EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Kubrick Stare: When Perfectionist Madness Makes Magic
from Final Cut Confessions · host Podcaster
Stanley Kubrick shot the hedge maze chase in The Shining 37 times. David Fincher averaged 50 takes per scene on Zodiac. Some call it torture, others call it genius. We dive into the legendary perfectionist directors whose obsessive methods drove actors to breakdowns, crews to mutiny, and studios to bankruptcy—but somehow alchemized into cinematic gold. 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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Stanley Kubrick shot the hedge maze chase in The Shining 37 times. David Fincher averaged 50 takes per scene on Zodiac. Some call it torture, others call it genius. We dive into the legendary perfectionist directors whose obsessive methods drove actors to breakdowns, crews to mutiny, and studios to bankruptcy—but somehow alchemized into cinematic gold.
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