Alexander Walker
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Alexander Walker was a British film critic for the London Evening Standard from 1960 until his death in 2003.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK
Adult: No
Birthday: March 22, 1930
Age: 95 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: July 15, 2003
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Still Tickin': The Return of 'A Clockwork Orange'
Overview: Produced by Channel 4, Still Tickin´: The Return of A Clockwork Orange examines the controversy over Kubrick’s iconic film, explaining the film’s “demonic level of attention,” and its influence on culture, politics and society, which led to the director’s self-imposed ban.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 2000-03-18
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The Big Screen
Overview: Two of Britain's leading film directors - John Schlesinger and Gerald Thomas - share the anxiety, hopes and risks experienced by those involved with the movie industry. The Big Screen follows the production of four British films: the eighth James Bond film Live and Let Die, The Optimists of Nine Elms, science fiction-thriller The Final Programme and The 14. Actors Peter Sellers, David Hemmings, Jon Finch, Roger Moore and Jenny Runacre are among those seen at work.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-02-20
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The Man Who Would Be Kubrick
Overview: The documentary recounts Alan Conway's deception as Stanley Kubrick, exploiting misconceptions about Kubrick's appearance and people's desire for contact with a celebrity. It features an interview with Conway from 1996 and Alexander Walker's insights, aiming for objectivity. The narrator also addresses Conway's criminal past and allegations of sexual misconduct, linked to Kubrick's name. Conway died shortly before Kubrick. Cook and Frewin later made "Colour Me Kubrick," a comedy starring John Malkovich, inspired by Conway's story.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-09-04
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A Turnip Head’s Guide To The British Cinema
Overview: Documentary presenting Alan Parker’s view of British cinema with comments from Richard Lester and others and location report from King’s Lynn on the making of Hugh Hudson’s Revolution, starring Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland, and Nastassja Kinski.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Empire of the Censors
Overview: The history of film and video censorship in Great Britain.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-28
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Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils
Overview: Hell on Earth is a documentary about Ken Russell's 1971 film, The Devils. Film critic Mark Kermode chats to Russell as well as two of the film’s stars, Georgina Hale and Murray Melvin. Also included are scenes that were cut from the released film for being too controversial.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-24
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The Unknown Peter Sellers
Overview: Documentary about the life and career of a comic genius, Peter Sellers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-04-25
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Stanley and Us
Overview: Three hapless directors arrive in England from Italy to make a documentary on their idol. The funny thing is, they have no interviews lined up! Not to worry, these guys have a miracle or two that they call in.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-08
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No Fighting in the War Room Or: 'Dr Strangelove' and the Nuclear Threat
Overview: A documentary exploring the historical concept of the narrative of Stanley Kubrick's 1964 film "Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Bomb." This short documentary compares the film with the actual events concerning the Cold War and the Cuban Missle Crisis.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-28
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Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'
Overview: Documentary about actor Peter Sellers and one of his most memorable film roles.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-28
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