Sir Richard Taylor: An Unexpected Guest (Pt 2 of 2)
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- In this second half, Richard Taylor discusses how he approached the epic set design of Lord of the Rings, the many challenges they faced, his advice to aspiring artists, and Eats the World with some of New Zealand's finest Jaffas!
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After hearing what Richard said about the effect of the movie on other people, I just wanted to share with you my story. My daughter, as a high school junior, was sick over the Christmas holidays. We sat together on the couch for hours watching the behind the scenes for the Lord of the Rings. When we were done she looked at me and said, “You know what I’m gonna do when I grow up? I’m going to be a Folley artist.” She then went on to film school, graduated, and is now… A Folley artist. All because of the behind the scenes shots of people making orc noises in a back room.
My story has to do with the soundtracks. I was lucky enough to collect the three full length soundtracks for over 9 hours of music. As a professional writer, I listened to the soundtracks in my home office every Friday-Saturday for 15 years as I typed towards a deadline to give background music and cut down the sound of the kids and dog …. Funny thing was that I had to choose the music from the three movies based on the mood of the piece I was writing … sad for TT, victorious for ROTK, and happier for FOTR.
Thanks for the podcast. Appreciate your efforts.
that's a lovely story :)
Awesome to see so many of the back-of-camera roles being highlighted by extensive BTS content like that of LOTR! Makes it clear how many people's love goes into making a movie, as Richard said, and also lets people know what a wide variety of jobs exist in the film industry... Great for young people who're thinking about potential career directions!
Hey guys, would love Dom to have a WIld Things segment and introduce us to one of his pets. Would love to see what you have in your private collection and how you care for them.
Yes!! I would love this too! :)
I want every book I've ever read to be read by Billy Boyd as an audio book. I could listen to that voice forever.
When Richard started talking about his love for the fans I almost teared up. What an amazing guy. I wish there were more people like him in the industry
How good for your ego.... There are more way reasons why he is amazing, than some standard veiled generalized hate comment about "celebrities" and "the industry" etc. that is spewed under every interview.
@@cerevor What a weird attitude you have. You're also interpreting my comment in the least flattering way possible, which I hope is nothing more than a sign you had a bad day and needed to take that frustration out on a stranger online.
@@cerevor What a disgusting comment. Hope you've grown up since this comment was made.
"Too many Jaffas raise the volume of British people." It's stuff like this that make "Dom and Billy Eat the World" my favorite part of the podcast.
I laughed out loud when they said that!
I could listen to Richard chatting forever. He's so chill but excited and just makes you happy listening to him 😊
I love watching the Behind the Scenes of LotR and Richard Taylor has such a passionate way of talking about his work, so you having him on the show was so interesting and special!
Billy Boyd's laughter makes the world a better place. (truth). When I visited Weta 2 years ago (on pilgrimage b/c I AM one of those people that just want to move to NZ and work there). I made little chainmaille game pieces for everyone and they were just so tickled and happy they sent me home with a gift. Cannot wait to go back!
"You can see the love for the making of the movie in the movie". Sums it up perfectly!
This is wonderful. That we are still so interested in these films many years later shows how much the love of the film-makers was passed on to the films' audience.
As a child, Star Wars had a universe I wanted to live in, but Middle Earth actually felt like a place you could get to if you tried hard enough. Sufficed to say Weta completed their task with flying colors!
Learning that Dom rehabs wild snakes made my day so much better!
lets hope the snakes stay sober this time.
@@purefoldnz3070 i had to read this way too many times lmao
Love the guest episodes guys! If you got Viggo Mortensen or Sean Bean on the show that would be amazing 👏
Great show, guys! When will you have Viggo on? That would make my whole year. :D xox
(In the voice of a crowd chanting) Viggo! Viggo! Viggo!
Oh fizzuck yes. That dude is underrated.
Or just Dom doing his impression of Viggo for a whole episode
Viggo lives in my hometown :) ive seen him a few times around town
@@thepointpodcast7639 How is he? You might bot6 talk to him but people give impressions also without talking to them. :)
9 people that disliked this video didn't have second breakfast.
The 9 Ringwraiths
@@sophiapacione 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I could listen to Richard Taylor for hours! He's so interesting. And I can tell he is just so genuine. Thank you so much for having him on your podcast!
Yall are all so wonderful! Richard seems like such a sweet human. I love hearing all these amazing stories and experiences!
I can listen to sir richard talk for hours on end. Thanks for this 2 parter boys.
i can't explain how much joy i get from Dom calling Billy "Bills" 🥰 thanks for the podcast guys
Oh my gosh, I'm crying. Thank you for all that you've contributed to the world of film making, Sir Richard. It's so known when your skills and passion touch a film. The worlds you build honored and expanded the worlds I read about in my favorite books. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I legit cried as well.
NGL: when I learned someone was going to make a film version of LoTR I was not only dubious, but concerned. I'm no Tolkien scholar. But I count myself an avid enthusiast. And it's a well known axiom that the book is always better than the movie. On top of that, Bakshi's version was such crap. So, it was with bated breath that I watched The Fellowship and I then knew that this piece of literature was in loving hands. I had no idea who Peter Jackson or Richard Taylor were at the time. But clearly, they loved the story at least as much as I did and it became evident we were in good hands. The second two parts were also exquisite. I even approved of the cuts that were necessary. I was really looking forward to Tom Bombadil and the barrow wights. But I understand you can't put everything in a movie -- that's why the books are always better. (Don't talk to me about the Hobbit -- cutting stuff out is always better than adding stuff)
That passion was sure contagious all over the world. I'm sure I wouldn't have done many of the things I did, if not for this. For over a decade I would always watch the making of DVDs to push my own creativity. Just listening to the passion of the people who worked on these movies was so contagious. This is quite the gift!
Richard Taylor, what a lovely man! And Billy screams during the jaffas segments: priceless!! XD
Anytime Dom makes Billy laugh it makes me happy 😊
min 41.30... omg, literally crying! and I know because of these clips that it's the same thing for SOOO MANY people!!!!
Love how Billy gets every time he tastes sugar
Sir Richard is such an amazing person. It was an enormous pleasure to listen to him speak about all those incredible things. Loved this interview so much!
I want Richard to come back and hear some more. I thouroughly enjoyed this and hung on his every word. I was saddened to hear it end so soon.
I could listen to Richard all day long.
Could listen to Richard all day, a true gent!
This two parter makes me realise I need to go back and watch all the special features again! It's been too long but they are SO good!
Yaaass more LOTR guests please. Love you both 💚
The passion, love and dedication that the people who worked on these films put into them, just shines through. Honestly, watching the behind the scenes footage, the making of and listening to the commentary is almost just as enjoyable as watching the movies.
I would be honored to work for WETA ❤
While the LOTR are my fave book/movies, I remember being blown away by the 'Making of' tht came with the Fellowship DVD, which of course features Richard a lot. Great stuff.
I could listen to Richard Taylor forever. He’s such an awesome story teller and creative inspiration - I would love to go to New Zealand and visit the Weta workshop one day.
Watching this while cutting onions and you guys quickly started making me cry
Dominic when Billy said "wrap up your nuts" has me laughing so much
I bed your pardon
This has to be my number #1 favorite pod cast ever!
Thanks for bringing such unbridled happiness in a dark time, it gets me through very hard days. Also Richard is a legend.
When WETA came to the San Diego Comic Con, I always point out Richard to friends saying that he is one of the reasons LoTR turned out so wonderfully. And that they need to watch the behind the scenes. I would point out his wife but I don't know what she looks like. hehe
I wish I could travel in the future so there is already thousands of episodes ready to watch!! This definitely should be at least bi-weekly!! Love you guys! ❤️❤️❤️🤓🤓🤓
Great to hear from Richard and how he appreciates the fans. Thos movie changed my life
Loved, loved, loved it. Hope to play both episodes for my humongous family who are mostly (if not all) artists of some sort. Massive thanks and hugs from northwestern lower Michigan!
I feel like they deserve a very high usefulness rating. You can use them as marbles, you can throw them at evil doers, you can launch them in a sling shot at said evil doers. There’s a lot of things you can do with a small ball.
Notoriously in NZ, roll them down the slanted movie cinema aisles during the screening (mostly if you're a sugar-hopped teenager) or even throw them at the screen or at your fellow students in the audience... Not recommended! 🙈
I could listen to Richard speak for hours. My goodness, what a brilliant mind what a generous human being
Really like the way the operations at Weta reflect a collaborative, team-based and non-hierarchical approach from Richard & Tania with their staff. (Or at least seemed to in the past - don't know if its changed with increased size & success, but they seem so genuine I wouldn't think so?)
Such a wonderful interview; if not for the great questions, we wouldn't know about fish & chips and that anticipation.
It pleases me to no end to see you guys finally have a League intro.
amazing stories and cut too short! Good on ya Richard!
Amazing guest! Loved hearing all the stories from Richard. Lots of love for Wētā. Cheers!
Sir Richard Taylor is so awesome.
Billy has the greatest laugh ever 😆
Richard seems like the nicest human ever ❤️
Once again. This has made an otherwise mundane Tuesday a fantastic one. Love you guy's.
I could lisent to Sir Richard Taylor talk about his career for hours haha! I hope you can invite him again!
Suggestion from Cajun Country for Eat The World: Boudin = Cajun rice sausage that is spicy and savory. You can get many flavors, standard is pork, but there is also crawfish, seafood, and alligator boudin! Would love to see you guys try it out 👍
I took a tour of Weta a few years ago and just loved it! I know why you couldn't but I wish I could've taken pictures; every so often I try to imagine some of those highlights from the workshop in my head to keep them fresh in my memory.
Great guest! Richard Taylor seems like a nice man and it was a joy to listen to him when I was watching the appendencies and now on this podcast as well!
More Richard please! I’d love to hear The journey between Meet the feebles and LOTR. And just anything he has to share. I love the LOTR films but I love the BTS possibly even more so haha!
Good advice on the bike thing, I'm gonna try that.
Edit: I love how Billy gets so in the moment while Dom's got the forward momentum, but equal fun. Bit of life reflecting art there.
Billy's laugh at 50:11 is everything.
Sir Richird Teelor as he calls himself.
Absolutely LEGENDARY dude.
You guys are wonderful!!!!
This podcast is awesome 😊
LOL The Jaffas usefulness bit had me crying, Bill's couldnt even get words out.
Loved these two episodes. Such an interesting guy. My only criticism would be it felt like you rushed him off at the end, it felt like he had more to say.
The single greatest usefulness for a jaffa was rolling them down the steps in the aisle during a movie, back when movie theatres in NZ had wooden floors.
Thunk, thunk, thunk thunk thunk... all the way down to the front.
Fun fact: The reason a Jaffa Cake can be called a cake and not a biscuit is because it goes hard when left out for a period of time whereas a biscuit goes soft when left out. Therefore it is correctly called a Cake.
Are Elijah and Sean charitable people? Maybe you should do a charity live stream of League of legends. That might get them on 😜
It would be so great if you guys could get Alan Lee and/or John Howe on the podcast
Its such a weird and also self satisfying experience listening to Bill and Dom eat candy.
These episodes with Sir Richard Taylor was amazing! Love weta and their work^^
Peter Jackson will probably join League Of Legends before Elijah and Astin… I love the weekly updates though, even though I’ve never seen the game. 🤣
I live in Massachusetts. And after watching this, I just ordered a bag of Jaffas. I can't wait! Thanks, guys!
The Jaffas did not disappoint! 😊
Really love the show, been watching and catching up on these. If you wanted to know the definition of a British biscuit and a cake according to QI: a cake gets hard when it goes stale, and a buscuit goes soft. When is why a jaffa cake is a cake
Wish there was more Richard
Great job guys!!! Watch it every week! Been re- listening to the other episodes to and from work. Love the pod cast! Joyful, wholesome, and layered with love. The Friendship Onion. 🧅
Brightened my day 🤍
Absolutely amazing! This pod makes my week all the better 💛
I absolutely loved it too, Richard & his stories are wonderful, sometimes I had goosebumps, so grateful you've invited him!
You're so funny with these Jaffas😂 really love 'Eat the world", waiting for next week! Oh, also your commercials are great!
I choked on a giant Jaffa when I was a kid. Hasn't stopped me eating them. The best 😂
Thank you Billy for being on my side with the eating!!! Dom just needs to stop slurping in the mic and I might be able to finish watching the episodes 😅😅😅🤣 I powered through this time
Loved! Loved parts 1 & 2 of Richard T. Wonderful!
Listen to a few different types of podcast and honestly this is the only one I genuinely look forward to, brightens my day and I really enjoy the energy I get from both of you my only gripe is that your not recording more frequently!
Really enjoyed this interview
Another great show. I love this podcast.
Tears came by, I love it ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍
I would have LOVED to have worked for WETA! ❤❤❤
Thanks, Dominic! Thanks, Billy! Thanks, Sir Richard! 🧅
As someone who makes miniatures, Weta is such a inspiration. My LOTR project was such a delight
As a kiwi kid who grew up watching the LOTR movies, I legit thought it was real - like a documentary or something until I was a solid 7 or 8 years old. Mostly, I think because I was super observant of plants ( Bush child things) and could actually see trees ect that I was familiar with in a movie for once 😂
I remember the macrocapa trees in hobbiton especially made me assume they were just movies from the 'olden days' or something haha.
So in my mind you guys were genuine historical figures until I actually thought about it hard enough to realise LOTR were just movies.
Such good vibes. Id be happy to work for WETA
Good show guys, Richard is a very interesting man and would love to see the Wetter workshop one day! Had a bit of interference at the start of the show though, unsure if there is some new tech, but had a slight whistle in the background for myself.
Definitely need to find me some Jaffas here in the US. I LOVE Terry's chocolate oranges but I can only find them around Christmas.
Jaffas are the lollies traditionally rolled down the aisles of cinemas in Australia. Best done in vintage cinemas with flat wooden floors for best acoustics!
We do this in NZ too. Best done at the quietest, most tense part of a movie - and a whole packet of Jaffas.😁
Spud We b and Mugsy Boggs! Two awesome short guys from the ACC!
Great show! It was also great meeting Billy a couple years ago in Halifax, N.S.! Did you get to try much local cuisine while you were here? Maybe you could talk about some more of the best food you had while on the road
YES! Hobbit League for basketball.
Bill is a genius.
Loved listening to this interview!
About the boiled peanuts that Stephen Colbert gave you: Warm them up. They are sold in gas/petrol stations in the American south. They're placed in crock pots and sold by the cup.
Oh, man...I waited so long to try boiled peanuts, because of the scent, but once I did, I was hooked. Now i can never move away, for fear they may not be available where ever I end up.
@@jean-paulaudette9246 A weird way I like them: warm them up and crack the nuts into Ramen.
As a South Carolinian (like Steven Colbert) give the boiled peanuts a chance! We made a big batch for the beach last week and I’m eating some leftovers while watching you guys!
Oh my goodness, Billy. You make me want to eat a Jaffas!!
Can you please start live streaming your league of legends games! I love everything about the channel already but to watch/ listen to you guys gaming as well would be hilarious.