I know @Brightonfan1983 wanted to watch the film again before continuing with the doc, I didn't feel the need, but maybe that's because RoboCop is so ingrained with me.
The sound guys alone must reference 20 other films from which they took their cues, all of which are cut into the doc.
An odd thing to write about one of the greatest films ever made!
As said at the time I was watching, I think it's the best 'making of' I've ever seen.
No stone left unturned and at no point is it dull.
All of that aspect alone makes it highly recommended but that's without a whole other layer...
Glen Powell to Star in Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ Remake for Paramount
https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/glen-powell-cast-edgar-wright-the-running-man-remake-1234973385/
(No prizes for guessing this weeks Rewatchables pod)
I don't know if you've seen the doc - you really must.
They talk to one fella who, for one scene, painstakingly painted infrared body temperature 'glow' onto the actors clothes.
Then Predator was released :lolol:
I won't mention what happened to the actor who was shot multiple times into a...
She's interviewed - everyone is interviewed.
The film is pre-computer so how they did the effects is mighty impressive.
The actors, with the exception of Nancy Allen, are all seriously unhinged.
Paul V makes the actors look normal.
It's easily the best 'making of' I've seen.
I:ve just finished watching on Prime RoboDoc.
A four part documentary on the making of RoboCop.
IF you are a cinephile of a certain vintage it's an absolutely must watch programme.