Chapter
The Dual Fanbase of Director David Fincher
22:11 - 27:18 (05:07)
David Fincher has two distinct fan bases - one that loves him for his work in Fight Club and another that appreciates his skill as a filmmaker. Despite a low budget, Fincher refused to cast big names in his early films, a strategy that has helped shape his legacy.
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The speaker shares his experience of walking around Meat Loaf's house and meeting Tim Curry, who was shorter than he expected.
22:11 - 24:33 (02:22)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of walking around Meat Loaf's house and meeting Tim Curry, who was shorter than he expected.
ChapterThe Dual Fanbase of Director David Fincher
EpisodeThe Rocky Horror Picture Show Podcast Episode
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Tim Curry made a smart move to expand his fan base by taking on roles that appealed to multiple audiences, even though it was a strange choice for him at the time.
24:33 - 26:48 (02:14)
Summary
Tim Curry made a smart move to expand his fan base by taking on roles that appealed to multiple audiences, even though it was a strange choice for him at the time.
ChapterThe Dual Fanbase of Director David Fincher
EpisodeThe Rocky Horror Picture Show Podcast Episode
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Rocky Horror Picture Show was filmed on a shoestring budget of around $1.25 million, which was relatively small for a movie made by 20th Century Fox.
26:48 - 27:18 (00:30)
Summary
The Rocky Horror Picture Show was filmed on a shoestring budget of around $1.25 million, which was relatively small for a movie made by 20th Century Fox. Sue Blane, the costume designer for the stage play, only had a $400 budget for costumes, but was able to use the same costumes for the movie with a slightly larger budget of $1,500-$1,600.