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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Devil's in the Details: When Obsessive Directors Went Too Far (And Why It Worked)

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From Kubrick's 127 takes of a single scene to Werner Herzog literally moving a steamship over a mountain, some directors cross the line from perfectionist to madman. We dig into the most extreme behind-the-scenes obsessions that nearly broke crews, bankrupted studios, and somehow created cinematic magic that couldn't have happened any other way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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From Kubrick's 127 takes of a single scene to Werner Herzog literally moving a steamship over a mountain, some directors cross the line from perfectionist to madman. We dig into the most extreme behind-the-scenes obsessions that nearly broke crews, bankrupted studios, and somehow created cinematic magic that couldn't have happened any other way.

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