The best Eric Goldberg’s documentary movies
We present our ranking of the best Eric Goldberg’s movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Eric Goldberg.
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens – A Life in Animation
7.7/10
This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most celebrated animators, Chuck (Charles M.) Jones. He is best known for Warner Brothers cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, and Pepe LePew. Included are plenty of behind-the-scenes descriptions of how an animated film is made, and (best of all) many clips from Chuck's cartoons.
Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
8.5/10
The story of the rocky road that Walt Disney took to get his interpretation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937) to the silver screen.
Tyrus: The Tyrus Wong Story
8.4/10
The unlikely story of 106-year old Chinese American artist Tyrus Wong, and how he overcame poverty and racism in America to become a celebrated modernist painter, Hollywood sketch artist, and “Disney Legend” for his groundbreaking work on the classic animated film, Bambi.
Behind the Tunes: Wacky Warner One-Shots
5.6/10
Historians and modern animators discuss classic era Warner cartoons without "stars": characters who returned in subsequent cartoons.
The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World
7.1/10
Hosted by John Rhys-Davies, a made-for-TV documentary details the work that went into the production of Aladdin, Disney's musical rendition of the classic Arabian Nights' tale. Animation fans are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this family favorite, as well as to interviews with the director and cast members, who give their insights into the inspirations for the various characterizations and effects of the film, and also the efforts that were needed to bring this project to completion.
Hand Drawn
An in-depth documentary on 2D animation's current state and potential future. Featuring interviews of a mixture of both independent and mainstream animators who are keeping the medium alive whether for filmmaking, TV productions, video game design, or internet content. All different forms of animation industry take a moment to sit down and discuss an art form that has been around for more than a century.
Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute
7/10
The titular directors discussed are: Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising (1930-1933), Jack King (1934-1936), Ub Iwerks (1937), Ben Hardaway (1934-1940), Norm McCabe (1940-1943), and Art Davis (1945-1949)
It Hopped One Night: A Look at "One Froggy Evening"
6.4/10
A documentary about Chuck Jones' classic animated short One Froggy Evening.
The Making of Pinocchio: No Strings Attached
8/10
Documentary focusing on the Disney studio's making of the 1940 classic animated film Pinocchio.
Lady's Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp
A documentary on the making of Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp created for the 2006 Platinum DVD.
The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued
A documentary on the making of Fantasia 2000.
Taking Flight: The Making of Dumbo
7.5/10
The making of Dumbo (1941).
Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin
6.6/10
A documentary about Frank Tashlin's cartoons.
Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafu
5.8/10
Historians and animators discuss the Private Snafu cartoons made for military training during World War II.
Behind the Tunes: Once Upon A Looney Tune
6.5/10
A look at the fairy tale-based Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons, starring characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, and more.
