Podcast appearances and mentions of Shane Black

"The Predator" (2018) attempts to breathe new life into the iconic franchise with a mix of action, humor, and sci-fi elements. However, the film struggles with a convoluted plot that juggles multiple storylines, leading to moments of confusion. While "The Predator" offers some entertaining moments and nostalgic nods to its predecessors, it ultimately leaves viewers divided on its effectiveness as a continuation of the franchise.

Shane Black's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang finally gets our deep dive focus for the week, which was long overdue. We both checked out Until Dawn, and Andy also dove into Havoc on Netflix. Throw in the usual chat, film news, and neat things and we have another great show for film geeks by film geeks.Get In TouchThreads @filmfileukBlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.socialMastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.ukX @FilmFileUKInstagram FilmFileUKYoutube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42Email podcast@filmfile.uk

Saskia Archer is an actor on the rise. From the streets of Sydney, to the turf of Tasmania where she embarked on a path to become a paramedic, to a shift to WA where she built her acting skills at the WA Academy of Performing Arts, and now, to the bustling city of New York, Saskia is seeing the world and forging a path in acting doing so.Genre-fans might know Saskia from the 2022 flick The Reef: Stalked, where she played Annie, while others might know her as her turn as Hanabeth in Bali 2022. For these roles, and more to come, including a turn in Shane Black's upcoming film Play Dirty, Saskia leans on her foundations as an empathy-first actor, utilising her skills to change audiences moods and emotions.In the following interview, Saskia talks through her path into acting, what kinds of roles and actors she looks up to, how her initial training as a paramedic informs her acting work, and a lot more. Follow Saskia on Instagram to keep up with her future projects.We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. For an exclusive, unedited version of this interview, visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saskia Archer is an actor on the rise. From the streets of Sydney, to the turf of Tasmania where she embarked on a path to become a paramedic, to a shift to WA where she built her acting skills at the WA Academy of Performing Arts, and now, to the bustling city of New York, Saskia is seeing the world and forging a path in acting doing so.Genre-fans might know Saskia from the 2022 flick The Reef: Stalked, where she played Annie, while others might know her as her turn as Hanabeth in Bali 2022. For these roles, and more to come, including a turn in Shane Black's upcoming film Play Dirty, Saskia leans on her foundations as an empathy-first actor, utilising her skills to change audiences moods and emotions.In the following interview, Saskia talks through her path into acting, what kinds of roles and actors she looks up to, how her initial training as a paramedic informs her acting work, and a lot more. Follow Saskia on Instagram to keep up with her future projects.We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. For an exclusive, unedited version of this interview, visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard, the hosts review 'The Predator' (2018), discussing its characters, plot inconsistencies, and overall execution. They critique the performances, particularly highlighting Thomas Jane's role, while expressing disappointment in the film's writing and direction. The conversation delves into themes of evolution and intelligence, questioning the portrayal of autism in the narrative. Ultimately, the hosts share their final thoughts on the film's forgettable nature and lack of coherence. In this conversation, the hosts critique the latest Predator movie, discussing its storytelling flaws, character development, and overall execution. They express disappointment in the film's direction and compare it unfavorably to previous entries in the franchise, particularly 'Prey.' The discussion also touches on real-world parallels, such as autism and environmental issues, before concluding with thoughts on the future of the franchise and the importance of storytelling in film.TakeawaysThe Predator is the fourth movie in the franchise.Shane Black, who starred in the original, directed this film.Thomas Jane's character was a standout performance.The film's plot had significant inconsistencies.The portrayal of Olivia Munn's character raised questions.The movie attempted to address themes of evolution and intelligence.Critics felt the writing and direction were lacking.The film featured multiple sets of villains, complicating the narrative.The side characters provided some of the best moments.Overall, the film was deemed forgettable by the hosts. The latest Predator movie is considered a significant disappointment.Critics argue that the film's writing and storytelling were flawed.Character development was lacking, leading to a disjointed narrative.The hosts believe that previous films in the franchise, especially 'Prey,' were superior.Real-world issues, such as autism and environmental concerns, were discussed in relation to the film's themes.The conversation highlights the importance of coherent storytelling in movies.The hosts express a desire for the franchise to take a different direction in future films.There is a consensus that the film should not be revisited or celebrated.The hosts emphasize the need for better character arcs and plot development in sequels.The discussion reflects a broader critique of modern filmmaking and its disconnect from audience expectations.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of The Predator02:59 Character Analysis and Performances06:00 Plot Holes and Inconsistencies09:03 Themes of Evolution and Intelligence11:58 Critique of Writing and Direction14:58 Final Thoughts and Conclusion21:51 Critique of the Predator Movie26:07 Storytelling Flaws and Missed Opportunities30:05 Thematic Elements and Character Development36:32 Real-World Parallels and Speculation43:51 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects

Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of Hollywood's biggest financial bombs. In this episode, Troy and Brad delve into The Long Kiss Goodnight, a 1996 action thriller directed by Renny Harlin and written by Shane Black. The film stars Geena Davis as Samantha Caine, a schoolteacher suffering from amnesia, and Samuel L. Jackson as private detective Mitch Henessey and mixes in a heavy dose of '90s nostalgia, "The Long Kiss Goodnight" has gained a cult following over the years; despite its disappointing box office results. Jose from Watch Skip Plus, one of the film's biggest fans, joined the guys in this discussion. Together, they explore the film's production history, its significance in the action genre, and why it deserves a place in your holiday movie lineup.The Long Kiss Goodnight is directed by Renny Harlin and stars Geena Davis, Samual L. Jackson, Patrick Malanhide, Craig Bierko, Brian Cox and David Morse.Not A Bomb has has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy, Jose

Podd Podd Bang Bang! I och med att Val Kilmer plötsligt gick bort så gör dödspodden nu retur med ännu ett avsnitt i hyllningens tecken. Och när man sållar genom Kilmers CV så möts man av hit efter hit. Knepigt att välja rätt film. Men efter lite överläggande föll poddens lott på crime-kult-filmen KISS KISS BANG BANG (2005) av Shane Black där den avlidne storspelar ihop med Robert Downey Jr och Michelle Monaghan. Välkomna till minnesstunden för Val Kilmer

1996's The Long Kiss Goodnight is a Shane Black screenplay on the Renny Harlin luge. What is the deal? Is it a spiritual successor to The Last Boy Scout? What is going on? I don't know. I've been sick for months at this point. I thought I was better well after recording but I can feel the sinus infection coming on. Everything all the time.

This month on Hey, Did You See This One?, we're celebrating Jason's birthday with No Themes, Just Friends—great movies, great guests, zero restrictions.Next up, we're diving into Shane Black's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), a sharp, funny, twisty neo-noir starring Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer. Our good friend Jared McInnis joins us to talk pulp novels, Hollywood, and why this cult classic still slaps.Please remember to like, comment, subscribe and click that notification bell for all our updates! It really helps us out!WE HAVE MERCH - https://www.redbubble.com/people/HDYSTMerch/shop?asc=u & http://tee.pub/lic/GdSYxr8bhtYStarring: Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan & Corbin BernsenDirected By: Shane BlackSynopsis: Two-bit crook Harry Lockhart (Robert Downey Jr.) stumbles into an audition for a mystery film while on the run from the cops. Winning the part, he lands in Hollywood, where he's flung into a tangled, murderous conspiracy with his childhood sweetheart, Harmony Lane (Michelle Monaghan), and hard-boiled private eye Perry van Shrike (Val Kilmer). This deadpan, affectionate parody of film noir tropes is named for film critic Pauline Kael's influential 1968 collection of film reviews and essays.Watch LIVE at: https://www.twitch.tv/heydidyouseethisone every Thursday at 8 PM ESTA PROUD MEMBER OF THE UNITED FEDERATION OF PODCASTSCheck us out online at: https://www.ufpodcasts.com/We use White Bat Audio – a user that creates DMCA free music for podcasters and YouTubers. Please follow at: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudioAudio version of the show: Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heydidyouseethisone Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-did-you-see-this-one/id1712934175YouTube Audio Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD6BOSx2RcKuP4TogMPKXRMCxqfh5k9IU&si=umIaVrghJdJEu2ARMain Intro and Outro Themes created by Josh Howard - remixes by Jacob Hiltz & Jake ThurgoodLogo created by Jeff Robinson#KissKissBangBang #RobertDowneyJr #ValKilmer #ShaneBlackMovies #DarkComedy #FilmTok #MovieTok #Cinephile #PodcastClip #PodcastLife #TrueCrimeVibes #DetectiveStory #FilmRecs #BirthdayVibes #NoThemesJustFriends

In this episode of In a World! Films What If Podcast, we're diving into the sharp, stylish, and criminally underrated Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. It's a neo-noir that balances mystery, satire, and dark comedy with surprising emotional weight. Beneath the witty banter and Hollywood absurdity lies a story that's smarter and more impactful than it initially lets on.Robert Downey Jr. stumbles into acting (literally), Michelle Monaghan brings the heart and heat, and Val Kilmer absolutely steals the show as Gay Perry—a role that's as iconic as it is overdue for the recognition it deserves.This episode is dedicated to the late, great Val Kilmer—whose performance here proves he could outwit, outshoot, and out-sass just about anyone on screen.So grab your detective hat (and maybe a glass of whiskey), and let's unravel this twisted gem that blends bullets with belly laughs—and shows us what happens when Shane Black lets his noir flag fly.

This week we have a close encounter with legendary westerns. 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' delivers the kind of quips and adventures you'd expect from a Shane Black movie with a side order of Burt Bacharach while 'Unforgiven' couldn't be more different with a who's who of Oscar legends delivering a tour de force of realism and violence... it's almost like we're a real podcast or something Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another light week for physical media but Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski have you covered with one of the greatest comedies of all time and one of Peter Sellers' overlooked gems. There is film noir, a sorority massacre and a pair of films covered on The Friendship Dilemma podcast. They include Ryan Reynolds in the friend zone with Amy Smart and Shane Black getting paid to make Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson his mismatched mystery partners.  0:00 - Intro 3:59 - Criterion (Some Like It Hot 4K) 15:06 - Kino (I'm All Right, Jack / Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema XXV) 33:01 - Shout (Sorority House Massacre 4K) 39:50 - Warner Archive (Just Friends) 48:04 - Arrow (The Long Kiss Goodnight 4K) 1:03:44 – New Blu-ray Announcements

After ten long years of podcasting, it's come to this: another What's New to Netflix commentary episode. We give a full-length commentary to a movie streaming now on Netflix, though in the case of this title, you might have to watch it somewhere else, unfortunately. If you do end up getting the chance to view this flick from the comfort of your couch, you'll be joining us as we watch The Nice Guys, starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, who, as the poster suggests, are "not that nice." Shane Black directs this goofy period neo-noir from 2016 featuring lots of heavy drinking and limbs getting injured. It's a groovy scene, man! WARNING: This is not a typical episode of What's New to Netflix. This is an audio commentary. This episode is meant to be listened to while you watch The Nice Guys. If you try to listen to this episode and you are not watching The Nice Guys along with us, a lot of this will not make any sense. got a suggestion for the show?: whatsnewtonetflix@gmail.com

An episode in memoriam of Val Kilmer, who died this week. Mentioned in this episode: 'Val', the excellent, moving, insightful, thoughtful documentary compiled from decades of Val Kilmer's home movies. 'Tombstone' is many people's favorite Kilmer film. 'Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's The Island of Dr. Moreau' is a fantastic making-of-a-trainwreck documentary about one of the most hilariously troubled film sets in Hollywood history. Watch 'Heat'. It's always good for you. Enjoy Val as Gay Perry in Shane Black's 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'. One of the best 80's comedies is 'Real Genius'. Read the Digital Renegade newsletter.

Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews Shane Black, one of Hollywood's highest-paid screenwriters, who redefined action films with witty dialogue, dark humor, and unforgettable characters. From Lethal Weapon to The Nice Guys, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and Iron Man 3, Shane discusses his journey from a self-described "oddball" to a filmmaking powerhouse.Pittsburgh Roots and Early Influences (02:55)Born in Pittsburgh, Black shares how his father's printing business and bookshelf of detective novels sparked his love for "tough guy literature" that would later influence his writing style.Overcoming Personal Struggles (08:00)Black candidly discusses his battles with OCD and alcoholism. He reveals how he transformed these challenges into creative strengths and encourages others to "just lean into being weird."The Psychology Behind His Characters (12:04)Black explains how his characters often represent different aspects of his own psychology. He emphasizes that truly compelling writing comes from creating characters with authentic emotional DNA that resonates with the writer's own experiences.The Creation of Lethal Weapon (15:32)Black describes Lethal Weapon as "an urban western" with Mel Gibson's character representing "a Frankenstein kept in a cage" - a Vietnam veteran reviled by society but needed when violence intrudes on everyday life.Working with Hollywood Icons (27:13)Black shares insights about working with legends like Richard Donner, Tony Scott, Joel Silver, and Robert Downey Jr.From Writer to Director (40:06)Black explains his transition to directing to have more creative control over his work. Black adds that directing allows him to move beyond returning to the blank page and into a more collaborative aspect of filmmaking.Latest Project: Play Dirty (52:01)Black discusses working with Mark Wahlberg, and adapting Donald Westlake's Parker series for Amazon, calling Westlake "the king" among mystery writers and explaining his lifelong admiration for these stories he first read at age 12.Throughout the conversation, Black offers a masterclass on screenwriting in Hollywood. Black and Kevin Goetz discover numerous personal connections, creating an unusually intimate portrait of a filmmaker who transformed Hollywood's action genre. His journey from a bookish child to acclaimed filmmaker serves as proof that leaning into one's unique perspective can lead to extraordinary creative achievements.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review or connect on social media. We look forward to bringing you more revelations from behind the scenes next time on Don't Kill the Messenger!Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Shane BlackProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, Nick Nunez, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment) For more information about Shane Black:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_BlackIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000948/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/director/shane-black/ For more information about Kevin Goetz:Website: www.KevinGoetz360.comAudienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

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Agents Scott and Cam welcome writer/director Shane Black to the show to reveal the secrets behind writing the 1996 spy action film The Long Kiss Goodnight. He also shares stories about working on The Hunt for Red October, Predator and Lethal Weapon, as well as discusses his favourite spy literature. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Social media: @spyhards Purchase the latest exclusive SpyHards merch at Redbubble. View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Theme music by Doug Astley.

Novocaine is the first must watch film of the year.  From the casting to the score- it all just works to create this nice little experience you'll be glad you had.  Novocaine is pretty great! 00:00:00 - Introductions and Banter 0:08:00 - Box Office 0:11:00 - Movie Recommendation- The Nice Guys, Dir. Shane Black, 2016 0:16:45 - Action Comedy Films 0:49:00 - Novocaine, Dir. Dan Berk / Robert Olsen   Hosted, produced and mixed by Grayson Maxwell and Roger Stillion. Visit the new Youtube channel, "Post Credits Podcast" to watch the video version.   Thank you for listening! Check us out on many podcast services: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean. Check is out on YouTube for the full video each week: https://www.youtube.com/@Postcreditspodcast1

Kev and Jay Mack are going live for a no-holds-barred review of The Long Kiss Goodnight! Join the Jibber Jabber Podcast as they break down this underrated 90s action gem, starring Geena Davis as the ultimate amnesiac assassin and Samuel L. Jackson as her wisecracking sidekick. Is this Shane Black-penned thriller a forgotten classic or just a guilty pleasure? Tune in for live reactions, behind-the-scenes trivia, and plenty of laughs as we revisit one of the slickest action flicks of the era. #TheLongKissGoodnight #Movie #Review #Podcast

Robert Downey, Jr. and Val Kilmer have their hands full with Michelle Monaghan in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Join the fellas from Film Seizure as they investigate this Shane Black noir comedy in this week's new episode! Episodes release on Wednesday at www.filmseizure.com "Beyond My Years" by Matt LaBarber LaBarber The Album Available at https://mattlabarber.bandcamp.com/album/labarber-the-album Copyright 2020 Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

Tyler and Konnery are joined by Avengers Kim Labick and Jacob Padilla to kick off MCU Phase 2 and duke it out (aka have enjoyable conversation) over their differing opinions on the most controversial Tony Stark outing, "Iron Man 3"! Together they discuss the auteurist Shane Black of it all (it's Christmas, ever heard of it??), the choice to focus more directly on the man inside the suit, all things real and fake Mandarin, the abrupt fixed-it ending and so much more on this suit-exploding episode of The Friendchise Podcast!

Since finding out Shane Black's 2018 film 'The Predator' was not filmed or even SET in New Mexico, Will and Ryan decided that before selecting a replacement for the next episode it was time to suck it up, watch it anyway and compare it to the sequel/prequel that was the exception that disproves the rule - 'Prey' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Film Fact: Geena Davis made history by being the first actress say, "Suck my d*ck" in a major motion picture. Yes, Geena's then-husband Renny Harlin pulled out all the stops in an effort to make a tough-as-nails action hero out of the Oscar winner. Though the film made back more than its budget, it didn't quite blow up the box office or ignite critics' hearts. So, why is this one of co-host Brian's favorite movies? As is tradition, for Brian's birthday, Christina watched a flick she's never seen before. Is Brian still smitten with this "long kiss"? Did Christina like it at all? The Old Roommates buckle up for an explosive discussion of this 1996 epic action film. Listen to this.Old Roommates can be reached via email at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#RennyHarlin #ShaneBlack #GeenaDavis #SamuelLJackson

Erik Childress & Peter Sobczynski bring you this week's physical media roundup which includes a great upgrade for the family involving a cat and a mouse. Horror fans get some 4K upgrades from four different decades. Film Noir gets several different takes including through the mind of Woody Allen. A legendary black filmmaker championed over the years by Sergio Mims gets his whole collection. There are early appearances by Sam Elliott, Sean Penn and John Cusack along with a reappraisal of a current Oscar contender. A more positive reappraisal has been happening for years with a Shane Black film now in 4K and Peter takes us down the rabbit hole of the time Jean-Luc Godard made a Shakespeare adaptation for Cannon Films. 0:00 – Intro 3:09 - Criterion (King Lear) 17:26 - Warner Archive (Tom and Jerry: The Complete CinemaScope Collection) 21:31 – Warner Bros. (The Nice Guys 4K) 30:18 - Kino (Oscar Micheaux: The Complete Collection, Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema XXIII (Rope of Sand / Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye / Never Love a Stranger), Play It Again Sam, Hot Pursuit) 57:11 - Fun City (Lifeguard, Racing with the Moon) 1:08:50 - Universal (Conclave 4K) 1:13:42 - Arrow (Alice Sweet Alice 4K) 1:22:52 - Shout Factory (Galaxy of Terror 4K, Ghosts of Mars 4K, The Last Voyage of the Demeter 4K) 1:35:21 – New Blu-ray Announcements

Hosted by Andrew Quinn, Darren Mooney and Jess Dunne, this week with special guest Craig McKenzie, The 250 is a (mostly) weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. New episodes are released every second Saturday at 6pm GMT, with the occasional bonus episode between them. This week, Shane Black's The Predator. These mysterious big game hunters have been coming to Earth for generations, hunting the most dangerous game of all. However, when an alien civil war finds its way to Earth, a band of decommissioned army officers find themselves serving as the last line of defense between the planet and a bigger threat than they would have ever dared imagine. At time of recording, it was not ranked on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.

Dom, Q, ILL, and special guest G6 take on the explosive 1991 buddy action comedy The Last Boy Scout in this week's Say Whats Reel review! Directed by Tony Scott and written by Shane Black, this film pairs Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans in a gritty, high-stakes adventure full of twists, laughs, and classic '90s action. Together, we break down the unforgettable one-liners, the shocking plot twists, and the dynamic chemistry between Willis and Wayans as they unravel a political conspiracy. Don't miss this in-depth and hilarious discussion—hit that like button, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments belowThe Last Boy Scout is a 1991 American buddy action comedy film directed by Tony Scott from a screenplay by Shane Black, and produced by Joel Silver. It stars Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans, with Noble Willingham, Chelsea Field, Taylor Negron, Danielle Harris, and Halle Berry. The film follows a washed-up private investigator (Willis) who teams up with a scandalized former football star (Wayans) to uncover a political conspiracy involving their former employers.Find the SWR Crew DOM CRUZETwitter: https://twitter.com/itzdomcruzehoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itzdomcruzehoe/QTwitter: https://twitter.com/King_Quisemoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king_quisemoe/We hope you enjoyed the video and the content we put out here at Say Whats Reel Thank you for watching!

As we've already covered at other times on this podcast, 1989 was a golden year for film, specifically the action genre. Since we already reviewed Batman (1989) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), it is now time to cover that year's third place box office winner, Lethal Weapon 2. Franchises weren't really a thing yet, but after the splash the first Lethal Weapon made on video, not to mention the 80s action wave being cemented by Die Hard the year before, producer Joel Silver was adamant that it was time for a new Lethal Weapon. So he called his wonderkind Shane Black to write another one, which he did with his friend Warren Murphy. But director Richard Donner wasn't too happy with what he came up with, so he once again brought in Jeffrey Boam to do some touch ups. Though if you ask Black, he had completely rewritten what he wrote. But the result, is a slam bang action romp that, as already established, was a box office hit. Do the boys enjoy where the series went? And besides ‘diplomatic immunity', what is memorable about it? Download below to find out what Garrett, Matt, and Adam have to say about what many call a better film than the firs

As we've already covered at other times on this podcast, 1989 was a golden year for film, specifically the action genre. Since we already reviewed Batman (1989) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), it is now time to cover that year's third place box office winner, Lethal Weapon 2. Franchises weren't really a thing yet, but after the splash the first Lethal Weapon made on video, not to mention the 80s action wave being cemented by Die Hard the year before, producer Joel Silver was adamant that it was time for a new Lethal Weapon. So he called his wonderkind Shane Black to write another one, which he did with his friend Warren Murphy. But director Richard Donner wasn't too happy with what he came up with, so he once again brought in Jeffrey Boam to do some touch ups. Though if you ask Black, he had completely rewritten what he wrote. But the result, is a slam bang action romp that, as already established, was a box office hit. Do the boys enjoy where the series went? And besides ‘diplomatic immunity', what is memorable about it? Download below to find out what Garrett, Matt, and Adam have to say about what many call a better film than the firs

Though we've done the Superman series (check our archives for those shows) we would be reminded if we did not cover the OTHER franchise director Richard Donner made into a successful series of films. With a script by a hot shot scriptwriter named Shane Black, Donner set off to turn Lethal Weapon into a slam bang stand alone film. We know how that turned out. But before we get to the sequels, we have to cover the 1987 original. Casting already covered by us in Mad Mad Mel Gibson and dramatic actor Danny Glover, Donner had to see the actors' chemistry alone was going to make for a good time at the movies. Or did it? Listen to Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they go over the ways all of them discovered this franchise, before dissecting one of the 80s most beloved action films. Do all of them agree? Come on, you know us by now.

Though we've done the Superman series (check our archives for those shows) we would be reminded if we did not cover the OTHER franchise director Richard Donner made into a successful series of films. With a script by a hot shot scriptwriter named Shane Black, Donner set off to turn Lethal Weapon into a slam bang stand alone film. We know how that turned out. But before we get to the sequels, we have to cover the 1987 original. Casting already covered by us in Mad Mad Mel Gibson and dramatic actor Danny Glover, Donner had to see the actors' chemistry alone was going to make for a good time at the movies. Or did it? Listen to Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they go over the ways all of them discovered this franchise, before dissecting one of the 80s most beloved action films. Do all of them agree? Come on, you know us by now.

Welcome to How Have You Not Seen! To all the folks in the midwest, we're sorry we said f*ck so much in this one. This week on HHYNS, Carson introduces Caroline to Shane Black's Christmastime neo-noir action comedy, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. A Shane Black movie set during Christmas? I'll believe it when I see it... This week's important questions: Is RDj the only actor that can make this kind of smarm work? How do we feel about Val Kilmer's.... situation in this movie?  Michelle Monaghan; girl next door or troublesome dame? -and-  What do you want for Christmas?

Nothing says Christmas like a Shane Black movie! We discuss LETHAL WEAPON, KISS KISS BANG BAND and THE NICE GUYS. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ub/id1067435576 Follow the Podcast: twitter.com/ImprtCinemaClub Follow Will: twitter.com/WillSloanESQ Follow Justin: twitter.com/DeclouxJ Check out Justin's other podcasts, THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (@thebaystreetvideopodcast), THE VERY FINE COMIC BOOK PODCAST (www.theveryfinecomicbookpodcast.com) and NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MOVIE (@nosuchthingasabadmovie), as Will's MICHAEL AND US (@michael-and-us).

Eamonn and Ben dump a couple of logs in the toilet fire and check out Shane Black's The Long Kiss Goodnight! There's an annual festive rap from Big Turkey Neck, an angry man from Plymouth delivers a Christmas message, and Gordon Ramsey pops in for a chat! And with a whole host of celebrity messages, this episode is even better than finding a lump of coal in your stocking! Ho! Ho! Ho?

Couch Potato Theater: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! On this episode we celebrate the holidays, with the Geena Davis underrated Christmas action film, The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) The Long Kiss Goodnight is a 1996 American action thriller film co-produced and directed by Renny Harlin, and produced by Shane Black and Stephanie Austin with screenplay written by Black. It stars Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Amandes, Yvonne Zima, Brian Cox, Patrick Malahide, Craig Bierko, and David Morse. The story follows an amnesiac schoolteacher (Davis) who sets out to recover her identity with the help of a private detective (Jackson) when they discover a dark conspiracy. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Bluesky: @akylew - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Lacee Aderhold on X, Letterboxd, Bluesky, Discord & Bluesky: @LaceePants / Instagram: @thelaceepants #CouchPotatoTheater #CPT #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #TheLongKissGoodnight #TheLongKissGoodnight1996 #TheLongKissGoodnightMovie #GeenaDavis #SamuelLJackson #RennyHarlin #ShaneBlack #TomAmandes #YvonneZima #BrianCox #PatrickMalahide #CraigBierko #DavidMorse #StephanieAustin #ChristmasMovies #ChristmasActionMovies #90sActionMovies #1996Movies #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #LaceeAderhold

Season's Greeting from Escape Hatch! Remember last year, when we had dale_a on to talk about Dan Ackroyd wearing black face on our Trading Places episode? Well, we figured for our 3rd Annual Holiday Movie Extravaganza, we'd choose the not at all controversial 2005 neo-noir Shane Black classic that restarted Robert Downey Jr.'s career, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. While Jason opted to keep his reputation unblemished, we were so lucky to be joined by the showrunner of Veep and co-host of the original movie prop podcasts The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, Dave Mandel! Dave leads us on an in-depth discussion of comedy screenwriting that makes this movie shine. Enjoy! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:10:44) Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Roundtable (00:15:33) Your Letters (01:12:43) Notes and Links Check out Escape Hatch Merch! Our all new collection of swag is available now and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Hang out with Haitch, Jason, and other friends of the pod. Check out the invite here. Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts, alongside: 70mm (a podcast for film lovers), Bat & Spider (low rent horror and exploitation films), The Letterboxd Show (Official Podcast from Letterboxd), Cinenauts (exploring the Criterion Collection), Lost Light (Transformers, wrestling, and more), and Will Run For (obsessed with running). Check these pods out!. See the movies we've watched and are going to watch on Letterboxd Escape Hatch's Breaking Dune News Twitter list Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at letters@escapehatchpod.com or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211. Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram. Music by Scott Fritz and Who'z the Boss Music. Cover art by ctcher. Edited and produced by Haitch. Escape Hatch is a production of Haitch Industries.

Midway through our December to Dismember, we've got Shane Black's bank-breaking screenplay The Long Kiss Goodnight, a chance for America's Sweetheart Geena Davis to maybe redeem herself after Cutthroat Island. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 117: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) (00:00:18) - Intro. (00:01:33) - Does Geena Davis get her redemption arc with this one (00:04:46) - Did the box office suffer from the stank of Cutthroat Island (00:05:57) - Some Shane Black talk. (00:10:13) - Talking Sam Jackson and Geena Davis' performances. (00:15:18) - The rest of our cast, and some last thoughts before getting into the movie itself. (00:21:05) - The slightly limp intro. (00:25:55) - Enter Sam Jackson's Mitch Henessey.  (00:27:53) - She's got some of that Fred Flintstone amnesia, apparently. (00:30:16) - Mama's got a brand new murder bag, and Henessey just wants to be a dad. (00:35:16) - All kinds of knife crime. (00:40:37) - One-Eyed Jack comes calling. (00:43:34) - Break! (00:44:01) - We're back, and it's time for a little road trip. (00:49:04) - Enter Brian Cox. (00:52:12) - Giant guns in suitcases, and a shootout at the train station. (01:03:04) - Amish water torture, followed by a night in Atlantic City. (01:15:17) - Return to the suburbs. (01:21:10) - Holding the phone company hostage, then off to ruin a false flag operation. (01:29:31) - Timothy, you ARE the father! (01:38:07) - This child has made a very poor choice, but now we have a race against time. (01:46:52) - All good movies end with a Larry King segment. (01:51:33) - Final thoughts. (01:55:04) - Housekeeping for next week's movie, and our final film of 2024: Eastern Promises! (01:58:00) - Outro.

Send us a textHang out with us as we explore the major spec sale that shook Hollywood just before the holidays: the AI thriller spec script "Alignment" by Natan Dotan, a writer who, until a week ago, had no representation.The Hollywood Reporter Article by Borys Kithttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fifth-season-makeready-1236069133/The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards sponsors the WRITERS' HANGOUT.Executive Producer Kristin OvernExecutive Producer Sandy AdomaitisProducer Terry SampsonMusic by Ethan StollerContact us at the writershangoutpodcast@gmail.com

Ladies and gentleman, pray forgive Dave in his capacity as host this week: His rhythm was off, as he was interrupted during the Patreon segment by a restless 9-year-old. (Speaking of Patreon, we cover the Shane Black-written, Geena Davis-starring THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. It's a fun conversation!) This week we all watched THE BRUTALIST (3:44), Brady Corbet's post-WWII epic featuring Adrien Brody as a talented architect trying to thrive in the United States while dealing with rampant antisemitism (he's a Hungarian Jew), the process of getting his wife and niece to the United States (they're stuck in Budapest), and designing and building a giant multiuse project for garbage human Guy Pearce (his character, not Guy Pearce the person, whom we've heard is lovely). We have lots to say about this complex, multilayered, truly epic film, including whether it's the best picture of the year, like many critics contend.  Then we move onto Robert Eggers' latest: His version of NOSFERATU (40:14), inspired by F.W. Murnau's 1922 classic (which was lifted from Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula"). It looks good. Its actors are committed. Lily-Rose Depp is fantastic. But is the horror movie worth watching? Does Dave want to throw Nicholas Hoult into a windowless room and toss away the key? We had three very different opinions. 

"I guess we need to register you as a Lethal Weapon." For Episode 344, Thomas and Brandon finish our Christmas Action series with LETHAL WEAPON. Listen as they discuss Shane Black's early writing career, the casting of the leading duo, and how the production team created Christmas in Los Angeles.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content:  Opening Banter - Rom-Coms and Christmas Classics (00:00:10) Recap of Christmas Action Genre (00:08:30) Intro to Lethal Weapon (00:13:59) How Lethal Weapon Got to Production (00:19:38) Favorite Scenes (00:28:51) On Set Life - (01:00:25) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:07:32) What Worked and What Didn't (01:12:35) Film Facts (01:23:08) Awards (01:31:27) Final Questions on the Movie (01:39:02) Final Questions on the Genre (01:49:04) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:53:03) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

Perennial Christmas classic Lethal Weapon redefined the buddy cop genre with its festive setting, unique characters and the undisputed chemistry between Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Shane Black's screenplay combined humour and action and made it a benchmark for future action films, and Richard Donner's direction brought a skilled touch to the film's pacing and storytelling. Unlike other buddy cop or action movies of the 80s, it also explores deep themes of depression, grief, and trauma, particularly through Riggs's character. Lethal Weapon broke new ground by incorporating themes of emotional vulnerability in its portrayal of masculinity.The cultural impact of Lethal Weapon is also prevalent, particularly how it addresses themes of race and the changing portrayal of law enforcement in cinema. The narrative resonates differently in today's context, especially regarding ongoing discussions about police conduct and racial dynamics in America. Lethal Weapon isn't just as a successful action film, but as a poignant commentary on friendship, trauma, and societal issues, as well as the power of found family - even if the dinner's aren't all that great... I would love to hear your thoughts on Lethal Weapon (1987) !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! I won the Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards recently. I am beyond thrilled, and hugely grateful to the Ear Worthy team. It means so much to me to be recognised by a fellow indie outlet, and congratulations to all the other winners!CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Sade, Claudia, Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Dave, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Pete, Heather, Danny, Aly, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Michele, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle and BRAND-NEW PATRON AARON!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Jeff and Andrew are getting into the holiday spirit with Shane Black's snarky fast-talking dialogue, dark humor, and neo-noir story telling of his directorial debut; Kiss Kiss Bang Bang!We want to hear your feedback! Let us know here! A Film By... Podcast SurveyFor exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

In this episode Hilliard and guest co-hosts Scott Foster & Brian Austin (Script Hop/The Gauntlet), sat down with OG screenwriters - SHANE BLACK (Lethal Weapon, Iron Man 3, A Long Kiss Goodnight) and JIM HERZFELD (Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, The Jungle Book, etc) in a super dope conversation covering ELEMENTS OF CRAFT for screenwriters. So much wisdom dropped, so many laughs, so much fun y'all!We also spend some time talking about Script Hop where Shane, Jim and myself are on the Advisory Board talking with Brian dnd Scott about the success of THE GAUNTLET - A revolutionary gateway into the industry — where no script is ever at the mercy of a
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“They rat-a-tat off each other, and Joe Pesci really well...” - Chris, on the cast's chemistry On this month's total banger We ❤️ Movies episode, we're gifting ourselves an early Christmas present by re-watching and talking all about the total I-Got-It-By-The-Way sequel, Lethal Weapon 2! How fantastic is that toilet sequence? Is this the only LW film where Pesci is tolerable? How funny is it that Steve Kahan, the actor who plays Captain Murphy, looks and sounds exactly like the late, great Dick Donner? And why couldn't they have kept Shane Black's—whoa there! This episode is for subscribers only! To access the full show, along with countless hours of exclusive shows you can't get anywhere else, sign up for our Patreon today! You'll get this full episode on the fantastic Lethal Weapon 2, along with access to our other shows like Animation Damnation, The Nexus, MELR0210 & more!

Happy Holidays from mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The previously-unavailable-on-the-free-feed 17th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff finding the perfect storm of their oldseason on Cinematic Child Neglect and the holidays with Iron Man 3, the controversial beginning to the MCU's Phase 2 by buddy cop/Christmas aficianado Shane Black. There's a lot to unpack about this festive CGI fest, so let's give our home adress to a terrorist, shoot a surprisingly large amount of people, and add a twist that's so surprising the internet has a collective meltdown, as we dive deep into Iron Man 3, enjoying this previously Patreon-exclusive episode we recorded JUST FOR PATRONS (or YOU NOW)!  And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and, of course, enjoy your holidays!

Can you believe it's already December?? Our annual Christmas Series will feature a few unorthodox selections, just to keep things spicy. We'll start things with a 90s cult flick that might have slipped under your radar: The Long Kiss Goodnight, starring Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson. This spy action-comedy had top level stars, a premium screenwriter (Shane Black, who created the Lethal Weapon series), a veteran director (Renny Harlin, of Die Hard 2 fame), and yet it was a box office disappointment. Why was that? Has it gained a cult following since then? Most importantly: How is it as a Christmas movie?Find out the answers to all of those and more on this week's CInemavino!

This week in the Video Dungeon, we're blowing a hole in limbo and diving deep into the beloved cult classic, The Monster Squad (1987)! In this iconic film from Fred Dekker and Shane Black, a group of kids team up to save the world from the legendary, and legally distinct, classic monsters Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolfman, The Mummy, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon! Packed with adventure, comedy, and horror this film defined a generation of horror fans by updating the Universal Monsters and stuffing them all into one movie!