Richard Schickel Movies

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

The spectacular CBS special! Shirley Temple Black hosts the festivities as 50 of today's top stars count down the 50 greatest screen legends of all...

Richard Schickel and Oliver Stone are among the experts who talk about the film noir Crime Wave.

Film critic Richard Schickel interviews Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg about his craft, his body of work and the movie business.

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

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

Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock’s "The Wrong Man."

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

explores the production of the film with interviews with those involved. The historical significance is similarly discussed. Includes interviews with...

An original documentary featuring an exclusive interview with Ron Howard, who recounts his remarkable career from child star to Oscar-winning...

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

Feature-lenght documentary, divided in three episodes (Storm rising, Storm chaser and Eye of the storm), describing the making of Ryan's Daughter as...

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

During the filming of Ragtime, the 81-year old Cagney talks about his career. Cagney tells us about becoming a dancer and meeting his wife, his route...

Documentary about the film Where Danger Lives (1950)

Two film historians examine the Warner Bros. crime drama, Illegal (1955).

This ten-minute segment, heralded as part of a new shorts program, is composed of excerpts from a 1972 audio conversation between Hawks and Peter...

Hosted by Clint Eastwood, Hollywood Remembers: Gary Cooper -- American Life, American Legend is a biographical portrait of the life and times of...

Documentary on the film noir Side Street with director Oliver Stone and critic Richard Schickel.