Gidion Phillips

Martin Scorsese's Journey Into Silence

A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of Martin Scorsese's "Silence."

Shoot the Moon: The Making of 'Hugo'

The cast and crew of "Hugo" discuss the process of adapting the book to screen, the work of director Martin Scorsese, the story's themes, the origins of the book, casting, costuming, adding the dogs to the cast, working with 3D and its benefits for the film, set design and special effects and more.

Sacha Baron Cohen: Role of a Lifetime

A humorous short piece that looks at Sacha Baron Cohen's approach to his role in the film "Hugo."

The Cinemagician, Georges Méliès

A look back at the life, style and influences of the famed filmmaker Georges Méliès and an examination of his role in the story of "Hugo."

The Mechanical Man at the Heart of 'Hugo'

This documentary looks back at the history of automata but also briefly examines the design of the automaton seen in the film "Hugo."

Hugo: Big Effects, Small Scale

A brief look at the making of one of the critical special effects shots in the film "Hugo."

Shutter Island: Into the Lighthouse

This thoughtful, often fascinating featurette focuses on the psychiatric aspects of "Shutter Island" and how consultant James Gilligan counseled the actors so they could better understand their reactions and motivations. We also learn about the controversial yet prevalent practice of lobotomizing violent mental patients and how the more humane approach of pharma-psychology gradually replaced it around the time period in which the story takes place.

Crossing Criminal Cultures

A brief overview of Martin Scorsese’s career and the making of "The Departed."

Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed'

Authorities, journalists, and the cast & crew from "The Departed" (2006) talk about the film's influences. Among them is a real-life Boston gangster named Whitey Bulger, who is the mold for Jack Nicholson's character.

On the Set: The Princess Diaries 2 – Royal Engagement

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Garry Marshall's film, "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement".