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Period reconstruction, digital photography, a 1972 sting film, repeated straw takes, Ruffalo’s deal, and a cocktail
In the discussion (7)
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- Production used period photos to recreate streets, cars, and the number of Volkswagen Beetles. — Bill Simmons
- The Thomson Viper digital camera is discussed as an early major digital-production choice. — Bill Simmons
- A 1972 Zodiac movie was reportedly screened as part of an attempted sting. — Bill Simmons
- The filmmakers behind that movie hoped the killer would attend. — Bill Simmons
- Downey’s straw trick reportedly required 26 takes. — Bill Simmons
- Ruffalo recounts a blunt studio negotiation over his casting. — Bill Simmons
- The movie’s cocktail recipe is enumerated and judged unappealing.