#2310 - Robert Rodriguez
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#2310 - Robert Rodriguez mentions The Monkey by Stephen King, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, 300 by Frank Miller, and Skeleton Crew by Stephen King with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
It's fucking chaos. It's such a chaotic, insane, hyper-violent movie.
I always give people copies of The War of Art.
It felt like a real legitimate comic book art movie.
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The host mentions 'The Monkey' as a fun and chaotic adaptation of a Stephen King short story that he enjoyed watching…
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- The conversation centers on Conan the Barbarian.
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- Referenced books include The Monkey by Stephen King and The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.
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“The Monkey is a Stephen King book or possibly a short story that was adapted. It was mentioned in the context of a horror movie that the speaker enjoyed watching.”
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“The speaker mentions giving copies of 'The War of Art' and describes it as a guidebook for overcoming resistance and procrastination in creative work.”
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“The speaker references '300' as a film that followed the innovative style of 'Sin City' and mentions it was also a Frank Miller movie.”
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“Skeleton Crew is referenced as the collection that includes The Monkey, which is a short story by Stephen King.”
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“The speaker mentions writing a book called 'Rebel Without a Crew' that inspired filmmakers, reflecting on its impact and their experience while writing it.”
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“The speaker reflects on a business book called The One Thing, which emphasizes focusing on one thing and doing it well, and how it relates to living a creative life.”
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“Conan was created in the 30s. These books came out in the 60s. They didn't become a big hit till these books came out because of the art.”
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“The speaker discusses the process of making the film 'Sin City' and mentions copying the script directly from Frank Miller's book.”
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“There was a comics code, so the Conan, the barbarian comic had to follow the code. But then there's a black and white magazine called Savage Sword of Conan.”
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“That's like a Miyamoto Musashi quote from the Book of Five Rings.”
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“The speaker reflects on the revolutionary impact of 'Pulp Fiction' and how it changed perceptions of filmmaking.”
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“The speaker expresses interest in making a movie based on 'Fire and Ice', which was an animated film.”
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“Shawshank Redemption is mentioned as a movie that had a great story but suffered from its title, indicating it was overlooked.”
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
Sin City
“Sin City is discussed in detail regarding its unique visual style and the process of its creation, highlighting its significance in film.”
mariachi
“The speaker discusses the idea of remaking a movie called 'mariachi' with Antonio Banderas, reflecting on audience reactions and the film's festival journey.”
Pulp Fiction
“Pulp Fiction is referenced as a groundbreaking film that changed the landscape of cinema and had a profound impact on audiences.”
El Mariachi
“The speaker discusses how he learned about filmmaking from the experience of making El Mariachi, emphasizing the unconventional approach he took.”
Four Rooms
“A movie I did with Quentin, where there were four different stories playing simultaneously. It was an anthology with four different directors.”
Road Warrior
“The speaker references 'Road Warrior' as a film that features a character with a tragic past, comparing it to the character he is developing.”
Desperado
“The mention of 'Desperado' relates to a scene where grenades are thrown, leading to an iconic moment of walking away from an explosion.”
We Can Be Heroes
“A Netflix movie about little kids superheroes who have to save their superhero parents, co-written with the speaker's kids.”
Rebel Without a Crew
“A TV series based on independent filmmakers creating short films in two weeks, inspired by the speaker's own experiences.”
Conan the Barbarian
“The speaker expresses a desire to create a new version of 'Conan the Barbarian' that stays true to the original books.”
The Shawshank Redemption
“The Shawshank Redemption is mentioned as a film that initially bombed at the box office but later became a classic.”
Dust Till Dawn
“Dust Till Dawn was so fun because it was two different movies. It was like this. That's why it couldn't get made.”
Deadpool
“The speaker mentions seeing Josh Brolin in shape for the Deadpool movie and asks him about his workout routine.”
The Expendables
“The speaker discusses a friend being asked to be in one of the Expendables movies as a last minute replacement.”
Deliverance
“The speaker mentions showing a picture of Burt Reynolds in Deliverance to an actor, commenting on his haircut.”
Body Parts
“Body Parts is discussed in relation to its release timing and how it affected its reception, highlighting its unique premise.”
Mad Max
“The speaker mentions 'Mad Max' in the context of discussing tragic pasts of characters in movies.”
The Limit
“A movie made with Michelle Rodriguez and Norman Reedus, part of a project involving a VR company.”
Spy Kids 3D
“He said we did this movie together. It was his biggest opening ever with Spy Kids 3D.”
Alita
“The speaker discusses 'Alita' in the context of creating franchises and the desire to continue its story.”
Rambo
“Did another Rocky, another Rambo, and then a whole new franchise, Expendables.”
Spy Kids
“The speaker mentions 'Spy Kids' as part of a new wave of filmmaking that changed the local community's approach to film.”
Jurassic Park
“The speaker references Jurassic Park in the context of discussing the criticism faced by Spielberg despite his success.”
Rocky
“The speaker references watching the Rocky movies during the interview.”
Fight or Flight
“The speaker discusses a movie called 'Fight or Flight' that is coming out, which was inspired by a talk he gave.”
Temple of Doom
“The speaker discusses rewatching Temple of Doom and reflects on its quality compared to his own potential work.”
Kill Bill
“He starts reading me the first scene of Kill Bill. This was in eight years before he made the movie.”
Close Encounters
“The speaker mentions Close Encounters in a conversation about Spielberg's impressive filmography.”
Copland
“The speaker mentions Stallone possibly looking different for the movie Copland.”