Richard Schickel Movies

As a newspaper writer in Chicago, young Ben Hecht saw it all and learned how to captivate an audience with his writing. By the 1920s, he took that...

A loving tribute to Astaire the singer, hosted by Audrey Hepburn.

Behind the scenes of the 1992 film Unforgiven.

Overview of director King Vidor's filmography.

Follow Eastwood's career from television star to matinee idol to Oscar-winning director in this wide-ranging documentary.

Short featurette showcasing Clint Eastwood, film historian and critic Richard Schickel and producer Robert Daley, who speak about Eastwood’s...

This documentary on the life and work of Academy award-winning director Elia Kazan highlights his colorful life on Broadway and in film, which is...

Martin Scorsese discusses his personal background and his filmography as they relate to each other.

A history of horror movies.

A penetrating documentary of a legendary filmmaker, narrated by the renowned film critic Richard Schickel. Excerpted works include “Birth of a...

How the play was adapted to Film

An in-depth analysis and celebration of the famous "I coulda been a contender" scene between Marlon Brando and Rod Steiger in the 1954 film "On the...

A look at Alfred Hitchcock's films. The Master of Suspense himself, who is interviewed extensively here, shares stories including his deep-seated...

A documentary featuring film historians, directors and authors discussing the making of Billy Wilder's "Double Indemnity."

An hour documentary on the history of Bond for the 25th anniversary of the film series.

Documentary on Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film "Rebecca" and the working relationship of Hitchcock and producer David O. Selznick.

Documentary short focusing on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 1953 film I Confess.

Short documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

A look back at Clint Eastwood's career from the release of Unforgiven (1992)

Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Notorious' (1946).