Ronald Shusett
Biography: Ronald Shusett (born June 1935) is an American screenwriter and film producer, best known for his works in the science fiction genre. He wrote the original story for Alien (1979) with Dan O'Bannon and later Alien vs. Predator (2004). In 1974, he was the first to option the Philip K. Dick short story, "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale", that became the basis of the film Total Recall.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 01, 1935
Deathday: N/A
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Tales from the Script
2009-01-10
Tales from the Script
Overview: Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon"), John Carpenter ("Halloween"), Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption"), William Goldman ("The Princess Bride"), Paul Schrader ("Taxi Driver"), and dozens of other Hollywood screenwriters share hilarious anecdotes and penetrating insights in "Tales from the Script," the most comprehensive documentary ever made about screenwriting. By analyzing their triumphs and recalling their failures, the participants explain how successful writers develop the skills necessary for toughing out careers in one of the world's most competitive industries. They also reveal the untold stories behind some of the greatest screenplays ever written, describing their adventures with luminaries including Harrison Ford, Stanley Kubrick, Joel Silver, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg. The film was produced in tandem with the upcoming HarperCollins book of the same name.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-10
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The Alien Saga
2002-11-13
The Alien Saga
Overview: In 1979, Alien burst onto the scene with a strong female lead in the form of Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) battling the ultimate biomechanical creature. The brilliant and terrifying result reinvented the horror and science fiction genres, creating one of the most successful and celebrated film franchises in Hollywood history. This award-winning, feature-length documentary explores the series.
Genres: Documentary Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-13
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Memory: The Origins of Alien
2019-01-24
Memory: The Origins of Alien
Overview: The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-01-24
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The Alien Legacy
1999-06-01
The Alien Legacy
Overview: A behind the scenes look at the making of 'Alien'
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-06-01
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The Beast Within: Making Alien
2003-12-02
The Beast Within: Making Alien
Overview: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Alien,” the terrifying classic about a spaceship crew trapped with a hideous monster that's hunting them one by one.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-02
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Imagining 'Total Recall'
2001-01-01
Imagining 'Total Recall'
Overview: Making of documentary featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Paul Verhoeven.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-01-01
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