Mackin’ Ain’t Easy

Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'(en)

We look at why Valley of the Dolls is so beloved and appreciated, both for its "badness" and hidden merits. Valley Of The Dolls is considered either a national disaster or a national treasure.

The Damned Don't Cry: The Crawford Formula - Real and Reel(en)

The Joan Crawford crime thriller, The Damned Don't Cry (1950), is the topic of discussion for various interviewees.

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects(en)

A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.

John Wick Chapter 2: Wick-vizzed(en)

A candid look at rehearsal footage in support of a focus on pre-viz.

The Making of 'The Lost World'(en)

Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."

Godzilla Story Development!(en)

The story of how the original Godzilla went from idea to script to screen.

SPYMASTER: John le Carré in Hamburg(en)

I Had Bad Milk in Dehradun(en)

Short documentary about the making of Twin Peaks: The Return.

Tell It Martin(en)

Short documentary about the making of Twin Peaks: The Return.

The Number of Completion(en)

Short documentary about Twin Peaks: The Return.

Jean Reno: The Road to 'Léon'(en)

Jean Reno discusses his career and his role in the film Léon: The Professional (1994).

Natalie Portman: Starting Young(en)

Natalie Portman reflects on how she was cast in the film Léon: The Professional (1994) at such a young age.

A Very Lovely Dream: One Week in Twin Peaks(en)

One week in the making of David Lynch's 2017 continuation of his groundbreaking television series TWIN PEAKS, capturing the cast and crew as they revisited several locations from the '90s original.

This Is Not a Routine Expedition: Making of 'Land of the Lost'(en)

A three part documentary detailing the making of the Will Ferrell Land of the Lost remake.

10 Year Retrospective: Cast and Crew Look Back(en)

The cast and crew reflect back on the making of the film Léon - The Professional (1994). A series of interviews with people in different places, all of them involved in the film.

The Making of Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans(en)

Behind the scenes documentary for Werner Herzog's Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. Features interviews and on-set footage.

The Soul of Godzilla: Ishiro Honda(en)

A brief biography of film director Ishiro Honda.

The Father of Godzilla: Eiji Tsuburaya(en)

The life of Eiji Tsuburaya, pioneer of Japanese special effects.

Akira Ifukube Biography(en)

A biography and tribute to one of Japan's most prolific composers.

The Art of Suit Acting!(en)

The suit actors of Toho's science fiction and fantasy films faced many challenges in bringing their iconic monsters to life.