Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall and producer Michael Finnell.

Love, Antosha

Garret Price

Anton Yelchin, Viktor Yelchin

From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, this film looks not just at Anton's impressive career, but at a broader portrait of the man.

In Search of Darkness: A Journey Into Iconic '80s Horror

David A. Weiner

John Carpenter, Doug Bradley

An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.

The Hatching of Spider Baby

Elijah Drenner

Joe Dante, Jack Hill

Documentary focusing on Jack Hill's classic film, Spider Baby. Featured on the new Special Edition DVD.

Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!

Constantine Nasr

Chuck Jones, Leonard Maltin

Narrated by Billy Crystal, the documentary examines the history of the character over the decades, including sketches, clips from the shorts, and interviews with the animation legends who created some of the most memorable Bugs material

In Search of Darkness: Part II

David A. Weiner

Nancy Allen, Tom Atkins

The ultimate ‘80s Horror retrospective just got BIGGER. In Search of Darkness: Part II is a four-hour-plus sequel to the Rondo Hatton-nominated In Search of Darkness, adding 15 new interviewees and 40+ returning favorites for the biggest and most comprehensive ‘80s Horror documentary cast ever assembled.

There Goes the Neighbourhood: The Making of The 'Burbs

Calum Waddell

Joe Dante, Courtney Gains

An in depth look at the making of The 'Burbs, from High Rising Productions. This feature-length documentary includes interviews with director Joe Dante, actors Corey Feldman, Courtney Gains and Wendy Schaal, director of photography Robert M. Stevens and production designer James H. Spencer.

Cinerama Adventure

David Strohmaier

Lowell Thomas, Jim Morrison

A nostalgic and compelling look into the legendary three camera, three projector process that revolutionized motion pictures and led the industry into the widescreen era.

The Movie Orgy

Joe Dante

Goodman Ace, Jane Ace

Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels, bloopers, satirical short films and promotional and government films of the 1950s and 1960s are intercut together to tell a single story of various creatures and societal ills attacking American cities.

Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman

Michael MacDonald

Forrest J. Ackerman, Ray Bradbury

Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - Forrest J. Ackerman, whose 85 year love affair with the genre helped bring it into the mainstream and shape the way we view science fiction today.

House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!

Constantine Nasr

Rick Baker, Wes Craven

Documentary on the making and impact of "House of Wax".

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

William Conlin

Matt Winston, Rick Baker

Fifty years after its release, the special effects makeup team behind Planet of the Apes reflect on making the iconic film.

In Search of Tomorrow

David A. Weiner

Alex Winter, Ian Nathan

A nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artist who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.