EPISODE · Dec 18, 2020 · 1H 42M
THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT: Geena Davis & The $4 Million Script
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By the mid-90s, Shane Black was still riding high—despite the underwhelming performance of THE LAST BOY SCOUT. When his next spec script hit the market, it sparked a bidding war that ended with a record-breaking $4 million sale to New Line Cinema. In this episode, we’re joined by Zack Daigle, co-founder of the annual McArathon Christmas movie fest, to discuss THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. We dive into the high-stakes script sale, Renny Harlin’s direction, Geena Davis’s role as a suburban mom/secret assassin, and how the film’s failure marked a turning point in Shane Black’s career. BUY OUR NEW MERCH: http://cinemashock.threadless.com Coming Up: KISS KISS BANG BANG (2005) 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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With THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT, Shane Black once again broke records when his spec script sold for an unheard of $4 million to New Line Cinema, resulting in Hollywood backlash that would lead to the writer retreating from the business for nearly a decade.
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