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Cinefex - Alien

You'll find the article from the first Cinefex on Alien attached below.

You'll find the article from the first Cinefex on Alien attached below.

[Research Materials] Xenomorph Suit & Head (Part 1) | Making Alien

Hi ! Here are the research materials for the Making Alien episode on the Alien Suit. Enjoy!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1utNdalElIdlPsbAgJnFhGUslkUsWUObv?usp=s...

[Ad-Free] STORY: How ALIEN'S Xenomorph Was Made (1/2)

In this episode, we dive into Ridley Scott’s quest to make an Alien that didn’t look like “a man in a rubber suit.” From wild early ideas (contortionists and basketball players) and budget-driven pivots, to Carlo Rambaldi’s ingenious mechanical head and the frantic race to finalize desi...

BTS Photos - The Carabao

Hi! Here is a collection of some cool behind the scene pictures for the episode of Making Apocalypse Now on the carabao! Enjoy!

Chas Gerretsen

2025-07-30 19:21:20 +0000 UTC View Post

[Companion PDF] Making Apocalypse Now - Episode 27: The Carabao

This episode’s companion pdf features more information on Cañao Ceremonies, Soviet Montage as well as a selection of interesting comments from the previous episode.

Thanks so much for your support!

[Research Materials] The Carabao | Making Apocalypse Now

Hi ! Here are the research materials for the Making Apocalypse Now episode on the carabao. Enjoy!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xF0KkDc0pInWeoZ9Kp9rFyinz2ANOPS3...

[Ad-Free] Why APOCALYPSE NOW Killed a Real Water Buffalo

This video tells the full story behind Apocalypse Now’s shocking ending—the real killing of a water buffalo—and how it became one of the most talked-about scenes in movie history. We break down how Francis Ford Coppola discovered the ritual, why it was filmed, and the editing trick...

BTS Photos - The Myth Ending

Hi! Here is a collection of some cool behind the scene pictures for the episode of Making Apocalypse Now on the myth ending! Enjoy!

2025-06-21 17:14:53 +0000 UTC View Post

[Companion PDF] Making Apocalypse Now - Episode 26: The Myth Ending

This episode’s companion pdf features more information on The Golden Bough, The Fisher King, From Ritual to Romance, The Waste Land, and The King of the Wood as well as a selection of interesting comments from the previous episode.

Thanks so much for your support!

[Research Materials] The Myth Ending | Making Apocalypse Now

Hi ! Here are the research materials for the Making Apocalypse Now episode on thy myth ending. Enjoy!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12TylQ-wU1X7iDCkhELsv3OFquCQG...

[Ad-Free/Uncensored] How Apocalypse Now ALMOST Ended

The struggle to end Apocalypse Now wasn’t just creative—it was existential. In this episode, we dive into the original, psychedelic battle ending that Coppola abandoned, the year-long torment to find something better, and the mythological breakthrough sparked by a mysterious advisor. You’ll...

BTS Photos - Brando's Improv

Hi! Here is a collection of some cool behind the scene pictures for the episode of Making Apocalypse Now on Brando's Improv! Enjoy!

Chas Gerretsen

2025-04-18 18:27:46 +0000 UTC View Post

[Companion PDF] Making Apocalypse Now - Episode 25: Brando's Improv

Hi! This Companion PDF features a character sheet, an explanation of the meaning behind The Hollow Men poem,  Brando's story of how he 'fixed' Apocalypse Now, and a selection of interesting comments from the previous episode. Enjoy!

Thanks so much for your support!

[Research Materials] Brando's Improv | Making Apocalypse Now

Hi ! Here are the research materials for the Making Apocalypse Now episode on Brando's improv. Enjoy!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yK37zFS17lc3S6a6FZXivYGcIoHo...

[Ad-Free/Uncensored] How Brando Hijacked APOCALYPSE NOW

Brando exercised total control. First, he showed up to the location overweight having not read Heart of Darkness. Then he spent several of his limited days discussing the character with Coppola, scrapping most of Coppola's ideas. Then during the shoot, he pranked the crew and went at his own pace...

BTS Photos - The Dog-Thing

Production illustrator Mentor Huebner made concept art for the Dog-Thing sequence and Mike Ploog sketched some ideas into a storyboard.

Mentor Huebner's concept:

Mi...

[Research Materials] The THING: Making The Dog-Thing

Hi ! Here are the research materials for the Making Film episode on people walking out of the THING after the Kennel Scene. Enjoy!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/...

[Ad-Free/Uncensored] The INSANE First Reaction To THE THING’s Kennel Scene

When John Carpenter’s The Thing came out in 1982, one scene made people throw up, walk out of theaters, and left critics furious. In this video, we break down the movie’s most shocking moment—the Kennel Scene. You’ll see how the effects were created using puppets, animatronics, and gallon...

[Free Preview] HUGE Breakdown of THE THING's Story

Hi! I’ve been working for a long time on a huge deep dive into The Thing’s story, and I’m excited to share a preview of it with you. I broke the movie down scene by scene, tracking character arcs, setups and payoffs, and all the little storytelling tricks that make it such a m...

[Bonus PDF] HUGE Breakdown of THE THING's Story

Hey! I put together a full breakdown of The Thing’s story, and I’m really excited to share it with you. I went through the movie scene by scene, mapping out every beat, tracking character arcs, and pinpointing all the setups and payoffs that make it such a masterpiece. I even us...

[Research Materials] The Ending | Making The THING

Hi ! Here are the research materials for the Making The THING episode on the ending. Enjoy!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jtayN_tN1oeap8uJxY9WVC34MzrrJ6_H?usp=s...

[Ad-Free] The Fight For a SAD ENDING to “The Thing”

On June 9th, 1982, John Carpenter appeared on Late Night with David Letterman to promote The Thing, his first big studio film. But behind the scenes, trouble was brewing. A recent test screening had left audiences cold—not because of the film’s icy setting, but due to its bleak, ambiguous end...

Announcement: New Series on THE THING

Hi! There's no video this month as I've been helping my son recuperate. He is doing much better now and I wanted to thank you for all the well-wishes.
Thank you so much for your support over the past year and allowing me to continue to deep-dive into these incredible movies! Aside from finish...

TOUR: The 50 COOLEST Booths at NYCC '24!

I went to New York Comic Con in October and got a ton of cool stuff. Here is a laid back tour showing my favorite booths and artists from the con!

Artists & Booths (Alphabetical Order):

100% Soft: https://100soft.shop/...