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Emmanuelle in Ontario

A short documentary exploring the theatrical release of Just Jaeckin's Emmanuelle (1974) in Ontario, Canada, at the time of a major shift in its provincial film censorship regime. What followed was a new era in the Ontario government's uneasy dance with film, a debate over art and morality — not only about sex on screen, but about who gets to decide what is too much, too far, or too French.

2025

Freeing “Trapped”

Film noir expert Eddie Muller and others discuss the classic film Trapped.

2019

Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead

In this brand new featurette, directors Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone), Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn), and Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption) explain what makes Night of the Living Dead a very special film and discuss its lasting impact on the horror genre. The featurette was produced exclusively for Criterion in 2017.

2018

I Had Bad Milk in Dehradun

Short documentary about the making of Twin Peaks: The Return.

2017

Tell It Martin

Short documentary about the making of Twin Peaks: The Return.

2017

The Number of Completion

Short documentary about Twin Peaks: The Return.

2017

See You on the Other Side Dear Friend

Short documentary about Twin Peaks: The Return.

2017

John Wick Chapter 2: Wick-vizzed

A candid look at rehearsal footage in support of a focus on pre-viz.

2017

SPYMASTER: John le Carré in Hamburg

2014

The Wages of Heroism: Making The Amazing Spider-Man 2

A documentary on the making of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as behind-the-scenes footage.

2014

Looking Back to the Future

A 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.

2009

Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage

Behind the scenes look at the creation of the stage musical. Filmed in the UK, France, and the United States, it features a series of conversations with many of the show's creators including producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher, composers George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, Richard Sherman (who co-wrote music and lyrics for the original film), and set and costume designer Bob Crowley. The documentary also features a roundtable discussion at Sardi's restaurant between Schumacher and actors Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee, who originated the roles of Mary Poppins and Bert in the Broadway production.

2009

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects

A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.

2008

Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'

We look at why Valley of the Dolls is so beloved and appreciated, both for its "badness" and hidden merits. Valley Of The Dolls is considered either a national disaster or a national treasure.

2006

The Damned Don't Cry: The Crawford Formula - Real and Reel

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

2005

10 Year Retrospective: Cast and Crew Look Back

The cast and crew reflect back on the making of the film Léon - The Professional (1994). A series of interviews with people in different places, all of them involved in the film.

2005

'Clerks' 10th Anniversary Q&A

A question-and-answer session featuring the director, producer, and stars of the indie comedy hit "Clerks".

2004

The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'

A documentary film on the making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'

2001

Remembering 'The Intruder'

Roger Corman & William Shatner are talking about the making of 'The Intruder'.

2001

The Making of 'The Lost World'

Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."

1997