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Browse 35 movies from Sparkhill
A five-part documentary with interviews from the director, cast and crew, and some behind-scenes footage.
Sep 2007
The astonishing story of the genesis, production, worldwide success, and legacy of King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, a landmark of cinema, one of the most influential motion pictures in history.
Oct 2008
A documentary on the life of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, The Hulk, The X-Men and the New Gods, among other classic comic book superheroes.
Jun 2007
"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.
Oct 2005
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective provides some insightful commentary of how far we've come concerning Asian characterizations in Hollywood movies from earlier eras.
Jan 2009
The making of the film with Drew Casper.
May 2006
A look at the comic book history of the title character, one section a piece dedicated to 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000's by way of some interesting interviews with the various artists and writers who have worked on the different incarnations of the Marvel Comics that the film was based on. When combined the four parts of this documentary clock in at just over forty-five minutes in length. Those who are familiar with the various comics will definitely enjoy this look back at the character's history and hearing about it from the people who made it happen.
A documentary about the creation of Beavis and Butt-Head.
Nov 2005
Film historians, and survivors from the nearly 30-year struggle to bring sound to motion pictures take the audience from the early failed attempts by scientists and inventors, to the triumph of the talkies.
An appreciation of Howard Hawks' "Rio Bravo" (1959) by filmmakers and historians.
Jan 2007
A feature length documentary on the film which runs for 1 hour and 40 minutes, broken down into 21 segments. It covers a lot of ground with a tons of input from those involved - the desired goal and its impact on the filmmakers.
This piece follows Audrey Hepburn's life from her childhood through her acting career. It explores her background in ballet, her Broadway debut, and her films for Paramount including Roman Holiday, Sabrina, War and Peace, Funny Face, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and Paris When it Sizzles.
Nov 2008
Featuring clips from all 10 films which Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers made together from 1933 to 1949. Includes candid photos and behind-the-scenes tidbits.
Oct 2006
A featurette about The Wizard of Oz (1939).
Tells the story of Tucson and the legendary movies that were shot there.
May 2007
Short documentary on the making of the Disney classic.
Jan 2002
A documentary about the making of Billy Wilder's Stalag 17.
Mar 2006
Short documentary about the making of the John Ford/John Wayne film "Stagecoach".
Jun 2006
Documentary about the death of Superman comics featured in the 2007 DVD Superman Doomsday.
A documentary about Kay Thompson.