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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

For the opening scene of From Dusk Till Dawn, I wanted George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino to walk out of a gas station while the whole place blew up, all in one take.

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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

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.

Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

Desperado was the first film to feature the slow-motion explosion walkaway scene, which became a meme by accident.

Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

While editing Desperado, I was also working on From Dusk Till Dawn, cutting both movies simultaneously, which was a hectic but rewarding experience.

Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

In 'Sin City', I shot scenes with actors like Bruce Willis and Benicio del Toro in just a few days, demonstrating the efficiency of my shooting style.

Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I reverse engineered the trailer for 'Machete' to create the movie, using the shots from the trailer as a guide for the film's scenes.

Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I often cast unexpected actors, like Robert Davi in 'Machete', to create surprising and interesting roles.

Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

Lady Gaga expressed interest in acting after seeing 'Machete', and I was able to cast her in a sequel because I could shoot her scenes quickly.

Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I wanted Sin City to look like the comic, so I shot tests with actors on green screen, ensuring the backgrounds matched the graphic novel's aesthetic.

Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I shot Desperado digitally in my house in 1994, which was unheard of at the time. I insisted on editing it myself because it was crucial for me to have that creative control.