Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

However, the film always fascinates....." is not only a terrific film to watch for video rental recommendations, it's simply a terrific film.....Harvey's handiwork and its impact is the subject of Xan Cassavetes' excellent new documentary "Z Channel....Over 50 wonderful films are represented, demonstrating the extent of Harvey's movie knowledge..... ... Full Review

Z Channel may not be the most remarkable documentary about movie culture ever made.....Robert Altman, Jacqueline Bisset, Jim Jarmusch, Paul Verhoeven Before Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith or Harry Knowles there was Jerry Harvey, the ultimate film freak, film geek and cinephile..... ... Full Review

lost classic movies....so many great film clips....such unique and rewarding movie programming....The great thing about Z Channel.... ... Full Review

The film is well-crafted by director Alexandra Cassavetes (daughter of independent film legend John Cassavetes)..... ... Full Review

For someone who was so passionate about movies....Talented filmmakers like Robert Altman, Henry Jaglom and Woody Allen were resigned to seeing their movies languish in obscurity.....With only still photographs, a bizarre radio interview and the recollections, Cassavetes centers Z Channel around a sensitive and compelling portrait of Harvey and his legacy.....As grateful filmmakers like Altman rattle off about what the channel did for them, Cassavetes generously samples the movies their discussing..... ... Full Review

Inextricably linked with the rise and fall of Z is the dark personal journey of the outlet's transforming boss, Jerry Harvey, who was hired by California's first pay TV service in 1980, after it was on the air six years,... ... Full Article

Films that studios didn't understand or know how to release properly simply sat on the shelf unseen. Talented filmmakers like Robert Altman, Henry Jaglom and Woody Allen were resigned to seeing their movies languish in obscurity. ... Full Article