Robert Rodriguez

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Robert Rodriguez Says 'Spy Kids' Initially ‘Tested Low,’ but Believes It Ended Up Doing Well Due to One Main Reason (Exclusive) people.com/why-director-r…

On the eve of our second annual @bknucklefilms @sxsw bash, this year also celebrating the 30th anniversary of From Dusk Till Dawn, we’re excited to announce our initial slate and share this piece. thewrap.com/creative-conte…

Brass Knuckle Films Unveils 5-Project Slate Led by Robert Rodriguez Originals | Exclusive thewrap.com/creative-conte…

As he is honored tonight at the 2026 Texas Film Awards for the 25th Anniversary of ‘Spy Kids,’ filmmaker Robert Rodriguez discusses how his love for filmmaking began as a child when he directed his siblings and then he kept that “home” feeling method to develop ‘Spy Kids’ and recalls how during testing parents didn’t understand the movie at first

Wow I totally forgot about this scene from The Faculty. Great moment with Shawn Hatosy @ShawnHatosy ! 1998 The Faculty directed by Robert Rodriguez 👍🏼

Met a cool Warrior and incredible artist Christian Rex van Minnen, he had heard about #BrassKnuckleFilms on the Joe Rogan podcast with @Rodriguez. This is his take from listening: “I’m one of the millions who got lit up listening to Robert on the JRE last year! The man’s cup overflows, not just with his own creative output, but by uplifting everyone around him. I’m adopting that same approach. This was the perfect kick in the ass for me to have the courage to expand my creativity, and help others find their own creative power. After that podcast I became a founding investor in the Brass Knuckle Film project, I love that it’s a disruptive force upending the status quo and bringing power back to the people. It’s also putting fun back into focus, which today seems like a radical act. In that same vein I recently founded The Schildersbent, an online community and video project designed to make Old Master painting techniques accessible to everyone, offering a fun, affordable alternative to exclusive art schools. All this inspired me to start writing ideas for a film down on index cards, and I hope it’ll be ready in time for the next round of competition at Brass Knuckle!” Thank you Christian, we are happy to have you a part of our Warrior family and look forward to seeing your next ideas for film!

Had a blast with the SPYKids: Daryl Sabara and Alexa Peña Vega, recreating moments from the film during the Texas Hall of Fame induction of the movie last night. SPYkids celebrating its 25th anniversary! It was so wonderous having them back home on our green screen and soundstages reliving the magic they brought to those films. Was a very special night!

A bevy of notable names are set to attend @austinfilm's 2026 Texas Film Awards gala on March 5. Honorees include seasoned director Robert Rodriguez, rising actress Sydney Chandler. austinmonthly.com/texas-film-awa…

Fan art of Pepino (paperchild form) from troublemaker logo (2018) This boi appears in every logo variant of Robert Rodriguez movies - Spy Kids movies, Sharkboy and Lavagirl movie, Shorts. #Pepino #Troublemakerstudios #spykids #sharkboyandlavagirl #shorts #mrgustavitojr #fanart

Completed for just $7,000, and proving that big impacts don’t need big budgets - #OnThisDay in 1993 Robert Rodriguez shook up indie action cinema with his explosive debut, EL MARIACHI! It remains one of the most influential examples of guerrilla filmmaking in action cinema.

The Faculty (1998) 🪱 After the massive success of Scream (1996), Dimension Films attempted to replicate that same "lightning in a bottle" formula with The Faculty, aiming to do for the sci-fi genre what Scream had done for slashers. Often described as "The Breakfast Club meets The Thing," The Faculty is a modern reimagining of the classic "body snatcher" subgenre, heavily influenced by Jack Finney's 1955 novel, The Body Snatchers, and its subsequent film adaptations. The original script, titled The Feelers, was written in 1990 by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel. Years later, riding the wave of the success of Scream (1996), Miramax purchased the script, and to ensure it felt "hip," the studio hired Scream writer Kevin Williamson to rewrite the dialogue and characters, adding the meta-humor and self-aware tone that had become his trademark. Williamson was initially intended to direct the film, but he ultimately chose to make his directorial debut with Teaching Mrs. Tingle. Robert Rodriguez then stepped in, bringing his signature fast-paced, indie-inspired filming style to the project. To secure the film's $15 million budget, Rodriguez struck a deal with Tommy Hilfiger. The cast prominently wore Hilfiger clothing throughout the movie, and they starred in a high-profile TV commercial for the brand, released to coincide with the film's debut. While The Faculty initially had a modest theatrical run, it has since become a beloved cult classic, with many fans discovering it through VHS rentals and cable television airings.

If you've never watched my Director's Chair series, Full episodes are starting to be published on the @ElReyNetwork YouTube channel! You can dive right into episode 1 of the series with legendary Director John Carpenter. It’s a Masterclass in filmmaking! Watch it here 🎬 youtube.com/watch?v=cPr2fw… #ElReyNetwork #JohnCarpenter #TheDirectorsChair

EPIC is an astounding revelation that unleashes Elvis at his full powers of showmanship. We have to thank Baz Luhrmann and editor Jonathan Redmond (who also edits Baz’s films) for giving us this phenomenally riveting documentary of a national treasure. See it in IMAX while you can, it’s proof positive that Elvis was the real deal. Charismatic, witty, self deprecating, and simply born for the stage! Thank you Baz! #EPICMovie

The one piece of advice “Don’t Wait” is so crucial to one’s journey. You want to be a filmmaker? You are one, take on that identity and you’ll start being one. 🎥: @AustinClassical On Creativity, Episode 2: The Creative Process with Robert @Rodriguez #BrassKnuckleFilms #RobertRodriguez #Filmmaking

Salma Hayek's character introduction in "Desperado" (1995) is one of the coolest of all time.

Brass Knuckle Films is about building worlds outside the system with creativity as the ultimate leverage. Our founder, Robert @Rodriguez, has been named one of @Forbes’ 250 Greatest Innovators in America, recognized for his “one-man-band” filmmaking style that revolutionized independent cinema. From El Mariachi to building an Austin-based creative studio system, innovation has always been the engine. Robert proves you don’t need permission, just vision, and hard work. Read more forbes.com/sites/alexknap… #Forbes250 #BrassKnuckleFilms #TexasMade

Sin City Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Translucent Blood Red LP vinyl is up for pre-order at Amazon ($29.99) amzn.to/4tlVVYO #ad 3/27 release date

SIN CITY is a Fantastic Film

DESPERADO [1995] Continuing the myth of the mysterious Mariachi in the second entry of the MEXICO TRILOGY - #OnThisDay in 1996, DESPERADO released in 🇬🇧 cinemas! #action #filmtok #moviestowatch #desperado #indie #movietrivia

The first-ever vinyl release of the Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s groundbreaking film adaptation of Sin City, Varèse Sarabande. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film’s iconic soundtrack with the exclusive Milky Clear Colorway. Available for pre-order (link in bio)