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- Step inside the apocalyptic fall of Los Angeles where the player is relentlessly pursued by the infected.
- American Movie Classics presents the untold story of moviemakers at war during World War II. Enlisting directly from the soundstages of Hollywood, the writers, directors, actors and technicians of the Army Air Forces First Motion Picture Unit made over three-hundred training films and documentaries with production values rivaling a Hollywood studio. In the hands of these "Hollywood Commandos" motion pictures became a valuable weapon in the fight against tyranny. These film, once thought lost, have gone largely unseen since the war, but now have found a home in this fascinating look at a forgotten chapter in Hollywood history. Includes interviews with unit survivors and clips from an amazing de-classified film that employed a giant miniature of Japan for use in targeting by American bombers.
- Following in the footsteps of famed film historian Robert Osborne from Turner Classic Movies, Whoopie Goldberg and co-host Linda Blair share the spotlight while introducing classic horror films from the 1930's through the 1960's. They offer a behind the scenes glimpse into the making of such legendary movies like The Wolf Man, Frankenstein, The Invisible Man and Dracula, all of which were filmed at Universal Studios. This TV special aired on the AMC (American Movie Classics) channel during Halloween week of 2000.
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- A television series consisting of six short documentaries celebrating the defining moments of various film classics.
- A hosted competition series featuring different contestants each week who create an ultimate piece of artwork showcasing the craft of taxidermy.
- Cast and Director of MadMen highlight their favorite moments from Season One.
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- A historical documentary recounting the difficult transition from novelist to screenwriter for authors Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Chandler, Hammett and others.
- Explore the grandeur of the homes of Hollywood's legendary stars including the Mid-Century Modern home of Frank Sinatra, an Italian-inspired villa owned by Cary Grant and the Palm Springs home of Liberace as well as the A. Quincy Jones-designed home of Gary Cooper.
- 20031h4.8 (79)TV SpecialThis one-hour special honoring two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington for his extraordinary creative contribution to cinema is respectful yet, thanks to host Jamie Foxx, often irreverently hilarious. Top Hollywood stars gather to celebrate his extraordinary and diverse career as he receives the 2002 American Cinematheque Award. Compelling film clips and entertaining montages from his 20-year film career are introduced, with personal anecdotes, by co-stars and colleagues including Halle Berry, Bruce Willis, Angela Bassett, Robert Downey, Jr, Ethan Hawke, and Keanu Reeves. Oscar winner and "Philadelphia" co-star Tom Hanks presents Denzel with the award and the man of the hour accepts with humor and humility.
- A look at various forms of promotion including the carnival humbuggery of PT Barnum, the publicizing of star Florence Lawrence by Carl Laemmle, the movie palaces of Sid Grauman, and the use of food concessions such as pizza at drive-ins.
- AMC Classic Movie Cable Network and Internet Auction host its first-ever, interactive on-air, online auction honoring America's favorite sport.
- All Aboard: Riding The Rails Of American Film is a documentary exploring the history of trains in American Fiim. Films such as Alfred Hitchcock's "North By Northwest are profiled exploring the importance of train travel to the plot lines of their respective films. Academy Award Winner, Eva Marie Saint explains the direction that Alfred Hitchcock gave her to inform her performance opposite Cary Grant. She was told to lower her voice, not to use her hands and to look directly into Cary Grant's eyes at all times. Other Hitchcock films showcased are "Strangers On A Train" and "The Lady Vanishes" as well as one of the greatest train wrecks ever filmed from "The Greatest Show On Earth."
- A chronicle of the history of baseball in the movies. Includes interviews with the directors and stars of some of the most memorable baseball-themed films.
- How the prominence of show business and the distinctive sense of humor found in New York City have affected the films made there.
- Cops are among the most indelible characters ever portrayed in the movies. Whether they're rogues like Harry Callahan (Dirty Harry), superheroes like John McClane (Die Hard), or morally bankrupt renegades like Alonzo Harris (Training Day), Hollywood keeps immortalizing members of the police force. Precinct Hollywood explores the evolution of the Hollywood cop film from the gritty realism of the 70's to the romanticized versions of the men in blue and offers insightful analysis and details about the connection between real-life cops and their cinematic alter egos. This one-hour documentary film, narrated by Frances McDormand, features interviews with prominent filmmakers of the 70's such as William Friedkin and Martin Bregman, up-and-coming directors Antoine Fuqua, James Mangold and Joe Carnahan, and actors who became synonymous with the genre including Ray Liotta and Roy Scheider. It's a thought-provoking look at our changing attitudes toward the men in blue. Airs Mon., September 5 at 10PM ET/PT.
- Special celebrating the Hollywood musical, set in a 1930's "art deco club," where Michael Feinstein relates the life of composer Irving Berlin, sings some of his songs and introduces film clips from musicals he wrote. Liza Minnelli guest stars.
- In the small hours of the morning, a homeowner finds an unwanted guest in his living room who is rather hungry.