Name: Shane Black
Title: Writer, Actor, Producer and Director
Professional Resume: Shane Black has become one of the highest-paid screenwriters in motion picture history, particularly specializing in the action-adventure genre. Originally intending to become an actor while at UCLA, Black was encouraged to try his hand at scriptwriting by a long-time friend. In addition to his prolific screenwriting--Black is much sought after for rewriting assignments--he has occasionally been able to play bit parts in movies, satisfying his original goal.
Mr. Black's screen credits include The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), The Last Action Hero(1993), Robocop 3 (1993) The Last Boy Scout (1991), Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Dead Heat (1988) (actor), Predator (1987) (actor), Lethal Weapon (1987) and The Monster Squad (1987).
Interviews
Theme of Discussion: Interesting but flawed characters helps you put yourself in their shoes.
Theme of Discussion: Setting is an additional character.
Theme of Discussion: Shane's "Hay Stack" theory concerning importance of twisting the plot to maintain viewer interest in the story.
Theme of Discussion: Key to writing good dialogue is being a good listener.
Theme of Discussion: Character exposition revealed truthfully.
Theme of Discussion: Life is about people, stories are about people.
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