“Barry Sonnenfeld”
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Books Mentioned
“Barry discusses the process of writing his book, which started with a chapter he wrote years ago and evolved into a full book after sharing it with his wife and receiving encouragement.”
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
Muhammad Ali
“I finished that Ken Burns documentary on Muhammad Ali. It was really, really good.”
Miller's Crossing
“He was a cinematographer on films such as Miller's Crossing, on Raising Arizona.”
Raising Arizona
“He was a cinematographer on films such as Miller's Crossing, on Raising Arizona.”
Blood Simple
“The first day on the set of Blood Simple was the first day that Joel, Ethan, or I had ever been on a feature film.”
Gangs of New York
“I remember being at the premiere of what's that Scorsese movie with Daniel Day-Lewis? Gangs of New York, was that one?”
Hoppers
“Disney and Pixar's new movie Hoppers follows animal lover Mabel, who uses technology to become a beaver to communicate with animals.”
Love Story
“FX's Love Story, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bissett, explores the complex courtship of the iconic couple considered to be American royalty.”
Get Shorty
“Get Shorty was very stylized, a huge hit that got people's attention when it came out.”
Pulp Fiction
“Pulp Fiction really started John Travolta's comeback, and then Get Shorty helped.”
Schmega Dune
“The discussion revolves around the use of shots in comedy and choreography, referencing 'Schmega Dune' as an example of minimal close-ups.”
When Harry Met Sally
“The mention of Meg Ryan faking an orgasm in When Harry Met Sally highlights a comedic moment in filmmaking.”
Big
“The speaker mentions omitting the fact that they shot Big, indicating its significance in their career.”
Throw Mama from the Train
“The speaker also omits the fact that they shot Throw Mama from the Train, showcasing their diverse filmography.”
Jojo Rabbit
“The genius of Jojo Rabbit is that you can laugh at Hitler because he exists only in the kid's mind.”
La Haze
“Matthew Kasovitz is the lead in it. He directed La Haze back in the 90s.”
Men in Black 3
“You mean how I lost my pain on Men in Black 3 by yelling at someone?”
Men in Black
“Mentioned as one of the great projects by Barry Sonnenfeld, highlighting his ability to rely on great scripts.”
House with a Clock in Its Walls
“Referenced in a discussion about a series the speaker was a fan of as a kid.”