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Indecision Is Death: ‘Argylle’ Director Matthew Vaughn on Titles, Twists & Scripts

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Matthew Vaughn, known for films like Snatch, Kick-Ass, and the Kingsman franchise, didn’t actually think he would become a director when he started working in film. Vaughn first became a producer and then transitioned to directing - and are we glad he did! His recent film, Argylle, is a star-packed, action-comedy that you don’t want to miss!


In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman and Director Matthew Vaughn discuss:

  • What we love about the actors in Argylle
  • How all the twists in the film serve as nice story beats 
  • Secretly copying and reading scripts as an intern
  • What is was like working with Guy Ritchie
  • The moment Matthew decided to try directing
  • Why the script is so important to the whole production process
  • Work weeks: 6 days versus 5 days
  • The scariest moment of making a film
  • Building an industry based off a film
  • How important the title is to a film’s branding 




    • Memorable Quotes

    • “I chose to be a producer because I was told you don’t have to have any qualifications, apart from the art of bullshitting.” [13:24]
    • “I realized from that point, I would never ever make a movie that I didn’t love and believe in the screenplay.” [18:12]
    • “Indecision is death. Bad decisions can be fixed. No decision can’t be.” [25:38]
    • “If you do get a day off, just sleep.” [28:11]



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      Argylle 


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