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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

'El Mariachi' contains a tragic love story, which adds depth to the narrative, making the audience emotionally invested in the characters.

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Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking | Lex Fridman Podcast #465

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Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking | Lex Fridman Podcast #465

04/17/25

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

When I was making 'El Mariachi', I didn't speak Spanish, which added an inspiring layer to the story of creating a film in a language I didn't know.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

For Mariachi, I wrote the script based on what I had available, like a pitbull, a turtle, and a bus, which gave the film its production value.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I shot 'El Mariachi' in one take to save costs, expecting that some parts might not come out, but I was willing to reshoot if necessary.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I made Bedhead, an award-winning short film, using a windup camera, which opened my mind to making a feature film for $8,000, leading to El Mariachi.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I shot 'El Mariachi' on a 16mm camera without knowing how to use it, relying on phone calls for guidance.

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Zack Scriven Media Cast

06/13/21

@ Zack Scriven Media

Every human seeks to avoid a tragic ending; a story's success hinges on whether the hero will succeed or fail, keeping the audience in suspense.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

The studio didn't initially see the potential in Salma Hayek for 'Desperado', but once they saw her chemistry with Antonio Banderas, they changed their minds.

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The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins Cast

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

Ricky's ability to blend tragedy and comedy is what makes his work resonate with audiences on a deeper level.

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Bill Kanengiser

10/28/18

@ tonebase Guitar

During rehearsals, one orchestra member shared his emotional connection to the piece, revealing that he was born in Nogales, Mexico, on the other side of a wall, and expressed how the music moved him to tears.