Storyline

Movie critic Ian Nathan goes in search of the cinematically sublime and explores the ingredients that went into making a classic. With each episode devoted to a single film, their story will be told with detail, affection, looking for the truth behind the myth, and all the trials and triumphs that went into forging the classic.

First Aired

2023-08-31
Last Aired

2024-09-12
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

2
Episodes

12
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

Sky Arts

Keywords:

behind the scenes filmmaking film critic

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Season 1

Season 2

1. The Story of The Third Man

In this opening episode, movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1949 film noir ...More

In this opening episode, movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1949 film noir starring Orson Welles an enduring classic.Less

45mins 2023-08-31

2. The Story of The Ladykillers

Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1955 black comedy - starring Alec Guinne...More

Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1955 black comedy - starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers - a classic.Less

44mins 2023-09-07

3. The Story of Brighton Rock

Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1948 gangster film noir starring Richard...More

Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1948 gangster film noir starring Richard Attenborough, an enduring British classic.Less

44mins 2023-09-14

4. The Story of The Graduate

Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1967 romantic comedy-drama starring Dust...More

Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1967 romantic comedy-drama starring Dustin Hoffman an all-time classic.Less

44mins 2023-09-21

5. The Story of Ran

Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1985 epic action drama, directed and co-...More

Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1985 epic action drama, directed and co-written by Akira Kurosawa, an enduring classic.Less

40mins 2023-09-28

6. The Story of Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Movie critic Ian Nathan examines what helped to make James Cameron's 1991 sci-fi-action sequel, starri...More

Movie critic Ian Nathan examines what helped to make James Cameron's 1991 sci-fi-action sequel, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, so critically-acclaimed within the genre.Less