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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: 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 can shoot actors in just a few days by being resourceful and using sets that are conveniently located, like turning a hotel room into a hospital set.

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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

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.

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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

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

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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

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