The life and work of Samuel Goldwyn, a Polish-born glove salesman who became one of Hollywood's greatest independent producers, is remembered in this classy documentary created for the PBS American Masters series. Based on A. Scott Berg's acclaimed biography, the film includes new interviews with Goldwyn's surviving family members as well as vintage interviews with such luminaries as Bette Davis, John Huston, Laurence Olivier and others.
Paying homage to two of Hollywood's central icons, the film creates an unparalleled portrait of two very different personalities amidst the demise of the studio system.
Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.
Fay Wray plays a beautiful showgirl who falls for a rich Park Avenue guy played by Phillips Holmes. William Powell is a producer in love with Miss Wray, but he won't use his influences to take any advantages.... as usual, he's a perfect gentleman.
Pointed Heels was supposed to have been a vehicle for "boop-boop-a-doop" girl Helen Kane, but by the time the film was released, Kane's role was reduced to a supporting part.
He may be the most underrated rap star and producer in the world. He is a pioneer of urban music, beginning his career in the streets of Compton and responsible for the sale of over 85 million records worldwide. Never before has DJ Quik allowed access into his personal and professional life... until now. Go behind the scenes with all access footage, including Quik's personal home videos, tour footage, studio and much more, along with such hits as "Born and Raised in Compton," "Tonight," "Trouble" and many more. Go step by step through his personal creative process, allowing fans access into his signature style, along with appearances by Suga Free, Hi-C, Nate Dogg, El Debarge, Butch Cassidy, Chuckey, and a moving tribute to Mausberg.
The ups and downs in the lives and careers of a group of ambitious young actresses and show girls from disparate backgrounds brought together in a theatrical hostel. Centres particularly on the conflict and growing friendship between Terry Randall, a rich girl confident in her talent and ability to make it to the top on the stage, and Jean Maitland, a world weary and cynical trouper who has taken the hard knocks of the ruthless and over-populated world of the Broadway apprentice.
A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.
After 6 years together, Mike's girlfriend leaves him, so he travels to LA to be a star. Six months on, he's still not doing very well— so a few of his friends try to reconnect him to the social scene and hopefully help him forget his failed relationship.
Cantinflas is a man who hangs around the studios and helps anyone who needs his advice while at the same time envisioning his own versions of how certain scenes should be shot. Both angles provide ample opportunities for very witty, subtle barbs at the foibles of the industry.
Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans, based on his famous 1994 autobiography.
Novi zadatak koji Chili Palmer (John Travolta), utjerivač dugova za mafiju, dobiva zvuči kao pravi izazov. Naime, posao ga vodi u Hollywood, gdje se došao obračunati s poznatim producentom niskobudžetnih horor filmova Harryjem Zimmom (Gene Hackman). Iako je Chili spreman od njega izvući novac milom ili silom, shvati kako Harry i nije tako loš čovjek, a posebno ga fascinira njegova lijepa djevojka Karen (Rene Russo). Blještavilo Hollywooda Chilija potpuno zaslijepi te se on odluči iskušati u filmskoj industriji. Njegov prvi zadatak je uvjeriti egocentričnu i umišljenu zvijezdu Martina Weira (Danny DeVito) da prihvati ulogu u Harryjevom novom filmu, koji već svi vide kao dobar materijal u utrci za Oskara. Tako se od utjerivača dugova Chili pretvori u filmskog agenta koji ubrzo shvati da svijet sedme umjetnosti i nije toliko različit od iskvarenog svijeta mafije.
A documentary about the production of From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) and the people who made it.
Monroe Stahr, a successful movie producer, pursues a beautiful and elusive young woman — all the while working himself to death.
Documentary that delves deep into the life and storied exploits of the iconic Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight, as well as the volatile and highly influential era in gangsta rap he presided over. Through a series of interviewers face to face with director Antoine Fuqua, Knight reveals exactly how it all happened and why it all fell apart. Knight is currently in jail pending trial on murder, attempted-murder and hit-and-run charges.
Lavish biography of Flo Ziegfeld, the producer who became Broadway's biggest starmaker.
The story of actor Kirk Douglas, the man and the legend, one of the last stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. An epic journey through the 20th century and the entire history of Hollywood. A testimony of the huge scope of his life and the scale of the myth. The untameable Kirk Douglas, the ragman's son.
A grief-stricken screenwriter unknowingly enters a three-way relationship with a woman and her film executive husband - to chilling results.
Max Bialystock nekoć je bio kralj Broadwaya, no trenutno mu baš i ne cvjetaju ruže, pa rijetko koja njegova predstava preživi premijeru. Stvari se okrenu na bolje kada ga posjeti neurotični računovođa Leo Bloom. Leo predlaže plan kao stvoren za Maxa. Podići što više novca za predstavu te se pobrinuti da ona propadne, a pošto nitko neće biti zainteresiran za predstavu njih dvojica mogu zadržati višak novca. U potrazi za najgorim scenarijem pronalaze jedan koji im se čini idealan, "Proljeće za Hitlera", koji je napisao odbjegli nacist Franz Liebkien. Kao redatelja unajmljuju umišljenog Rogera De Brisa, a za glavnu glumicu angažiraju luckastu Šveđanku Ullu. Dok se približava noć otvaranja dvojac zadovoljno trlja ruke jer im se čini da ništa ne može pokvariti njihov genijalan plan...
19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad – contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.
Documentary on the life of legendary filmmaker Roger Corman, often referred to as the "Pope of Pop Cinema"