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.

The Making of Back to the Future

The Making of 'Back to the Future'

Freeing “Trapped”

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

Chess på svenska: Musikalen som kom hem

A film about Chess - from reading to first night

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.

You're Invited: The Making of Night of the Demons

Retrospective documentary on the making of the low-budget horror cult favorite Night of the Demons (1988).

The Making of Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

Behind the scenes documentary for Werner Herzog's Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. Features interviews and on-set footage.

SPYMASTER: John le Carré in Hamburg

Un melo trash: sur le tournage du film “De rouille et d’os” de Jacques Audiard

A lengthy and detailed examination of the making of the 2012 film Rust and Bone, directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts, with raw on-set footage, intimate details behind the technical aspects of the shoot including the extensive special effects, the process of shooting various scenes, the inherent challenges in making the movie, and more. The making of was an extra on the Blu-Ray.

Looking Back to the Future

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

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.

Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V

A documentary about the fifth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV

A documentary about the fourth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI

A documentary about the sixth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII

A documentary about the seventh series of Red Dwarf (1988).

The Making of 'The Lost World'

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

Dancing with the Devil: The Making of Sinners

Making of documentary featurette on the Sinners home video release

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.

Jean Reno: The Road to 'Léon'

Jean Reno discusses his career and his role in the film Léon: The Professional (1994).

Natalie Portman: Starting Young

Natalie Portman reflects on how she was cast in the film Léon: The Professional (1994) at such a young age.