Richard Schickel Movies

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

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...

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

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

The making of Quo Vadis (1951).

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

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

Documentary about the film Where Danger Lives (1950)

In the series of documentaries directed by Richard Schickel following classic film directors, this episode interviews the creative mind behind "My...

A remarkable film that takes a special look at the first war to be truly reported and recorded by one of the more unsung heroes of World War II: the...

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...

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.

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

Tribute to film director Vincente Minnelli by his daughter Liza.

Documentary short on Marlon Brando included in the DVD extras of The Streetcar Named Desire.

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

Career overview of Hollywood legend Frank Capra by Time magazine film critic Richard Schickel.

In this AMC one-hour special, hosted by actor/director Ron Howard and produced by Time Magazine critic Richard Schickel, Hollywood looks at itself in...