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Why #johncusack was unhappy after #acting in the #film #betteroff #dead | Movies in the Making

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moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 23

youtube.com/shorts/ID3CT... #JohnCusack, however, came to regret being in the film #BetterOffDead. Though he was friendly with #SavageSteveHolland during production and even participated in editing, his feelings drastically changed after...Watch the short for full context!

What #director Dan O'Bannon did for #brain scenes in #returnofthelivingdead | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 22

youtube.com/shorts/VU0Sn... To make the #famous “ #Brains! ” scenes in #TheReturnoftheLivingDead more convincing, #DanOBannon offered the #extras portraying the #zombies more #money if they...Watch the short for full context!

The Making of Better Off Dead (1985) - A Life Well Spent | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 21

youtu.be/QybdR0QUWMQ In today’s episode, we delve into the epic tale behind the creation of the 1985 #teen #comedy film #BetterOffDead. Directed by #SavageSteveHolland and starring #JohnCusack, this film was inspired by Holland's unlucky early life; making this into a comedy film was so much work.

How #agentorange inspired #chemical #245 Trioxin in #returnofthelivingdead | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 20

youtube.com/shorts/tMf6O... The #chemical that causes the #zombie outbreak #TheReturnoftheLivingDead, known as 2-4-5 Trioxin, was conceived as a fictional military-grade compound inspired by...Watch the short for full context!

How #returnofthelivingdead is sort of connected to #night of the #livingdead | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 19

youtube.com/shorts/HHzg5... #TheReturnoftheLivingDead is separate from the continuity of #NightoftheLivingDead largely due to a creative split between its original...Watch the short for full context!

The Making of The Return of the Living Dead (1985) - It Was Dead Troublesome! | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 18

youtu.be/obZ5Zy6gRMY With its 40th anniversary impending, we delve into the creation of the 1985 #zombie #horror film #TheReturnoftheLivingDead. Directed by #DanOBannon and starring #JamesKaren, this film is not technically a sequel to #NightoftheLivingDead yet is connected. Tune in to find out how!

Why #filming The #rockyhorror Picture Show was such a huge #challenge | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 17

youtube.com/shorts/HDyPg... The cast and crew faced numerous physical challenges and harsh conditions for #filming #TheRockyHorrorPictureShow. Many scenes were shot on unheated sets, forcing actors to perform in cold environments, including...Watch the short for full context!

Why #timcurry felt uncomfortable for #acting in the #rockyhorror Picture Show | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 16

youtube.com/shorts/36B38... Although #TimCurry delivered a legendary performance in #TheRockyHorrorPictureShow, he later admitted he could not relate to the film and even felt physically sick watching it. Originally cast in the role for...Watch the short for full context!

How the #opening to The #rockyhorror Picture Show was done #behindthescenes | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 15

youtube.com/shorts/PvwQW... The iconic opening sequence of #TheRockyHorrorPictureShow, which features a close-up of bright red lips singing " #ScienceFiction / #DoubleFeature " against a black background, was created out of...Watch the short full context!

The Making of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) - Do the Time Warp Again! | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 14

youtu.be/EQ6whq6ata8 With its #50thanniversary impending, we delve into the creation of the 1975 #horror #musical film #TheRockyHorrorPictureShow. Directed by #JimSharman and starring #RichardO'Brien, this film looks #lowbudget but quickly garnered a STRONG cult following, in a good way!

How #prisoners from #denisvilleneuve almost got an NC-17 #rating | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 13

youtube.com/shorts/fcWev... The film #Prisoners nearly received an #NC-17 rating due to its intense and disturbing content, particularly scenes involving #torture and implied #childabuse. The film includes graphic moments where...Watch the short for full context!

How an #edgarallenpoe tale influenced the #screenplay for the film #prisoners | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 12

youtube.com/shorts/_eDjD... Guzikowski's unpublished #horror story (later #Prisoners) which was heavily influenced by the themes of guilt and psychological torment found in #EdgarAllanPoe ’s classic tale...Watch the short for full context!

The Making of Prisoners (2013) - Denis Villeneuve's First Hollywood Film! | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 11

youtu.be/Imh7vwxx1_0 With the release of the new film #Weapons, we delve into the creation of the 2013 #crime #thriller #Prisoners. Directed by #DenisVilleneuve and starring #JakeGyllenhaal, this was Villeneuve's #Hollywood debut; he later brought us #Arrival, #BladeRunner2049 and both #Dune films.

How Pee-wee's Big Adventure's #success launched the #career of #dannyelfman | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 10

youtube.com/shorts/C57Le... The #success of #Pee-weesBigAdventure launched #DannyElfman ’s career as a film #composer and established his long-lasting creative partnership with #TimBurton. After the film’s modest hit status, Elfman quickly became a...Watch the short for full context!

How #timburton did #stopmotion #animation for Pee-wee's Big Adventure | Movies in the Making

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moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 9

youtube.com/shorts/-bYj5... #TimBurton ’s background in #animation shines through in the film, particularly in the film’s use of #stopmotion and animated elements to enhance its quirky, cartoon-like feel. Key scenes, such as...Watch the short for full context!

How the #bicycle #peeweeherman rides on Pee-wee's Big Adventure was made | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 8

youtube.com/shorts/hiWei... #PeeweeHerman ’s iconic /bicycle was a custom-built creation based on a Schwinn DX model, designed to perfectly match the film’s quirky and whimsical tone. While it kept some factory parts, the bike featured...Watch the short for full context!

The Making of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) - Tim Burton's First Feature! | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 8

youtu.be/uxtgNoqaIsI In today’s episode, we delve into the 1985 #adventure #comedy film #Pee-weesBigAdventure. Directed by #TimBurton and starring #PaulReubens, this film launched that director's career as well as that of composer #DannyElfman and helped Reubens' character gave further popularity!

Why #malaysia banned #babe by considering it offensive to #muslim #culture | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 6

youtube.com/shorts/vNZOO... The film #Babe was banned in #Malaysia due to the country's strict censorship rules, particularly around language and cultural sensitivities. According to a report by BusinessWeek, Malaysian authorities deemed the...Watch the short for full context!

How #animatronics and #cgi were used to make the #animals in #babe | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 5

youtube.com/shorts/L2eOS... Filming #Babe involved a $35 million budget, a 200-person crew, 500 trained #animals, and a highly coordinated #production effort overseen by #ChrisNoonan and #GeorgeMiller. The team meticulously storyboarded...Watch the short for full context!

The Making of Babe (1995) - That'll Do, Pig, That'll Do! | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 4

youtu.be/6BLZI-WHvPU With its 30th #anniversary impending, we delve into the epic tale behind the creation of the 1995 #family dramedy film #Babe. Directed by #ChrisNoonan and starring #JamesCromwell, this film was a mix of #animatronics and real #animals all to adapt a #kids book!

How The Naked Gun featured #real #baseball #players for its climax scene | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 3

youtube.com/shorts/7B0eh... The production of #TheNakedGun made use of real minor-league players from the #SanBernardinoSpirit to maintain authenticity, including catcher...Watch the short for full context!

Why #one #joke was not included in The Naked Gun at the #demand of an #actor | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 2

youtube.com/shorts/yghp4... Though #TheNakedGun is known for its relentless stream of gags, not every #joke made it into the final cut. One line was removed at the request of...Watch the short for full context!

How #ojsimpson became an #actor for The Naked Gun with #leslienielsen | Movies in the Making

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moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Aug 1

youtube.com/shorts/XaSjI... #OJSimpson was cast as Detective Nordberg in #TheNakedGun because the creators sought actors who had not done #comedy before, believing their serious demeanour heightened...Watch the short for full context!

The Making of The Naked Gun (1988) - Unsuccessful TV Show to Successful Film! | Movies in the Making

moviesinthemaking.bsky.social @moviesinthemaking.bsky.social · Jul 31

youtu.be/qsu3V5fbE0c With the release of the new film #TheNakedGun impending, we delve into the original 1988 crime comedy film. Directed by #DavidZucker and starring #LeslieNielsen, this film started as an unsuccessful TV show on ABC that was adapted into an ironically successful film (franchise)!