Corman’s World: Exploits Of A Hollywood Rebel (2011)
90%RT Audience Score: 84%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel is a documentary that delves into the life and career of the legendary Roger Corman, a man who has left an indelible mark on the film industry. While some critics found the film lacking in substance, others praised it for its insightful interviews and nostalgic look back at Corman’s films. Director Alex Stapleton does an admirable job of capturing the essence of the man who launched a thousand faces, and the result is a lively, engrossing, and enlightening tribute to one of Hollywood’s most fascinating figures. With appearances from the likes of Jack Nicholson and Ron Howard, Corman’s World is a must-see for die-hard fans and newcomers alike.
Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel” is a documentary that takes a deep dive into the life and career of Roger Corman, the king of B-movies. While some critics found the film lacking in substance, others praised it for its insightful interviews and nostalgic look back at Corman’s legacy. Personally, I found it to be a wild ride filled with hilarious anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories that had me laughing out loud. From Jack Nicholson’s quips to Ron Howard’s admiration, this documentary is a must-see for any fan of cult classics and Hollywood history. So grab some popcorn and settle in for a wild ride with the one and only Roger Corman.
Production Company(ies)
Lilies Films, Arte France Cinéma Hold Up Films,
Distributor
Anchor Bay
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for some violent images, nudity and language
Year of Release
2012
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:1h 35m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 16, 2011 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 27, 2012
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, Roger Corman, Hollywood, filmmaker, Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Ron Howard, low budget, exploitation, interviews, career, legacy, producer, director, writer, Gregory Locklear, Alex Stapleton, Anchor Bay, R rating, violence, nudity, language, English, box office, gross, $7.0K, Alex Stapleton, Jeffrey Frey, Izabela Frank, Stone Douglass, Mickey Barold, reviewed by Peter Howell, Adam Lee Davies, Charlotte O’Sullivan, Peter Bradshaw, Tom Huddleston, Ann Hornaday, Ed Travis, Elias Savada, Felix Vasquez Jr., Sean Axmaker, Matt Brunson, James O’Ehley, documentary, cinema, B movie, Hollywood Rebel, DIY, alternative approach, horror movies, MCU, Netflix series, TV shows, streaming, renewed, cancelled, careers, newsletter, Fandango
Worldwide gross: $7,000
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $9,025
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,143
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 984
US/Canada gross: $7,000
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $9,025
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,822
US/Canada opening weekend: $7,000
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $9,025
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,723
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Allan Arkush – Self
Eric Balfour – Self
Peter Bogdanovich – Self
Bob Burns – Self
David Carradine – Self
Alex Stapleton – Director/Producer/Writer
Jeffrey Frey – Producer
Izabela Frank – Producer
Stone Douglass – Producer
Mickey Barold – Producer
Gregory Locklear – Writer
Director(s)
Alex Stapleton
Writer(s)
Gregory Locklear, Alex Stapleton
Producer(s)
Alex Stapleton, Jeffrey Frey, Izabela Frank, Stone Douglass, Mickey Barold
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (51) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (47) | Rotten (4)
Like many of the 400-odd movies Roger Corman has produced and/or directed, Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel has a title that sizzles over content that merely simmers.
March 15, 2012 | Rating: 2.5/4
Peter Howell
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
None of it gets us anywhere truly close to the beating heart of an essentially retiring figure.
February 21, 2012 | Rating: 2/5
Adam Lee Davies
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
A frustrating documentary about a frustrating man.
February 17, 2012 | Rating: 3/5
Charlotte O’Sullivan
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
A supremely watchable documentary-tribute to the exploitation king Roger Corman.
February 16, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
The results are solid and educative.
February 14, 2012 | Rating: 3/5
Tom Huddleston
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Alex Stapleton’s lively, engrossing and enlightening documentary about a career that can be described as surprising on multiple counts.
January 13, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
See it for the nostalgia. See it for the insightful interviews with some of the biggest working filmmakers. See it for a peek inside a brilliant businessman’s mind. Just see it.
March 31, 2020
Ed Travis
Hollywood Jesus
First time feature director Alex Stapleton does an admirable job educating her viewers on the man who seemingly launched a thousand faces.
July 11, 2015 | Rating: 3/5
Elias Savada
Film Threat
Surprisingly, there’s a very sour tone to “Corman’s World” that undercuts a lot of the attempts to look back at Roger Corman’s films with a laugh and a nostalgic gleam.
April 12, 2014
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed
[I]f it doesn’t offer anything new to our understanding of Corman, as filmmaker, producer, or person, it nicely encapsulates his legacy…
May 4, 2012
Sean Axmaker
Parallax View
At one point in this joyful documentary, Jack Nicholson discusses the countless cheapies produced by Roger Corman and cracks, “By mistake, he actually made a good picture every once in a while.”
April 25, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
Matt Brunson
Creative Loafing
Along the way this documentary interviews the likes of Nicholson, Ron Howard and (of course) Corman himself. Add some scarce footage and you’ve got a winner that is sure to please die-hard fans as well as newbies.
April 18, 2012
James O’Ehley
Sci-Fi Movie Page…
Plot
A documentary on DIY producer/director Roger Corman and his alternative approach to making movies in Hollywood.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features interviews with Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Ron Howard, and other big names in Hollywood.
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