John Landis – MRQE

Being Eddie

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

From teen comedian to Hollywood legend, Eddie Murphy revisits his extraordinary showbiz ride with raw honesty and humor.

The Legend of Dolemite: Bigger & Badder (V)

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Rudy Ray Moore tells all as only he can in this all-new retrospective legendary career. From his humble beginnings to his crowning as “King of the Party Records,” Rudy Ray guides us through his struggles and triumphs in the film and music industries.

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis (TV)

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now 86-year-old performer and filmmaker in Gregg Barsons documentary. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are among those waxing lyrical about Lewis particular brand of genius, and his place in the annals of history. Including a cavalcade of hilarious clips from eight decades in the spotlight, Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis examines the icon and his influence, and is essential viewing for aficionados of the man and his legacy.

Belushi (TV)

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushis death, director R.J. Cutlers documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.

Deniers du culte, Les (TV)

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A roller-coaster ride through the history of American exploitation films, ranging from Roger Corman’s sci-fi and horror monster movies, 1960s beach movies, H.G. Lewis’ gore-fests, William Castle’s schlocky theatrical gimmicks, to 1970s blaxploitation, pre-“Deep Throat” sex tease films, Russ Meyer’s bosom-heavy masterpieces, etc, etc. Over 25 interviews of the greatest purveyors of weird films of all kind from 1940 to 1975. Illustrated with dozens of films clips, trailers, extra footage, etc. This documentary as a shorter companion piece focusing on exploitation king David F. Friedman.

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Aristocratic Italian roots, a close family connection to James Bond novelist Ian Fleming, wartime experiences in the British and Finnish military, post-war Nazi-hunting adventures and a side career as a heavy metal rock singer. And one of the most iconic actors of all time.

Sidemen: Long Road to Glory

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

An intimate look at the lives and legacies of piano player Pinetop Perkins, drummer Willie ‘Big Eyes’ Smith and guitarist Hubert Sumlin, all Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf sidemen. The film captures some of the last interviews and their final live performances together, before their deaths in 2011. The historic live shows are accompanied by performances and personal insights from many of the blues and rock stars these legendary sidemen inspired including; Bonnie Raitt, Gregg Allman, Derek Trucks, Shemekia Copeland, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Perry, Joe Bonamassa and Johnny Winter.

Le Complexe de Frankenstein

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The Frankenstein Complex takes a historical as well as a creative perspective, with a mix of fascinating scenes behind the camera, film clips, and dozens of interviews with all the big names in the industry. In addition to the many wonderful anecdotes, the film also offers a wealth of beautiful test material, while along the way showing how the art of filmmaking has changed over the years. An affectionate ode to monster makers throughout history.

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Theres only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen. Focusing on the man behind the landmark effects on films like Clash Of The Titans, One Million Years B.C., Jason And The Argonauts and many more, this in-depth film features interviews with the great man himself, and with an array of animators and directors influenced by his work including Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Nick Park, Terry Gilliam, James Cameron and Steven Spielberg. The film also features unseen footage of tests and experiments recently uncovered.

Nightmare Factory

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The story of how one Pittsburgh boys fascination with monsters drove him to the very top of the Hollywood food chain. In 1989, Greg Nicotero, much to his parents chagrin, quit medical school and headed for Hollywood to pursue a dream of making monsters. Together with gore masters Howard Berger and Robert Kurtzman, Nicotero went on to create KNB EFX Group, one of the most prolific makeup effects studios in the world. After twenty years as the go to guy for the worlds most successful horror/sci-fi films, Greg Nicotero is the first one directors like Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez call.