48: Rosemary's Baby (1968) - Part One
Rosemary's Baby is one of our all-time favorites, and it's easy to see why. Part 1 covers the film's production history, the real buildings behind the Bramford, the complicated legacy of its director, and the cinematography that turns a dream apartment into something much worse - all without a single special effect. No music this week, too much to cover everything in just one episode!
Chapters
00:00:00 Intro
00:06:22 Distribution & Reception
00:26:46 Let's Make a Movie: Filmmakers
00:50:29 Let's Make a Movie: Cast
01:02:39 Let's Make a Movie: Production
01:11:46 Vibe Check: Cinematography
01:29:14 Vibe Check: SFX
01:32:47 Vibe Check: Music & Sound Design
Citations
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