Books mentioned by Edgar Wright
Books Edgar Wright has discussed or recommended across podcast appearances. Each link supports SignalCast and the indie bookshops we partner with.
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Raising Arizona
Recommended“Wright cites Raising Arizona and Evil Dead 2 as formative works seen at age 15, both demonstrating infectious enthusiasm in every frame.”
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Evil Dead 2
Recommended“Wright cites Raising Arizona and Evil Dead 2 as formative works seen at age 15, both demonstrating infectious enthusiasm in every frame.”
Mentioned on: SmartLess · "Edgar Wright"Cornetto Trilogy
“Director Edgar Wright discusses his filmmaking journey from childhood Super 8 movies to The Running Man, covering his creative process, musical influences, the Cornetto trilogy with Simon Pegg.”
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The Running Man
“Director Edgar Wright discusses his filmmaking journey from childhood Super 8 movies to The Running Man, covering his creative process, musical influences, the Cornetto trilogy with Simon Pegg.”
Mentioned on: SmartLess · "Edgar Wright"Fistful of Fingers
“Wright reveals he padded his first feature film Fistful of Fingers by creating a two-minute scene shot entirely in darkness where cowboys talk around an extinguished campfire.”
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Baby Driver
“Baby Driver existed in his mind for 20 years after hearing "Bellbottoms" by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, with the entire opening scene pre-visualized before writing began.”
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