The Big Picture The Top 10 Underseen Movies of 2024. Plus: James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd on ‘The Terminator’ at 40!
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Dec 18, 2024 
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James Cameron
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Gale Anne Hurd
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Chris Ryan
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Mallory Rubin
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Charles Holmes
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Yasi Salek
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Rob Mahoney
Join cinema legends James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd as they reflect on the 40th anniversary of ‘The Terminator.’ They discuss the challenges they faced early in their careers and how the film's groundbreaking elements reshaped the industry. Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and their colleagues spotlight underseen cinematic gems of 2024, exploring emotional depth and cultural resonance in films like 'Dee Dee' and 'Good One.' The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of film and the importance of championing hidden treasures in a blockbuster-driven market.
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Budgeting *The Terminator*
- Cameron and Hurd initially envisioned The Terminator as a low-budget film, similar to John Carpenter's work.
- They aimed for a budget slightly higher than Halloween, around three to four million dollars.
Securing Funding
- Orion's foreign side initially offered an if-come deal for The Terminator, requiring them to raise the rest of the budget.
- They faced numerous rejections and exploitative offers from other studios.
The Desk Story
- Gale Anne Hurd secured funding from Hemdale after a series of rejections.
- She pretended to be interested in buying a desk from a Hemdale executive to get a meeting.