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Happy Sad Confused

Guillermo Del Toro (2015)

Oct 30, 2023
Guillermo Del Toro, one of the true masters of horror, discusses topics such as tinkering with films, the nature of gothic romance versus horror, a scary experience in a haunted hotel room, the influence of pop culture on filmmaking, financial success and potential sequels, favorite Hitchcock films, the power of movies to inspire, and memorable murder and waltz scenes in films.
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Quick takeaways

  • Guillermo del Toro emphasizes the importance of sincerity, passion, and maintaining a strong connection to the medium of filmmaking.
  • Del Toro expresses his fascination with working on smaller, weirder projects that allow him to explore unique ideas.

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Podcast Introduction and Format

The podcast episode is introduced as a bonus edition of Happy, Sad, Confused featuring a flashback conversation with Guillermo del Toro. The host teases upcoming projects and discusses the importance of subscribing to the podcast.

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