Shane Black
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Biography: Shane Black (born December 16, 1961) is an American filmmaker and actor who has written such films as Lethal Weapon, The Monster Squad, The Last Boy Scout, Last Action Hero, and The Long Kiss Goodnight. He is also known as the original creator of the Lethal Weapon franchise. As an actor, Black is best known for his role as Rick Hawkins in Predator (1987). He made his directorial debut with the film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in 2005. Black went on to write and direct Iron Man 3 (2013), The Nice Guys (2016), and The Predator (2018). Description above from the Wikipedia article Shane Black, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Writing
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Birthday: December 16, 1961
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Gender: Male
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Predator
Overview: A team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle come to find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Adventure Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-06-12
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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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Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter
Overview: The film takes place one year after the events of Captain America: The First Avenger, in which Agent Carter, a member of the Strategic Scientific Reserve, is in search of the mysterious Zodiac.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-04
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In Search of the Last Action Heroes
Overview: The most comprehensive retrospective of the '80s action film genre ever made.
Genres: Documentary Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-01
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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Overview: Filmmaker Alan Smithee finds himself the unwilling puppet of a potentially bad big budget action film, for which he proceeds to steal the reels, and leaves the cast and crew in a frenzy.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-27
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Any Day
Overview: Following his release from prison, an ex-fighter meets a woman who helps him put his life back together.
Genres: Thriller Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-03-27
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Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
Overview: A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-03-18
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As Good as It Gets
Overview: Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon. After Simon is brutally attacked and hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, leaves work to care for her chronically ill son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-19
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Swing State
Overview: A bohemian Seattle DJ uses his on-air charisma to create a fictitious conservative radio personality, becoming an overnight sensation. Won best comedy for Palm Beach Film Festival 2016. Won Best Director LA Film Festival. Produced by Arthur L. Bernstein and Adam Falkoff
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-02-03
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RoboCop 3
Overview: The mega corporation Omni Consumer Products is still bent on creating their pet project, Delta City, to replace the rotting city of Detroit. Unfortunately, the inhabitants of the area have no intention of abandoning their homes simply for desires of the company. To this end, OCP have decided to force them to leave by employing a ruthless mercenary army to attack and harass them. An underground resistance begins and in this fight, RoboCop must decide where his loyalties lie.
Genres: Action Adventure Crime Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-01-21
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Dead Heat
Overview: Detective Roger Mortis is killed in action while investigating a string of mysterious robberies: until he's brought back from the dead with a chemical company's secret re-animation technology. Now he has twelve hours to solve the case of his own death before he dies: And stays dead.
Genres: Action Horror Science Fiction Thriller Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-05-06
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Wolfman's Got Nards
Overview: A documentary that explores the power of cult film told through the lens of the Monster Squad and the impact it has on fans, cast and crew and the industry.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-08-01
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The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry
Overview: An in-depth look at Dirty Harry (1971), featuring interviews with such film artists as Michael Madsen, 'Hal Holbrook', John Milius, 'Shane Black' and John Badham.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-23
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A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry
Overview: Filmmakers, social scientists and authors take a provocative look at the moral, political and ethical themes of the Dirty Harry films.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-23
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The Business End: Violence in Cinema
Overview: An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in movies and its effect on the audience.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-03
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The Evolution of Clint Eastwood
Overview: Follow Eastwood's career from television star to matinee idol to Oscar-winning director in this wide-ranging documentary.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-03
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The Craft of Dirty Harry
Overview: A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-03
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In Search of Tomorrow
Overview: A nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artist who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.
Genres: Documentary Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-02-19
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The Hunt for Red October
Overview: A new technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast under the command of Captain Marko Ramius. The American government thinks Ramius is planning to attack. Lone CIA analyst Jack Ryan has a different idea: he thinks Ramius is planning to defect, but he has only a few hours to find him and prove it - because the entire Russian naval and air commands are trying to find Ramius, too. The hunt is on!
Genres: Action Adventure Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-02
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If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator'
Overview: A behind-the-scenes look at the 1987 sci-fi/action film that has since become one of the modern classics, about a team of special forces soldiers who find themselves being stalked and killed by a hunter from another world. Includes interviews with the cast and crew, who relate their experiences in bringing this film to life.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-08-10
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Iron Man 3 Unmasked
Overview: Making of Iron man 3
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-08-24
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