Popatopolis (2009)

Popatopolis paints an exhilarating portrait of the ultimate B-movie titan, Jim Wynorski, a filmmaker who's challenged the norms, defied the standards, and incensed more actors than the legendary Alfred Hitchcock. Having directed more films in two decades than Martin Scorsese and generated more profitable ventures than Jerry Bruckheimer, Wynorski's cinematic achievements are no small feat. This riveting documentary plunges us into the heart of Wynorski's audacious attempt to complete a feature film in just three days, an unheard-of timeline even for this seasoned director of seventy feature films. The film being crafted is none other than one of his many masterpieces, "Witches of Breastwick". Popatopolis peels back the curtain on Wynorski's unorthodox filmmaking process, where actors double as chefs and a drastically slashed shooting schedule necessitates an astonishing 100 setups per day. The Hollywood standard? A mere 20. Stripping back his electric package to a bare minimum of two lights, Wynorski's laser-focus is undeterred by the daunting task at hand. Brought to life through the eyes of B-movie luminaries like Roger Corman, Andy Sidaris, Julie Strain, Julie K. Smith, and Stormy Daniels, this documentary is both an homage to Wynorski's genius and an incisive commentary on the current state of B-filmmaking. Popatopolis offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the gloriously chaotic world of a true master, where creativity, audacity, and sheer determination converge in a cinematic symphony.

Popatopolis is a documentary movie featuring Monique Parent and directed by Clay Westervelt.

It is possible to buy Popatopolis on Amazon Video.