And the Oscar Goes To...

And the Oscar Goes To...

The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the...

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The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the...

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Visual Effects: The Thief of Bagdad

Visual Effects: The Thief of Bagdad

Documentary about the technical achievements of the 1940 film classic The Thief of Bagdad.

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Safety Last!: Locations and Effects

Safety Last!: Locations and Effects

In this short documentary produced for the Criterion Collection, Oscar-winning visual-effects expert Craig Barron and film writer John Bengtson...

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The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Actor Martin Sheen narrates this newly produced, feature-length high definition documentary, touching on the film's timelessness and legacy before...

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Howard Hawks and His Aviation Movies

Howard Hawks and His Aviation Movies

film scholars Craig Barron and Ben Burtt discuss Howard Hawks' passion for planes and flying and the many unique sounds that can be heard in his...

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Visual Effects in Foreign Correspondent

Visual Effects in Foreign Correspondent

In this 2013 interview, visual effects expert Craig Barron looks at the creation of some of FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT’s thrilling set pieces.

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RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World'

RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World'

An in-depth look at the genesis, production, and legacy of King Kong, one of the most influential films ever made.

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A Bucket of Water and a Glass Matte

A Bucket of Water and a Glass Matte

In this 2010 program, Craig Barron and Ben Burtt, leading experts in the fields of visual and sound effects, respectively, discuss the techniques...

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