Guillermo del Toro
Director and longtime peer of the guest who conducts the onstage Q&A; acclaimed filmmaker known for Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, and work in creature/design and practical effects.
Top 3 podcasts with Guillermo del Toro
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Jan 15, 2026 • 43min
Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro, the acclaimed Mexican filmmaker known for his masterful blend of fantasy and horror, shares his artistic journey with John Wilson. He delves into his conservative upbringing in Guadalajara and the contrasting bohemian influence of his mother. Del Toro discusses how personal traumas and a love for monsters inspired his films' child protagonists and themes of creation and suffering. He also reflects on the challenges of making personal projects, his disdain for AI in art, and his upcoming stop-motion film, The Buried Giant.
Oct 30, 2023 • 53min
Guillermo Del Toro (2015)
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.
Dec 9, 2022 • 42min
Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro, film director and writer, talks about his latest film, Pinocchio. He shares his love for monsters, his relationship with other filmmakers, and the healing experience of his Oscar night. The podcast explores the impact of Pinocchio, the struggles with imperfection in the film, and the rigorous process of making a stop-motion film.
