Howard Hall Movies
- 2009
- G
Experience up-close encounters with some of the most remarkable marine life ever captured on film while examining the impact of global climate change on the ocean wilderness as award-winning director/cinematographer Howard Hall (Into the Deep, Deep Sea 3D) travels from South Australia to the Indo-Pacific to teach viewers the importance of keeping our oceans clean for future generations. Just how great of an effect does global warming have on marine wildlife, and what can be done to ensure the future well-being of our planet? As the filmmakers reveal the delicacy of our fragile ecosystem, viewers are allowed the unique opportunity to see what we risk losing should we fail to address the issue of global climate change sooner rather than later. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
The beauty and mystery of life beneath the surface of the ocean is brought to the screen in this documentary, shot in 3-D and exhibited in the high-definition IMAX film format. Shot in the ocean depths off the coasts of Baja, the Caribbean, and North Carolina, Deep Sea depicts the complexity of the underwater ecosystem, as some sea creatures live in cooperation while others feed upon weaker species to survive. Filmmaker Howard Hall also focuses on the splendor of this world rarely seen by human eyes, photographing a number of rare species of fish, squids, manta rays, jellyfish, and other aquatic creatures, as well as offering a perspective on the environmental dangers that threaten the underwater community. Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet provide narration for the film. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
IMAX director Greg MacGillivray's 2003 film, Coral Reef Adventure, follows the exploits and crusades of the husband and wife underwater filmmaking duo of Howard and Michelle Hall as they embark on a ten-month expedition of the world's most vibrant and endangered coral reefs. Beginning at the Great Barrier Reef off the Australian coast, the Halls explore the vast underwater ecosystem and the scores of wildlife that thrive off of it. Traveling on throughout a number of the South Pacific's most spectacular reefs, the filmmakers also visit some reefs on the verge of extinction, making the sobering point that an entire reef's death occurs very quickly, while its creation takes thousands of years. Coral Reef Adventure marks the third oceanic, ecologically-themed IMAX film from MacGillivray, following The Living Sea and Dolphins. Also featured in the film are famed sea explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau (son of the pioneering oceanographer Jacques Cousteau) and noted ichthyologist Richard Pyle. ~ Ryan Shriver, All Movie Guide
Filmmaker Steve Judson, who received an Academy award nomination for his documentary Dolphins, explores another variety of inner space in this film, shot in the high-definition IMAX process. Dr. Hazel Barton and Nancy Aulenbach are scientists brought together by their interest in caves -- Aulenbach researches the life cycles of plants and animals that thrive in caves, while Barton believes study of the ecosystems of caves might provide valuable information on treating diseases in humans. Barton and Aulenbach are joined by veteran spelunker Janot Lamberton as they explore spectacular cave formations in Arizona, Mexico, and Greenland. Journey Into Amazing Caves is narrated by noted actor Liam Neeson. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Liam Neeson
Director Howard Hall takes his underwater cameras to Cocos Island, 300 miles from the coast of Costa Rica, which is home to one of the world's largest populations of sharks. Island Of The Sharks captures these undersea predators in their natural environment, with hammerheads, sea lions, manta rays, sea turtles and other aquatic beasts feeding, mating and battling for supremacy in their oceanic community. Island Of The Sharks was filmed in the high-definition IMAX format, and features narration by Linda Hunt. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Linda Hunt
- 1998
This documentary is part of a series that explores the magnificent and varied life beneath the surface of the sea. Stunning underwater photography captures the amazing plant and animal life that thrives in the underwater environment. This episode looks at coral reefs -- the cities of the sea. There is film footage of both tropical and cold water reefs from around the world. The viewer can see the myriad life forms present in the architecture of the reef, as well as the sea creatures that roam their fairyland corridors. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1998
This documentary is part of a series that explores all aspects of underwater life, from the smallest sea plants to giant killer whales. Excellent underwater photography captures the beauty and abundance of life beneath the sea. In this volume, the majestic sea kelp forests of the Pacific are featured. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1998
This documentary is part of a series that explores the magnificent and varied life beneath the surface of the sea. Stunning underwater photography captures the amazing plant and animal life that thrives in the underwater environment. This episode looks at the unique ways of the starfish, captured on film through time-lapse photography. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1998
This documentary is part of a series that explores the fascinating world beneath the surface of the sea. In this volume, stunning underwater photography captures the bizarre creatures who emerge in the darkest hours in the night to seek their prey. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1998
The five-part PBS series Secrets of the Ocean Realm dives into the unknown world of undersea caves and giant kelp forests and into the lives of unusual ocean creatures. The episode Secrets of the Ocean Realm: Sharks takes viewers on a rare whale-watching trip below the surface for an up-close and personal look at the habits and behavior of humpbacks, grey whales, and the blue whale. See action footage depicting the struggle for survival of blue sharks, hammerheads, and great whites. Film highlights include never-before-seen behaviors of sharks. ~ Sally Barber, All Movie Guide
- 1998
This documentary is part of a series that explores the fascinating world beneath the surface of the sea. In this volume, stunning underwater photography captures both prey and predator using their wiles in the eternal game of eat or be eaten. Various forms of venomous offensive and defensive strategies are presented for the viewer's amazement. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1998
The five-part PBS series Secrets of the Ocean Realm dives into the unknown world of undersea caves and giant kelp forests and into the lives of unusual ocean creatures. The episode "Secrets of the Ocean Realm: The Great Whales" takes viewers on a rare whale-watching trip below the surface, offering an up-close and personal look at the habits and behavior of humpbacks, grey whales, and the blue whale. Film highlights include never-before-seen behaviors of whales. ~ Sally Barber, All Movie Guide
- 1998
This documentary is part of a series that explores all aspects of underwater life, from the smallest sea plants to giant killer whales. Excellent underwater photography captures the beauty and abundance of life beneath the sea. This volume features a look at the constant life-and-death struggles between predator and prey, with exciting footage of effective and clever defenses employed by various plants and animals, which have enabled them to become survivors in the sea. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
While many people think the world underneath the sea is a quiet and tranquil place, it's actually buzzing with activity, as different species of aquatic animals propagate their kind, battle for survival, and struggle with the many dangers beneath the surface of the ocean. Into the Deep is a documentary -- originally shot and released in the high-definition IMAX film format -- which dives into the waters off the coast of Southern California, and captures on film the adventure and excitement of life in the waters. Kate Nelligan narrates. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
