James Ellroy

Grady Tripp (Douglas) is a 50-ish English professor who hasn't had a thing published in years -- not since he wrote his award-winning Great American Novel seven years ago. It's hardly surprising, then that his college's annual literary festival fills the former wonder boy with more than his usual quota of self-doubt and anxiety. This festival weekend, however, proves even worse than he could have imagined as he finds himself reeling from one misadventure to another in the company of a new wonder boy, his most gifted writing student James Leer (Maguire). (Paramount Pictures)

Documentary about the crime novelist, James Ellroy.

Film Noir burrows into the mind; it's disorienting, intriguing and enthralling. Noir brings us into a gritty underworld of lush morbidity, providing intimate peeks at its tough, scheming dames, mischievous misfits and flawed men - all caught in the wicked web of a twisted fate. (imdb)

A documentary about James Ellroy and his fascination with unsolved murder cases, especially those of his mother, and the similar, infamous, Black Dahlia murder. (imdb)

A documentary presented by James Ellroy, about Missouri-based serial killer Bob Berdella, who raped, tortured and murdered young men in the 1980s until his sixth victim managed to escape.

A political and social history of Los Angeles, using old stills and news footage, contemporary footage, and commentary. Corona is our guide for East Los Angeles, Henry for Hollywood, Hockney for the art scene, Young for Beverly Hills, Collette and Norman for Central Avenue and music, Margaret Crawford and Joan Didion for the San Fernando Valley, James Ellroy for noir, Frank Wilkinson on land use and L.A.'s poor, and, throughout, the observations of Mike Davis, social historian. (imdb)

A strange film employing old home movies and newly shot footage in an effort to expose one Hungarian family and their mutiple problems from the 1940s to current. Narrated by James Ellroy, Stan Brakhage, and Dr. Roy Menninger. (imdb)

In the spirit of Waiting for Guffman and Spinal Tap , DAS BUS combines real and staged events alongside archival footage as viewers experience "BUS CULTURE" in the "Bible Belt" metropolis of Kansas City. With Guest appearances by crime novelist James Ellroy and Tech N9NE, DAS BUS is a thought provoking romp that will confront everyone's attitude about public transportation. (imdb)

A documentary about film noir films made in Los Angeles. (imdb)

Focuses on true crime in Los Angeles, primarily in the 40's, 50's, and 60's.

The making of classic 1997 film "L.A. Confidential" featuring several key collaborators.

The documentary covers the origins, history and curious stories behind the production along with a perceptive reading of the film.