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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

The original 'Terminator' is a prime example of a film that still holds up visually, showcasing the importance of character and emotional storytelling.

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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

'Taken' features a superhuman character in extraordinary circumstances, showcasing how a character can evolve from ordinary to extraordinary, like Sarah Connor in 'The Terminator'.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

A great action film comes down to the character. The best action films have relatable characters that audiences root for, like John McClane in 'Die Hard' or John Wick, who is a retired superhero type character.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

'Die Hard' is a great example of an action film where the character makes a significant difference, leading to a formula that many films have repeated since.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

In action films, the character must be important because the action will then have a character to it, making it more engaging for the audience.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

The technology in filmmaking should enhance the performance, not overshadow it. That's why I cast actors like Christoph Waltz and Jennifer Connelly, who are masters at their craft.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

Jim Cameron's commitment to detail in Avatar is what makes it feel immersive, and that commitment was influenced by the lessons learned from making Alita.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

Movies like 'Predator' are hybrids, combining sci-fi and action, but sometimes it's hard for the audience to know what they're buying into based on trailers.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

When I say we're going to do action movies, I mean movies that are really action-first, like 'John Wick', which is driven by action but still has character development.

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Murray Shanahan

06/29/17

@ Y Combinator

One of my favorite lines in Ex Machina is when Caleb points out that the real Turing test doesn't reveal whether the entity is human or machine, highlighting the film's exploration of consciousness.