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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

Every movie has a timeline, a ticking clock that creates urgency, making the audience aware that the story won't unfold over years, as seen in 'Escape from New York'.

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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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If any of the movies in the slate do well, they make money off that one, and then sequels can follow. Everyone needs an action movie, and we're going to keep the costs down.