Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
From 1974 to 2013, TVO's Saturday Night at the Movies, hosted for many years by the beloved Elwy Yost, welcomed viewers into the magical world of cinema - from the silent era and Hollywood's golden age to today's brightest stars.
In this series, we delve into this treasure trove of often never-before-seen interviews with some of the biggest names, both in front of and behind the camera. Revealing their role in shaping film history and paving the way for the movies we love today.
The Director – a film's ultimate storyteller, turning words on a page into movie magic. But what does that really involve, and how is it done? In this episode, we hear from and about some of the biggest names behind the camera, their challenges, tricks, and techniques: John Houston, Otto Preminger, Norman Jewison, Frank Capra and John Landis.
Plus, a closer look at Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense and one of the most famed film directors of all time, who took fear to the next level, and in "Psycho" redefined cinema – in one unforgettable shower scene.
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Directors | For the Love of Movies | Episode 5 | TVO Original
0:00 Directors
0:36 Finding the Frame
1:00 The Director as Storyteller
2:37 The Director’s Responsibility
4:25 Styles of Direction
4:58 Learning from Masters
6:00 Tricks of the Trade - Solving the Impossible
7:23 The Power of the Audience
8:21 Directors as Artists
10:26 Orson Welles: Rule Breaker
11:28 Hitchcock Takes the Stage
14:06 The Master of Suspense
18:35 Selling the Thrill
18:59 Psycho: Shock & Suspense
23:17 Inside the Shower Scene
26:02 A Gamble That Paid Off
26:27 The Illusion of Cinema
27:15 A Lasting Legacy
28:54 Cinema Forever
From 1974 to 2013, TVO's Saturday Night at the Movies, hosted for many years by the beloved Elwy Yost, welcomed viewers into the magical world of cinema - from the silent era and Hollywood's golden age to today's brightest stars.
In this series, we delve into this treasure trove of often never-before-seen interviews with some of the biggest names, both in front of and behind the camera. Revealing their role in shaping film history and paving the way for the movies we love today.
The Director – a film's ultimate storyteller, turning words on a page into movie magic. But what does that really involve, and how is it done? In this episode, we hear from and about some of the biggest names behind the camera, their challenges, tricks, and techniques: John Houston, Otto Preminger, Norman Jewison, Frank Capra and John Landis.
Plus, a closer look at Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense and one of the most famed film directors of all time, who took fear to the next level, and in "Psycho" redefined cinema – in one unforgettable shower scene.
#documentary #freedocumentary #celebrity
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About TVO Docs:
TVO exists to ignite the potential in everyone through the power of learning. Our thought-provoking TVO documentaries enable you to explore social, political and current affairs through a diverse range of storytelling perspectives. New docs are added all the time, so be sure to subscribe to our channel for regular updates.
Directors | For the Love of Movies | Episode 5 | TVO Original
0:00 Directors
0:36 Finding the Frame
1:00 The Director as Storyteller
2:37 The Director’s Responsibility
4:25 Styles of Direction
4:58 Learning from Masters
6:00 Tricks of the Trade - Solving the Impossible
7:23 The Power of the Audience
8:21 Directors as Artists
10:26 Orson Welles: Rule Breaker
11:28 Hitchcock Takes the Stage
14:06 The Master of Suspense
18:35 Selling the Thrill
18:59 Psycho: Shock & Suspense
23:17 Inside the Shower Scene
26:02 A Gamble That Paid Off
26:27 The Illusion of Cinema
27:15 A Lasting Legacy
28:54 Cinema Forever
