Richard Schickel

Although Biblical epics have been around almost since movies began, they didn't really come into their own until the 1950s. For a look at a seminal effort in that genre, we examine 1951's Quo Vadis. The flick takes us to Rome circa 64 AD during the reign of Emperor Nero (Peter Ustinov). Led by Marcus Vinicius (Robert Taylor), the 14th legion returns to Rome after a long campaign but finds their path altered by an imperial order. Watch Movies Online for Free on 10StarMovies.

Fog City Mavericks explores and applauds the extraordinary cinematic achievements of San Francisco Bay Area filmmakers, with notable attention to the way in which their lives and work mirror the spirit of invention and independence that makes the Bay Area such a unique cultural and artistic community. Watch Movies Online for Free on 10StarMovies.

L.A. in the early 1930's: racism, poverty, and disease color the Bunker Hill neighborhood where Arturo Bandini, a lover of men and beasts alike, has arrived from Colorado to write the great Los Angeles novel. After six months and down to his last nickel, he orders a cup of coffee, served by Camilla Lopez, beautiful, self-possessed, and Mexican. Arturo gets advice, encouragement, and an occasional check from H.L. Mencken, so he keeps writing and he keeps seeing Camilla. But, he's mean to her for no apparent reason, so the relationship sputters. A housekeeper from back East suggests a way out of his jealously and fears. "Camilla Bandini": is it in the cards? Watch Movies Online for Free on 10StarMovies.

Produced and directed by Richard Schickel, this 90-minute documentary is mostly an informal look at the life and career of landmark film director Martin Scorsese - plus film clips - and one of the world's most engaging conversationalists. In the TCM produced film, Mr. Scorsese just talks about his movies, with a lot of good humor and insight. He speaks at a quick pace, whether he is explaining how his own Italian-American childhood informed "Goodfellas" (1990) or recalling his mind-meld with Robert De Niro during the making of "The King of Comedy." (1983). Scorsese has something interesting to say about almost every movie he has made or seen. Film clips from his movies include "Mean Streets" (1973); "Taxi Driver," (1976); "New York New York" (1977); "Raging Bull" (1980); "The Last Temptation of Christ" (1988); "Cape Fear" (1991); "The Age of Innocence" (1993); "Casino" (1995); "Gangs of New York" (2002) and "The Aviator" (2004). Watch Movies Online for Free on 10StarMovies.

Documentary that explores actor/director Clint Eastwood and his art by juxtaposing each major stage in his life with a corresponding stage in the thematic development of his work. Clint Eastwood tells his own story, from his childhood in Depression-era Northern California, to life in the stratosphere of fame and fortune. He's torn up the wild West, patrolled the mean streets of San Francisco, and even gone into outer space. Follow the on-screen and off-screen life of the Oscar-winning film icon in this retrospective PBS "American Masters" 2000 documentary filled with film clips, archival material and interviews. Clint's "Unforgiven" co-star Morgan Freeman narrates. Watch Movies Online for Free on 10StarMovies.

Grim story of a WWII squad consisting of an anonymous sergeant and four long-time survivors who ignore the faceless replacements who continually arrive and die. Watch Movies Online for Free on 10StarMovies.

Ever wonder how they ever managed to make a movie like Star Wars? Well, bickering droid duo C-3PO and R2-D2 host this tour of the mind of creator George Lucas and what inspired him to make the movie. Even interviewed are the cast and crew, even features scenes of when C-3PO, R2-D2, and Darth Vader planted their footprints (or in R2's case, tread-prints) into cement. Also discussed is Star Wars mania, how fans loved the movie, collected the merchandise and danced the disco music. Also shown are behind-the-scenes looks at the movie, as well as how difficult each effect was in doing since they didn't have the convenience of computer animation back then. Watch Movies Online for Free on 10StarMovies.