The Joe Rogan Experience

#2114 - Zack Snyder

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Mar 6, 2024
Zack Snyder, the visionary filmmaker behind hits like 'Justice League' and '300', dives deep into his creative journey. He shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes from making 'Rebel Moon' while discussing the rigorous physical training of actors akin to professional athletes. Snyder also explores the complexities of Spartan culture and its masculinity, alongside humorous reflections on the cloud's reliability and gaming addiction. He emphasizes the importance of personal storytelling in film, revealing how comic books shaped his artistic path.
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Two All-Time Favorites

  • Joe Rogan tells Zack Snyder that 300 and Watchmen are two of his all-time favorite movies.
  • Rogan has a top 20 list, and both films are on it.
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Making of 300

  • Zack Snyder discusses the making of 300, which was a labor of love inspired by Frank Miller's graphic novel.
  • He initially faced rejection from studios who considered it too similar to Troy.
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Green Screen Technology

  • Joe Rogan and Zack Snyder discuss the use of green screen in 300.
  • Snyder explains that it was primarily shot on a green screen, similar to the technology used by weathermen.
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