EPISODE · Dec 24, 2020 · 1H 43M
KISS KISS BANG BANG: Shane Black’s Return & The RDJ Comeback
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After the crash-and-burn of THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT, Shane Black disappeared from Hollywood for nearly a decade. When he returned, it was on his own terms—and with a directorial debut that would change everything. In the final episode of our Black Christmas series, we’re joined by writer and friend of the show DJ Wilson to explore how KISS KISS BANG BANG brought Shane Black back into the spotlight. We discuss how Joel Silver helped get the film made, how Black’s script resurrected Robert Downey Jr.’s career, and how this offbeat noir comedy became a cult favorite—and a stepping stone to Iron Man. BUY OUR NEW MERCH: http://cinemashock.threadless.com Coming Up: DEATH RIDES A HORSE (1967) THRILLER: A CRUEL PICTURE (1973) LADY SNOWBLOOD (1973) GAME OF DEATH (1978) Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy. This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne & Justin Bishop, with special thanks to Todd Davis. Visit our website for episode archives, blogs and more: http://cinemashock.net Follow us: twitter.com/cinema_shock facebook.com/cinemashocknet instagram.com/cinema_shock Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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For the fourth and final episode of our Black Christmas series, we explore how, after nearly a decade in exile, Shane Black returned to Hollywood with the film that would put him in the director’s chair -- and signal a major comeback for one of its stars.
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