Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)

Directed by: Xan Cassavetes

Stars: Robert Altman, Vera Carlisle Anderson, C.L. Batten

Language: English + Commentary (2nd  track)

Country: Usa | Imdb Info | Dvdrip + Extras

Description: A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel’s eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.

Preview

1.92GB | 120:58mins | 704×384 | avi
http://tezfiles.com/file/9cb01d7c4bd40/Ch4nel.part1.rar
http://tezfiles.com/file/8b20a52e7f2a8/Ch4nel.part2.rar
http://tezfiles.com/file/4aab6d05e1d87/Ch4nel.part3.rar

:Extras:
* Commentary by director Xan Cassavetes and several members of the film crew.
* AFI Tribute to Z with panelists Oliver Stone and James Woods, among others. (3:42)
* Castaway’s Choice radio interview with Jerry Harvey. (26:13)
* Z Magazine Gallery – Photos and text selections from Z Channel’s programming guide. (11:36)
* On the Film Scene with Charles Champlin – An interview show on Z Channel. (1:53)
* 3 Women – Robert Altman talks about his dreams or whatever. (3:43)
* Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid – Learn how Jerry Harvey obtained Peckinpah’s preferred cut of the film. (5:37)
* Spetters – Paul Verhoeven discusses his controversial film and the songs of former US Attorney General John Ashcroft. (4:08)
* Touch of Evil – Jerry Harvey makes Orson Welles happy. (1:22)
* Peckinpah meets Fellini – Good times. (2:20)