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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I assured Frank Miller that I would take all the risks in making Sin City, and I would write the script based on his comic, ensuring it stayed true to his vision.

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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 called Frank Miller to show him a test for Sin City, and he was excited about the idea of making the movie, as he had never given the rights to a studio before.

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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.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

In Sin City, I experimented with lighting techniques, such as using fluorescent tape to create glowing effects, which helped achieve the comic's unique visual style.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

When I was developing Sin City, I realized I could use green screen to create a graphic look that mirrored the comic's style, allowing for a unique visual storytelling experience.

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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.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I write the script in December and January, and I want to make the comic move visually, not just look like any gritty crime movie.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

The first piece of music I wrote for Sin City was called 'Descent,' designed to evoke the feeling of descending into a dark world, which is central to the film's atmosphere.

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Robert Greene

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@ Chris Williamson

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Reed Hastings

06/10/25

@ The Knowledge Project Podcast

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