How Did This Get Made? Last Looks: Driven
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Aug 15, 2025 This episode dives into the absurdities of 'Driven,' highlighting Burt Reynolds' chair obsession and Steven Seagal's bizarre behavior. Listeners enjoy humorous corrections and insights on action films while engaging in community discussions. Tales from the filming of 'Driven' reveal tense directing methods and actor dynamics. The speaker shares a gripping story of a surreal encounter, weaving dark humor with personal reflection. Finally, they tease the next film, 'Champagne and Bullets,' complete with a satanic cult twist!
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Driven's Camera Wants To Reach The Audience
- Paul and callers noticed many shots in Driven aim straight at the camera, suggesting 3D-style staging or kinetic cinematography.
- The production used zooms and objects flying toward frame to create energy even in static two-person scenes.
Burt Reynolds' Reserved Teaching Chair
- A Florida State film student described Burt Reynolds teaching class from an expensive reserved chair and demanding late-night steaks.
- Reynolds reportedly stayed seated except to enter or exit, supporting the idea his Driven role had a sitting requirement.
IndyCar Helped Make Driven
- Cora Veltman, an IndyCar reporter, explained Driven was subsidized by the CART/IndyCar side after F1 passed.
- She said the film flopped and the league now often pretends it never existed despite featuring real drivers and owners.