Movies Similar to Hollywood Unmasked (2003)
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Documentary
This documentary chronicles the story of Cannon Film Group, a once-powerful independent film company founded by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus. It details their ascent to prominence and the subsequent…
The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?
Documentary
"The Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened?" chronicles the development of the ambitious, ultimately abandoned "Superman Lives" film. Directed by Tim Burton and starring Nicolas Cage as Superman, the project spanned years…
Tab Hunter Confidential
Documentary
During the 1950s, Tab Hunter was Hollywood's biggest male star. But beneath the fame, Tab hid a secret: he was gay. He navigated his Hollywood career in a difficult situation, constantly fearing…
The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man
Documentary
This documentary explores Bill Murray's life through his interactions with everyday people. Using rare footage, it reveals surprising stories that have become legendary. The film investigates Murray’s love for spontaneous adventures and…
Full Tilt Boogie
Documentary
This documentary offers a revealing look at the making of the 1996 cult film, *From Dusk Till Dawn*. It explores the teamwork of director Robert Rodriguez, writer Quentin Tarantino, and the cast…
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street
Documentary, Horror
Mark Patton recounts the story behind the divisive 1985 sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street – a film that unexpectedly brought his burgeoning acting career to a halt.
Be Water
Documentary
After being unsuccessful in Hollywood in 1971, Bruce Lee returned to Hong Kong to make four of his most famous films. This film examines his life as he navigated his identity between…
Dearly Departed
In Hollywood, tour guide Scott Michaels (known for his work on "20 Most Horrifying Hollywood Murders" and FindADeath.com) leads audiences to the places where celebrity tragedies occurred. DEARLY DEPARTED offers an inside…
Cocaine: History Between the Lines
Cocaine has a long history of notoriety, and for good reason. Used by people across all socioeconomic levels, it has fueled conflicts between Mexican cartels and once defined the brutal cocaine wars…
Almodóvar, todo sobre ellas
Pedro Almodóvar's films consistently feature women, who are central to his work. His strong female characters offer a key to understanding his cinematic style and the emotional depth of his stories. These…
Tasmanian Devil: The Fast and Furious Life of Errol Flynn
This is the story of Errol Flynn, the Tasmanian-born actor whose brief but dazzling life was defined by scandal, adventure, romance, and extravagance – all captured by the cameras, both on and…
It's Always About the Story: Conversations with Alan Ladd, Jr.
Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Ladd has worked as an agent, studio head, and an Academy Award-winning producer. In this film, he recounts the challenges, disappointments, sorrows, and triumphs of creating some…
PoliWood
This film provides a detailed examination of the national conventions for both the Democratic and Republican parties during the 2008 U.S. Presidential election.
The Business End: Violence in Cinema
This film explores the continuing discussion about how violence depicted in movies impacts viewers.
TINSEL: The Lost Movie About Hollywood
"TINSEL - The Lost Movie About Hollywood," a wistful and heartfelt exploration of the world's fascination with cinema, disappeared for three decades before its rediscovery. This 1990 film offers a comprehensive look…
Dive, Dive, Dive! with Robert Llewellyn
Robert Llewellyn explores why submarine stories continue to captivate audiences, focusing on locations like a Cold War Russian nuclear submarine found on the Medway and World War II German U-boat construction sites…
Dream Me Up Scotty!
Alex Norton explores the history of how show business has depicted the Scottish accent. For over a century, audiences have found it difficult to understand the Scottish brogue. Early silent films used…
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
In the late 1990s, renowned photographer Bruce Weber persuaded the legendary Robert Mitchum to film himself casually with friends, sharing stories from his life and performing jazz standards.
Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
Merely Marvelous celebrates the career and life of Gwen Verdon, one of Broadway's most celebrated dancers. Facing challenges like childhood illness, navigating the Hollywood system, and enduring difficult marriages, including to choreographer…
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
This documentary chronicles the creation of "Plan 9 from Outer Space," the beloved cult film. It includes interviews with actors and influential filmmakers who discuss the movie, its enduring impact, and its…
That's Dancing!
This documentary explores the history of dance in cinema, tracing its evolution from early film experiments to the golden age of movie musicals in the 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. It…
Bacall on Bogart
Lauren Bacall recounts the life of her deceased husband, Humphrey Bogart, using film clips from his movies and interviews with his fellow actors.