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.
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.
Deep dives
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.
The Career of Guillermo del Toro
The podcast delves into Guillermo del Toro's career, highlighting his love for monsters, gothic horror, and the art of storytelling. They discuss his early influences, struggles, and successes, including his films such as Cronos, Mimic, Pacific Rim, and Crimson Peak.
Del Toro's Filmmaking Philosophy
The podcast explores del Toro's approach to filmmaking, emphasizing the importance of sincerity, passion, and maintaining a strong connection to the medium. Del Toro expresses his admiration for filmmakers like Alfred Hitchcock, George Miller, and Stanley Kubrick, and discusses the value of genre films and the power of visual storytelling.
The Future of Cinema and Del Toro's Interests
The podcast touches on the evolving landscape of cinema, acknowledging the impact of technology and the potential future of the medium. Del Toro expresses his fascination with video games and his inclination towards working on smaller, weirder projects that allow him to explore unique ideas. He mentions his admiration for certain actors and filmmakers and discusses his personal preferences and creative interests.
It's Halloween week so Happy Sad Confused is bringing back a chat with one of the true masters of horror, the great Guillermo Del Toro. In this 2015 chat, Del Toro an Josh chat about everything from CRONOS to Star Wars. It's a true career spanning chat with an iconic filmmaker.
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