Tools

Search

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

About

Tools

Search

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

About

RR

Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

Creating my own Latin star system was essential for my films, as it allowed me to cast authentically and tell stories that resonate with my voice.

Video

LF

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

@ Lex Fridman

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

04/17/25

Related Takeaways

RR

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.

RR

Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I was determined to hire a real Latin actress for 'Desperado', which was challenging due to the lack of roles available for Hispanic actors in Hollywood at the time.

RR

Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I want the audience to win and be a part of the filmmaking process, rather than being an afterthought in Hollywood.

SC

Sequoia Capital Cast

06/03/25

@ Sequoia Capital

I want the user to direct the cast and crew like a film director, adjusting elements like lighting and accents, rather than relying solely on text prompts.

RR

Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I emphasize the importance of committing to a body of work, as it helps filmmakers navigate the pressures of success and creativity.

JR

Jay Rosenkrantz

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

To create characters like Morales, we developed a unique virtual production tool that combines live streaming video and audio with motion capture technology, allowing us to build a storytelling studio.

RR

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.

RR

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.

RR

Rick Rubin

01/16/23

@ Andrew Huberman

I aim to create real moments in the studio that feel authentic, even if they don't sound perfect; it's about capturing something that really happened.