Richard Roeper

"Fog City Mavericks" is a Starz Orignals production. A look at the San Francisco filmmaking community that inspired and gave rise to George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Chris Columbus, Michael Douglas, and more.

Ends 12/31/13. 'Fantasy Island.' Season Five premiere. After 'Medellin' bombs, Vince hides out in a Mexican paradise with Turtle. Meanwhile, producer Carl Ertz wants a meeting with Vince about a role in a guaranteed hit, and Eric and Ari go all out to persuade him to come back to LA. Drama turns prima donna during a photo shoot for 'Five Towns' and kindles a virtual romance. Also available on Amazon Instant Video

From classic creatures to modern gore, special effects make-up has always been the dark heart of movie magic. In this Starz Inside documentary, meet the masters of the craft and discover its incredible history, complete with rare behind-the-scenes photos and footage, revealing interviews with Quentin Tarantino, George Romero, Josh Brolin, Greg Nicotero, Howard Berger, John Carpenter, Simon Pegg, Eli Roth, Rob Bottin, Robert Rodriguez, Tom Savini, Wes Craven, John Landis, Mick Garris and Dick Smith, plus classic clips from Frankenstein, The Exorcist, Planet of the Apes, The Chronicles of Narnia, An American Werewolf in London, Sin City, Day of the Dead, Kill Bill, Total Recall, and more.

As dismal reviews for 'Medellin' continue to roll in, Vince is hiding out in a Mexican paradise with Turtle. Meanwhile, producer Carl Ertz wants a meeting with Vince about a role in a guaranteed hit, and Eric and Ari go all out to persuade him to come back to LA. Drama turns prima donna during a photo shoot for 'Five Towns,' and kindles his 'virtual' romance with his Cannes girlfriend, Jacqueline. Also available on VUDU

Bad taste has never been more hilarious. The history of over-the-top, gross-out film comedy is explored in clips and discussion - from 'Pink Flamingos' and 'Animal House' to 'American Pie' and 'Superbad'. A Starz Originals production.

"Comic Books Unbound", a Starz Originals production, looks at the evolution of Hollywood?s revolutionary adaptations of famous and infamous comic book characters and storylines. With Selma Blair, Roger Corman, Guillermo Del Toro.

From superheroes to superstars, Hollywood has always turned to comic books for imagination and inspiration. In this Starz Inside documentary, discover the history of comics from page to screen through the evolution and revolutions that have changed entertainment forever. It’s a heroes’ journey of hits, misses and unstoppable superpowers, featuring the Spider-Man, Superman, X-Men, Batman films (including THE DARK KNIGHT), and beyond, plus revealing interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Stan Lee, Robert Downey, Jr., Zak Penn, Edward Norton, Ron Perlman, and more.

It?s all about presentation. The chefs show off their knife skills for guest judge Daniel Boulud by transforming ordinary veggies into pieces of art. Also available on iTunes

Fog City Mavericks explores and applauds the extraordinary cinematic achievements of San Francisco Bay Area filmmakers including George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Chris Columbus, and producer Saul Zaentz. The special weaves interviews, commentaries, and unforgettable moments from cinema classics with notable attention to the way in which the filmmakers' lives and work mirror the spirit of invention and independence that makes the Bay Area such a unique cultural and artistic community. Also featuring interviews with those who have worked with Bay Area mavericks: Steven Spielberg, Michael Douglas, Anthony Minghella, Milos Forman, and Frank Darabont. Also available on Xfinity