Gary Leva

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Gary Leva

Filmmaker and film historian Gary Leva has distinguished himself as the creative force behind scores of documentaries, broadcast programs and Special Features, many of them focused on the cinematic arts. His feature documentary, Fog City Mavericks, which highlights 100 years in the history of San Francisco's vibrant filmmaking community, had its world premiere at the 50th San Francisco Internation…

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1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year · 2009
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
★ 7.52009
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips and insight into what made the year so special.
Lost Kubrick: The Unfinished Films of Stanley KubrickLost Kubrick: The Unfinished Films of Stanley Kubrick · 2007
Lost Kubrick: The Unfinished Films of Stanley Kubrick
★ 6.62007
MovieDocumentary
He is considered by many the greatest film director the medium has ever known. Yet in a 45-year career, Stanley Kubrick's films number only a dozen. That he strove for perfection is well established. What is less known is that he lavished years of energy on several films that never saw the flickering light of the silver screen. Through interviews and abundant archival materials, this documentary examines these "lost" films in depth to discover what drew Kubrick to these projects, the work he did to prepare them for production, and why they ultimately were abandoned.
The Visions of Stanley KubrickThe Visions of Stanley Kubrick · 2007
The Visions of Stanley Kubrick
★ 6.92007
MovieDocumentary
A look at the visual design of the film The Shining (1980).
The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature StyleThe Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style · 2009
The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style
★ 6.82009
MovieDocumentary
Documentary that features interviews with Martin Scorsese, Curtis Hanson, Francis Lawrence, William Friedkin, Guillermo Del Toro, John Carpenter and others as they discuss the films and style of the Master of Suspense.
R2-D2: Beneath the DomeR2-D2: Beneath the Dome · 2001
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
★ 6.72001
MovieComedy
Mockumentary telling the never before told life story of the fictional robot R2-D2 from the Star Wars film series. The movie was made as a fun project by the cast and crew of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Using interviews, fake archive photos, film clips, and behind the scenes footage the "true" story was told of Artoo's life.
Telling the Truth About Lies: The Making of  "All the President's Men"Telling the Truth About Lies: The Making of "All the President's Men" · 2006
Telling the Truth About Lies: The Making of "All the President's Men"
★ 5.22006
MovieDocumentary
A short documentary on the making of "All the President's Men."
Saul Bass: Title ChampSaul Bass: Title Champ · 2008
Saul Bass: Title Champ
★ 6.52008
MovieDocumentary
Set to a bebop jazz beat, this documentary brings to life the extraordinary work of graphic designer Saul Bass, whose groundbreaking title sequences for Hitchcock's films transformed the art of movie titles. Through interviews with directors such as Martin Scorsese and Guillermo del Toro, this film reveals why Bass is still considered the medium's greatest artist.
The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of OzThe Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz · 2013
The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
★ 10.02013
MovieDocumentary
Actor Martin Sheen narrates this newly produced, feature-length high definition documentary, touching on the film's timelessness and legacy before diving into the story of its development, production and release.

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Fog City MavericksFog City Mavericks · 2007
Fog City Mavericks
★ 8.52007
MovieDocumentary
Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the San Francisco Bay Area home including George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Chris Columbus and producer Saul Zaentz. The special weaves interviews, commentaries and unforgettable moments from some of the most visionary movies ever created such as American Graffiti, the Star Wars film series, the Indiana Jones film series, The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Lost in Translation, Flags of Our Fathers and many others. It also features interviews with those who have worked with Bay Area mavericks: Steven Spielberg, Michael Douglas, Anthony Minghella, Milos Forman and Frank Darabont.

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Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and EvilFull Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil · 2007
Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil
★ 4.32007
MovieDocumentary
Follow Stanley Kubrick as he creates his savage and brilliant Vietnam film, hewing closely to the theme that dominated his creative life for four decades - the duality of human nature. Poised between good and evil, mankind was, in Kubrick's view, a complex creature equally capable of unspeakable savagery and heart-melting tenderness. Full Metal Jacket would make his case in vivid, blood-soaked Technicolor. Through interviews with Kubrick's collaborators and cast members, including Vincent D'Onofrio, Lee Ermey and Adam Baldwin, this documentary reveals how Kubrick's brilliant visual sense, astute knowledge of human nature, and unique perspective on the duality of man came together to make Full Metal Jacket an unforgettable cinematic experience, taking its place in his "war trilogy" alongside cinematic landmarks Fear and Desire and Paths of Glory.

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