Small Beans 618. Directorpiece Theatre - How to Shoot a Cheap Apocalypse (Escape from New York)
Aug 23, 2023
Directorpiece Theatre welcomes Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson to discuss the production of Escape from New York, including its shoestring budget and how it influenced Metal Gear Solid. The podcast also explores the importance of budget in filmmaking and the techniques used by the director. The hosts touch on creating conflict through writing style and the debate over off-brand soda.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Comparing Metal Gear Solid to Escape from New York and Discussing Death Stranding
01:59 • 2min
The Importance of Budget in Filmmaking
03:31 • 20min
Techniques and Limitations in Shooting 'Escape from New York'
23:40 • 8min
Creating Conflict and Tension through Writing Style
31:48 • 21min
The Importance of Teamwork and the Debate Over Off-Brand Soda
52:55 • 2min
Promoting Patreon and Social Media
54:32 • 3min