He is one of the best action screenwriters yet the only successful films (box office wise) he's credited to is Lethal Weapon 1 and 2. The Last Boy Scout and The Long Kiss Goodnight are excellent movies and Last Action Hero is the most underrated satire ever. He deserves more success.
shareI was listening to a screenwriting webinar a couple of days ago. The lecturer, who is an experienced film writer and public relations agent with her own, very successful shop, was talking about Shane Black. When I had a chance to comment, I mentioned "The Long Kiss Goodnight". She replied that, when she was taking a screenwriting course at UCLA, the instructor spent an entire class on the first 10 pages of "The Long Kiss Goodnight". This movie is STILL my all-time favorite action film, and I pity those who do not appreciate the intricacies in the psychological aspects. This movie is all about "maleness" vs. "femaleness," while presenting a very exciting storyline. I rate this movie a "10".
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