This is a fascinating documentary-style film about Academy Award-winning actor Al Pacino's staging of Richard; and his simultaneous exploration of the relevance of Shakespeare to people in every walk of life. Every scene of the play is dissected by actors and scholars prior to us seeing it performed, thus bringing the play brilliantly to life. Pacino's directorial debut takes the audience on a fascinating journey through the actor's process, preparing the audience for classical drama in its highest form. Richard schemes murderously for the throne at the expense of his brother Clarence (Alec Baldwin), his wife Lady Anne (Winona Ryder), his sidekick Buckingham (Kevin Spacey), and just about everyone else who crosses his path. The film also stars Aidan Quinn as Richmond, and includes interviews with F. Murray Abraham, Gil Bellows, Kenneth Branagh, Kevin Kline, James Earl Jones, John Gielgud and Vanessa Redgrave, among dozens of others. The film won numerous awards, including the 1997 Dir watch
Matt Mitovich interviews 24's Gil Bellows at the 24: Redemption red carpet in New York City. watch
Hailed as 'imaginative and fun' (Entertainment Weekly) and 'unlike anything else' (Time Out NY) the complete, award-winning series as seen on the Sundance Channel. After being told that she has breast cancer, Katie (Maria Del Mar) stumbles onto the set of a hospital-based reality show. Her engaging personality stuns the TV world and electrifies the audience. Suddenly, she is thrust into the spotlight and single-handedly turns the show into a hit. Now, Katie along with her conflicted husband Ari (Gil Bellows), three rebellious kids and difficult father-in-law must cope with fame, fear, life and death. Stay tuned! DVD Extras: Bonus interviews with creator, cast and crew. watch
