Richard Schickel

Most Popular Richard Schickel Trailers

Total trailers found: 93

Where Danger Lives: White Rose for Julie Trailer (2007)

31 July 2007

Documentary about the film Where Danger Lives (1950)

For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism Trailer (2009)

01 March 2009

The story of American film criticism.

Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To Trailer (1990)

04 June 1990

This tribute to Myrna Loy is organized chronologically with a few photographs, many film clips, a handful of personal appearances, and a detailed commentary delivered on camera by Kathleen Turner.

Hawks on Hawks Trailer (2017)

10 January 2017

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 Bogdanovich, as well as a 1973 interview of Hawks with Richard Schickel, wherein the director reminisces about casting "His Girl Friday" (1940) and the changes from the original source material.

A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry Trailer (2008)

23 July 2008

Filmmakers, social scientists and authors take a provocative look at the moral, political and ethical themes of the Dirty Harry films.

The Men Who Made the Movies: Raoul Walsh Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

In 1972 and '73, film critic Richard Schickel made an 8-part series for American public television: 'The Men Who Made the Movies'.

The Men who Made the Movies: William A. Wellman Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

Career overview of Hollywood director "Wild Bill" Wellman,

Happy Anniversary 007: 25 Years of James Bond Trailer (1987)

13 May 1987

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

Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright' Trailer (2004)

07 September 2004

Documentary about film.

The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel Trailer (2006)

12 December 2006

Retrospective documentary of the film "Bugsy"

The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller Trailer (2002)

02 July 2002

Samuel Fuller discusses his career as a filmmaker, illustrated by plenty of clips.

The Beguiled, Misty, Don & Clint Trailer (2001)

01 January 2001

Short featurette showcasing Clint Eastwood, film historian and critic Richard Schickel and producer Robert Daley, who speak about Eastwood’s work as an actor, as well as other characters he portrayed at that time.

Eastwood & Co.: Making 'Unforgiven' Trailer (1992)

17 September 1992

Behind the scenes of the 1992 film Unforgiven.

The Men who Made the Movies: Frank Capra Trailer (1973)

11 January 1973

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

Play It Again: A Look Back at 'Play Misty for Me' Trailer (2001)

18 September 2001

Clint Eastwood tells us how he yearned to be a director from the time he was on "Rawhide" to finally obtaining the approval of his mentor, Don Siegel.

Eastwood & Co.: Making 'Unforgiven' Trailer (2002)

24 September 2002

Behind the scenes of Unforgiven (1992)

The Men Who Made the Movies: King Vidor Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

Overview of director King Vidor's filmography.

Elia Kazan: A Director's Journey Trailer (1995)

14 August 1995

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 exemplified by such classic movies as East of Eden,A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront, and Gentleman's Agreement.

Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western Trailer (1997)

27 July 1997

Interviews and film clips re-create the glorious history of the American western.

The Fred Astaire Songbook Trailer (1991)

08 March 1991

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

The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry Trailer (2008)

23 July 2008

An in-depth look at Dirty Harry (1971), featuring interviews with such film artists as Michael Madsen, 'Hal Holbrook', John Milius, 'Shane Black' and John Badham.

The Ultimate Romance: The Making of 'Notorious' Trailer (2008)

14 October 2008

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

On Cukor Trailer (2000)

22 November 2000

Widely thought of as “a woman’s director,” legendary film director George Cukor is profiled with the use of film clips and interviews with his friends and colleagues to provide a picture of the director’s unique accomplishments and to trace the arc of his career.

Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows Trailer (2000)

27 September 2000

Hollywood careers are full of make-or-break moments. For Clint Eastwood, one such moment came when studio powers agreed to let him make his directing debut.

You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story Trailer (2008)

15 May 2008

Jack L. Warner, Harry Warner, Albert Warner and Sam Warner were siblings who were born in Poland and emigrated to Canada near the turn of the century.

The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

A documentary filmography of Howard Hawks, including lengthy footage of Hawks himself discussing his films and many clips from his best-known pictures.

BRATS Trailer (2024)

07 June 2024

In the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy was part of a young generation of actors who were set to take over Hollywood after a string of successful teen movies.

Cannes: All Access Trailer (2007)

27 October 2007

From its simple beginnings in 1939 in a sleepy beach town in the south of France, the prestigious Cannes Film Festival has become the must-attend red carpet event of the year.

Woody Allen: A Documentary Trailer (2011)

20 November 2011

An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship with performers.

Gary Cooper: American Life, American Legend Trailer (1989)

05 November 1989

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

Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen Trailer (2010)

23 March 2010

The epic story of how the film The African Queen (1951), directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, was shot on real African locations, barely overcoming all kinds of hardships and disasters.

Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures Trailer (2001)

17 February 2001

With commentary from Hollywood stars, outtakes from his movies and footage from his youth, this documentary looks at Stanley Kubrick's life and films.

Ask the Dust Trailer (2006)

02 February 2006

Mexican beauty Camilla hopes to rise above her station by marrying a wealthy American. That is complicated by meeting Arturo Bandini, a first-generation Italian hoping to land a writing career and a blue-eyed blonde on his arm.

Shooting War Trailer (2000)

07 December 2000

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 combat photographer.

Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire Trailer (1991)

15 July 1991

Actress Sally Field looks at the dramatic life and successful career of the superb actress Barbara Stanwyck (1907-90), a Hollywood legend.

James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy Trailer (1981)

01 December 1981

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 from Broadway to Hollywood, the emergence of his tough-guy persona, and his post-war creations of insane characters.

Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin Trailer (2003)

01 May 2003

Brilliant, long in-the-works story of the life and art of the world's greatest comedian and the cinema's first genius, Charlie Chaplin.

Shadows of Suspense Trailer (2006)

22 August 2006

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

The Men Who Made the Movies: Alfred Hitchcock Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

A look at Alfred Hitchcock's films. The Master of Suspense himself, who is interviewed extensively here, shares stories including his deep-seated fear of policemen, elaborates on the difference between shock and suspense, defines the meaning of "MacGuffin," and discusses his use of storyboarding in designing a film.

Eastwood... A Star Trailer (2002)

24 September 2002

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

Mr. Hitchcock Meets the Smiths Trailer (2004)

07 September 2004

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

Fog City Mavericks Trailer (2007)

24 October 2007

Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the San Francisco Bay Area home including George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Chris Columbus and producer Saul Zaentz.

The Eastwood Factor Trailer (2010)

16 February 2010

For 35 years Clint Eastwood has called Warner Bros. home. In The Eastwood Factor, film historian Richard Schickel ventures beyond Eastwood’s tough, iconic screen personas to reveal the easygoing and thoughtful man behind the magic.

A Streetcar in Hollywood Trailer (2006)

01 January 2006

How the play was adapted to Film

The Evolution of Clint Eastwood Trailer (2008)

03 June 2008

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

The Men Who Made the Movies: George Cukor Trailer (1973)

16 August 1973

In the series of documentaries directed by Richard Schickel following classic film directors, this episode interviews the creative mind behind "My Fair Lady", "The Philadelphia Story", "Born Yesterday" among other classics.

The Craft of Dirty Harry Trailer (2008)

03 June 2008

A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.

The Real Glory: Reconstructing 'The Big Red One' Trailer (2005)

03 May 2005

Documentary about the efforts to reconstruct Sam Fuller's The Big Red One closer to the film Fuller had originally envisioned.

Leone's West Trailer (2004)

07 April 2004

Making-of documentary for Sergio Leone's landmark spaghetti western "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly."

The Making of Ryan's Daughter Trailer (2006)

02 January 2006

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

Guilt Trip: Hitchcock and 'The Wrong Man' Trailer (2004)

07 September 2004

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

The Making of Star Wars Trailer (1977)

16 September 1977

Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

Censorship and Desire Trailer (2006)

02 May 2006

Censorship issues with the film "A Streetcar Named Desire."

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back Trailer (1980)

22 September 1980

Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!

Woody Allen: A Life in Film Trailer (2002)

04 May 2002

An account of the life and work of US filmmaker Woody Allen as told by himself.

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars: America's Greatest Screen Legends Trailer (1999)

15 June 1999

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 time.

The Horror Show Trailer (1979)

06 February 1979

A history of horror movies.

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga Trailer (1983)

03 December 1983

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on PBS.

Frank Capra's American Dream Trailer (1997)

18 May 1997

A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.