IWTT Classic: Aliens | T2 | Titanic with Jenette Goldstein
Jun 20, 2023
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Join Jenette Goldstein as she discusses her iconic roles in Aliens, Terminator 2, and Titanic. Hear about her bodybuilding days, filming in baby oil for T2, and using her motherly instincts in Titanic. Plus, dive into a deep discussion on film scores and time signatures with James Bladon.
Jeanette Goldstein's diverse acting roles showcase her talent and dedication to character development.
The importance of different time signatures in film scores to evoke specific emotions and moods.
Embracing imperfections in music production can add character and authenticity to the sound.
Deep dives
Jeanette Goldstein's Acting Career
Jeanette Goldstein shares her journey as an actress, from her early days in theater to landing iconic roles in films like Aliens, Terminator 2, and Titanic. She discusses her approach to playing the character Vasquez in Aliens, where she drew inspiration from the gang culture and the parallels between gangs and military forces. Goldstein also talks about the collaborative process with James Cameron and his loyalty towards actors. She highlights the importance of accurate representation and fitting in the bra industry, which led her to establish Jeanette Bras, a boutique specializing in bra fittings for women with larger bust sizes.
Controversy Surrounding Music Time Signatures
James Blayton joins the podcast to discuss the controversy surrounding the time signatures in film music, particularly in James Horner's Titanic score. They explain the commonly used four-four time signature and its prevalence in popular music. They touch on the significance of the liquid you technique and its use in differentiating between 'Tune' and 'Tune.' Blayton counts out the beats in Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On,' and highlights the practicality and human connection of the four-four time signature.
Behind-the-Scenes Stories and Anecdotes
The episode also delves into behind-the-scenes anecdotes, such as Jeanette Goldstein's audition process for Aliens and her experiences on set. She shares the story of filming her diving board explosion scene in Lethal Weapon 2 while six months pregnant. Additionally, they touch on James Cameron's casting tendencies and his recurring collaborations with actors. The discussion concludes with Jeanette Goldstein's current business ventures, including her bra fit boutiques, Jeanette Bras, that cater to women with larger bust sizes.
The use of different time signatures in film scores
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance and impact of using different time signatures in film scores. They explore how certain time signatures, such as 3/4, 5/4, 7/8, and even unconventional time signatures like in the Terminator theme, can create specific moods and evoke different emotions in the audience. They highlight examples from movies like Terminator 2, Halloween, and The Exorcist, where the use of these unique time signatures added tension, unease, or excitement to the scenes. The conversation emphasizes the creative choices and interesting effects that can be achieved through the careful selection of time signatures in film scoring.
Embracing imperfections in music production
Another topic discussed in this podcast episode is the beauty of imperfections in music production. The hosts argue that modern technology often eliminates imperfections, resulting in a clean and sanitized sound. They express their fondness for mistakes and imperfections in music, citing examples where unintentional timing mistakes in film scores, like the one in the Terminator theme, added character and propelled the music forward. The hosts believe that imperfections can create unique and authentic experiences for the audience, and they encourage embracing and valuing these imperfections in the creative process.
From the vaults of I Was There Too, Matt brings out a classic episode with Jenette Goldstein of Aliens, T2, and Titanic. This week Jenette Goldstein joins Matt to chat about her portrayal as bad-ass Pvt. Vasquez in Aliens, John Connor’s foster mother in Terminator 2, and Irish Mommy in Titanic. Jenette tells us how she fell into the body building sub-culture in East London prior to being cast as Pvt. Vasquez, what it was like shooting in the huge vat of baby oil for the T-1000 in the lava bath scene, and using her own experience as a mother while putting her children to bed for the last time in Titanic. Plus, we finally lay some deep film score time signature controversy to rest as James Bladon returns in another edition of I Was There Tune.