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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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Sky Arts
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Season 1

  • The Story of The Third Man
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    The Story of The Third Man

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/31/2023

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

    Director: Lydny Seville

    Writer: Ian Nathan, Cal Seville

  • The Story of The Ladykillers
    7.6/105 votes
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    The Story of The Ladykillers

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/2023

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

    Director: Lydny Seville

    Writer: Ian Nathan, Cal Seville

  • The Story of Brighton Rock
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    The Story of Brighton Rock

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/14/2023

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

    Director: Lydny Seville

    Writer: Ian Nathan, Cal Seville

  • The Story of The Graduate
    7.8/106 votes
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    The Story of The Graduate

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/2023

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

    Director: Lydny Seville

    Writer: Ian Nathan, Cal Seville

  • The Story of Ran
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    The Story of Ran

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/28/2023

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

    Director: Lydny Seville

    Writer: Ian Nathan, Cal Seville

  • The Story of Terminator 2: Judgment Day
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    The Story of Terminator 2: Judgment Day

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/5/2023

    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.

    Director: Lydny Seville

    Writer: Ian Nathan, Cal Seville