King Kong (1933)

BONUS: RKO Production 601: The Making of Kong, The Eighth Wonder of the World

Audio of a candid, comprehensive, refreshingly thoughtful seven-part documentary that touches on everything from King Kong's development to its impact on cinema at large, including its then-revolutionary special effects, the film's grand scale, its Depression-era allure, casting and performances, central themes and much, much more. Worth the price of admission alone, it digs into "The Origins of King Kong," "Willis O'Brien and Creation," "Cameras Roll on Kong, The Eighth Wonder," "A Milestone in Visual Effects," "Passion, Sound and Fury," "The Mystery of the Lost Spider Pit Sequence," and "King Kong's Legacy." Set aside some quality time for this one.