WHAT WENT WRONG The Thing
Jan 26, 2021
The podcast discusses the production journey of the film 'The Thing' and its impact on practical effects. It explores the process of finding a director, the monster design, the film's budget and iconic sound, the ambiguous ending, and the challenges and criticisms of CGI vs practical effects. It also highlights the remarkable inventiveness of 'The Thing' and offers recommendations for further engagement.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Thing: Impact on Practical Effects and Journey to the Screen
01:41 • 6min
The Search for a Director
07:52 • 13min
The Monster Design for 'The Thing'
21:20 • 22min
The Budget, Film Score, and Iconic Sound of 'The Thing'
43:31 • 2min
The Ambiguous Ending
45:40 • 12min
CGI vs Practical Effects: The Challenges and Criticisms
57:46 • 8min
The Remarkable Inventiveness of 'The Thing' and Recommendations
01:05:58 • 2min