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Robert Rodriguez is a legendary filmmaker and creator of Sin City, El Mariachi, Desperado, Spy Kids, Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn, Alita: Battle Angel, The Faculty, and his newest venture Brass Knuckle Films.
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*OUTLINE:*
0:00 - Episode highlight
2:07 - Introduction
4:06 - Explosions and having only one take
11:40 - Success and failure
20:30 - Filmmaking on a low budget
32:43 - El Mariachi
44:12 - Creativity
1:06:07 - Limitations
1:12:24 - Handling criticism
1:28:33 - Action films
1:39:55 - Quentin Tarantino
1:49:54 - Desperado
1:50:56 - Salma Hayek
1:55:42 - Danny Trejo
2:00:56 - Filming in Austin
2:07:07 - Editing
2:16:37 - Sound design
2:21:45 - Deadlines
2:25:16 - Alita: Battle Angel
2:33:38 - James Cameron
2:46:41 - Sin City
3:00:50 - Manifesting
3:12:14 - Memories and journaling
3:21:57 - Mortality
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Robert Rodriguez is a legendary filmmaker and creator of Sin City, El Mariachi, Desperado, Spy Kids, Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn, Alita: Battle Angel, The Faculty, and his newest venture Brass Knuckle Films.
Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep465-sb
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*CONTACT LEX:*
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*Other* - other ways to get in touch: lexfridman.com/contact
*EPISODE LINKS:*
Robert's X: https://x.com/rodriguez
Robert's Instagram: instagram.com/rodriguez
Brass Knuckle Films: brassknucklefilms.com
Rebel without a Crew (book): amzn.to/3G7gtQJ
Rebel without a Crew (audiobook): amzn.to/3Ri5wyc
*SPONSORS:*
To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:
*Invideo AI:* AI video generator.
Go to lexfridman.com/s/invideoai-ep465-sb
*Brain.fm:* Music for focus.
Go to lexfridman.com/s/brainfm-ep465-sb
*NetSuite:* Business management software.
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*Shopify:* Sell stuff online.
Go to lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep465-sb
*LMNT:* Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.
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*OUTLINE:*
0:00 - Episode highlight
2:07 - Introduction
4:06 - Explosions and having only one take
11:40 - Success and failure
20:30 - Filmmaking on a low budget
32:43 - El Mariachi
44:12 - Creativity
1:06:07 - Limitations
1:12:24 - Handling criticism
1:28:33 - Action films
1:39:55 - Quentin Tarantino
1:49:54 - Desperado
1:50:56 - Salma Hayek
1:55:42 - Danny Trejo
2:00:56 - Filming in Austin
2:07:07 - Editing
2:16:37 - Sound design
2:21:45 - Deadlines
2:25:16 - Alita: Battle Angel
2:33:38 - James Cameron
2:46:41 - Sin City
3:00:50 - Manifesting
3:12:14 - Memories and journaling
3:21:57 - Mortality
*PODCAST LINKS:*
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