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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: 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 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

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

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 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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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.

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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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Jessica Brillhart

08/16/18

@ Y Combinator

I use a whiteboard to sketch out the story I want to tell, then refine it until I reach the truth statement that captures the essence of the narrative.

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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.

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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.