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DESCRIPTION: Welcome back to Light the Wick. Your reservation at the Continental has been confirmed, and this week we’re speaking with the team from Filmograph – Aaron Becker, Seth Kleinberg and Amador Valenzuela. In this typically spirited conversation, we discuss their contribution to the “John Wick” movies – not only the title sequences but also the subtitles. It’s illuminating and a lot of fun! Released April 16th, 2021.
SHOW NOTES: Click here to see how the opening title sequence for “John Wick: Chapter 3” evolved, courtesy of Amador Valenzuela’s website.
You should also check out Filmograph’s website to see some of their incredible work.
Here are the final opening titles for “John Wick: Chapter 3”...
And here are the opening titles for “John Wick: Chapter 2”...
As mentioned in the episode, here’s the video of Keanu Reeves at the gun range...
As discussed, here are a few examples of the unique subtitles in the John Wick movies. Click any image to enlarge...
For more info on all the titles for the John Wick franchise, you should check out Filmograph’s page for each movie...
Also mentioned on the show, Fathom Events is showing Brian De Palma’s “Mission: Impossible” in theaters for the 25th anniversary. You can find showtimes near you and buy tickets here.