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A feature-length documentary about Roger Corman's life, career and remarkable influence on modern moviemaking. Blue jeans, sock-hops and drive-in movies: the Fifties were America's age of innocence. But stalking the depths of its post-nuclear bliss, mass paranoia became fuel for Joseph McCarthy's brand of Red Scare terror propaganda. Bomb shelters were a deluxe feature in every American home, government-sponsored educational reels promised an imminent nuclear threat from across the Atlantic, and Hollywood, Babylon of the western world, hung on the brink of collapse. It was here, in the last-ditch machinations of a dying juggernaut, that a mild-mannered, civil engineer's son would become the most influential force in modern moviemaking. Corman's World tracks the triumphant rise of Hollywood's most prolific writer-director-producer, the true godfather of independent filmmaking.
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With hundreds of movies to his credit, Roger Corman is one of the most prolific producers the film medium has ever produced, and one of the most successful--in his nearly-six-decades in the business, only about a dozen of his films have failed to turn a profit. Corman has been dubbed "The King of the Cult Film" and "The Pope of Pop Cinema," and his filmography is packed with hundreds of remarkably entertaining films, dozens of genuine cult classics. Corman has displayed an unrivaled eye for talent over the years--it could almost be said that it would be easier to name the top directors, actors, writers, creators in Hollywood who didn't get their start with Corman than those who did. Among those he mentored are Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Jack Nicholson, James Cameron, Robert De Niro, Peter Bogdanovich, Joe Dante and Sandra Bullock. His influence on modern American cinema is almost incalculable. In 2009, he was honored with an Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a fantastic fun, sometimes touching, sometimes thought provoking documentary about the low budget movie maestro Roger Corman. He's made over 200 films, started the careers of the likes of Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard. It's a must for anyone interested in films to see where numerous Oscar winners started from.
Roger himself seems like a humble, nice, charming man and the film is enjoyable, respectful to his legacy. And some of the clips they have chosen of his... ahem... less artistic films are hilarious!
All in all, a worthy watch. My only gripes were it was too short. I could have easily watched another 30 minutes (or more!) as i was enjoying myself so much. And sadly there were no extras on the DVD at all.
But a great documentary and the music is great as well!
Roger himself seems like a humble, nice, charming man and the film is enjoyable, respectful to his legacy. And some of the clips they have chosen of his... ahem... less artistic films are hilarious!
All in all, a worthy watch. My only gripes were it was too short. I could have easily watched another 30 minutes (or more!) as i was enjoying myself so much. And sadly there were no extras on the DVD at all.
But a great documentary and the music is great as well!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By M. Plant
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The documentary is a wonderful tribute to Roger Corman and a great indroduction to his work and career. As a fan I was hoping it would go a little deeper into some aspects but I can see why the filmakers decided not to.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By John Robins
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was a fascinating documentary. It gave an insight into the man who gave a break to actors/directors/others such as Robert de Niro, Jack Nicholson, Peter Fonda, Bruce Dern, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg,Peter Bogdanovich, and Jonathon Demme. He kick-started the film careers of so many well-known people in the movie business. The big question is "What happened to Roger Corman?"
I believe that the documentary, through its interviews with those who have been close to him over the years of movie -making, provides an insight into what is probably the answer to that question. Personally, I derived the distinct feeling that whilst Corman was prepared to take many chances, some of which were financial, he just lacked the nerve to raise his risk-taking (particularly financial) to the next level. Basically, he comes across as a tightwad who ensured that he produced movies with little regard to quality but a disproportionate regard to expenses. Nevertheless, Corman's influence upon the movie business over the years cannot be denied. I am in complete agreement with Bruce Dern who is somewhat indignant that Corman's contribution to the industry has been comprehensively ignored by the establishment.
I believe that the documentary, through its interviews with those who have been close to him over the years of movie -making, provides an insight into what is probably the answer to that question. Personally, I derived the distinct feeling that whilst Corman was prepared to take many chances, some of which were financial, he just lacked the nerve to raise his risk-taking (particularly financial) to the next level. Basically, he comes across as a tightwad who ensured that he produced movies with little regard to quality but a disproportionate regard to expenses. Nevertheless, Corman's influence upon the movie business over the years cannot be denied. I am in complete agreement with Bruce Dern who is somewhat indignant that Corman's contribution to the industry has been comprehensively ignored by the establishment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting and Informative
I've never really followed the works of Corman but I like the concept of Low budget films.
This film gives a whistle stop tour of his body of work - HUNDREDS of movies! Read more
This film gives a whistle stop tour of his body of work - HUNDREDS of movies! Read more
Published 28 days ago by M. Hevingham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent documentary on one of the biggest legend of B movies
Roger Corman is one the biggest legend alive today. So many important figures will be nothing without him : Nicholson, Scorsese, James Cameron, Joe Dante, Ron Howard, Bogdanovich... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Passion de Livres et de films
3.0 out of 5 stars
And it's very much the world according to Corman
As another reviewer has suggested, the Corman story on the written page is fascinating and inspiring. Read more
Published 5 months ago by D. Dent
3.0 out of 5 stars
nice PR for Corman - little depth
Clearly made by fanboys who idolize Corman. It gives a nice overview of his life, but I found it to be somewhat superficial. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Brion O'Quigley
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