Glenn Erickson

Film Noir burrows into the mind; it's disorienting, intriguing and enthralling. Noir brings us into a gritty underworld of lush morbidity, providing intimate peeks at its tough, scheming dames, mischievous misfits and flawed men - all caught in the wicked web of a twisted fate.

A teenager insists he saw a satanist kill the call girl next door, and tries to prove it.

Documentary on the making of 'Be Cool' (2005).

The magic and creation behind the making of William Friedkin's classic action film To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). It follows cast, crew and the director several years after the film sharing their experiences while working on the project, also including footage from the shooting, and they discuss in detail the conception of the most spectacular scenes filmed there and also the great debate about the different endings developed for the film.

A documentary about 'The Magnificent Seven'.

A behind-the-scenes look at this Oscar-winning classic about a man who finds himself a single parent after his wife walks out on him, then is forced to fight for custody of his child in court. Includes interviews with the stars of the film, including Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep, giving their views of what it was like to make this picture.

In this documentary on the life of Joan Crawford, we learn why she should be remembered as the great actress she was, and not only as "mommie dearest." caricature she has become. Friends, fellow actors, directors, and others reminisce about their association with her, and numerous film clips show off her talent from her start in silents to bad science fiction/horror movies at the end of her career.

An overview of the iconic actresses' legendary careers, as well as the rivalry that colored "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"

Two children who have psychic powers use them to avenge the death of their father, who was murdered by a biker gang.

A review of a photo archive from the film and the memories from its making

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

The Joan Crawford crime thriller, The Damned Don't Cry (1950), is the topic of discussion for various interviewees.

Overview of the initial edits and cuts to the film and effort made to restore the missing footage

Short documentary on the film noir, Tension.

Thirty-five years after it was made, the climatic car chase scene in The French Connection is still jaw-dropping in its suspense and execution. Director William Friedkin recounts how he created one of the greatest action sequences ever.

Documentary about the film Where Danger Lives (1950)

Documentary short on the making of "They Live by Night" (1948).

Documentary commentary on Elmer Bernstein's film-score, its musical choices, and its importance to the film

Christopher Frayling analyzes the importance of the film's influence on the making of later films and its impact on directors and writers

An appreciation of composer Ennio Morricone, Il Maestro, by film music expert John Burlingame.