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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=sharing

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[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 designs, we'll begin the ultimate deep dive into the creation of the Xenomorph after a full year of research.

You’ll see how a chance pub sighting led to casting Bolaji Badejo, why Giger took over...

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.

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[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?usp=sharing

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[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 borrowed from Soviet propaganda that gave the movie its powerful final sequence. You’ll also see how myths, production delays, and last-minute inspiration all led to one of the most unforgettable a...

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!

The Golden Bough by Joseph Mallord William Turner

Aeneas and the ...

[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.

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[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-wU1X7iDCkhELsv3OFquCQGUky5?usp=sharing

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[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 hear how Brando’s refusal to cooperate nearly derailed the film, why one pickup shot cost $70K, and how the symbolic, surreal finale finally came together. It’s a saga of contradiction, chaos, an...

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

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!

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[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/1yK37zFS17lc3S6a6FZXivYGcIoHorIFh?usp=sharing

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[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 knowing he couldn't be fired. He used cue cards and an earpiece to feed himself lines that he came up with without having to learn them. And finally, he mumbled his performance to ensure that he woul...

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:

Mike Ploog's concepts:

2025-03-28 20:15:52 +0000 UTC View Post

[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/1_eRnVCEZHiEwAVdLY7r9V-pxaKOYCgki?usp=sharing

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[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 gallons of slime, how the audience and critics reacted at the time, and why the scene is still talked about today. We’ll also look at how Rob Bottin and Stan Winston brought the Dog-Thing to life, and how...

[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 masterpiece. I even made a custom AI loaded with screenwriting resources and had it analyze each scene from a screenwriter’s perspective to better understand what makes every moment so effective. 2025-02-26 21:33:10 +0000 UTC View Post

[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 used a custom AI loaded with screenwriting resources to analyze each scene’s purpose and how it functions in the story from a screenwriter's point-of-view. Plus, I pulled out all the key exposition—...

[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=sharing

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[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 ending. Universal was worried. Some wanted a more definitive conclusion, even an alternate ending where MacReady survives unambiguously. But Carpenter fought for his vision. Why was he so determined to l...

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 finishing up the last few episodes of Making Apocalypse Now, I have a couple of new series that I've finally finished the research on.

I've been working on a series on The Thing at night that is close...

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/ 

Brian Kong: https://www.instagram.com/bckongart/ 

Catawampus Press: 2024-11-15 14:00:20 +0000 UTC View Post