'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' (feat. Thomas Greene of Movies After Work)
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This episode, Thomas Greene of Movies After Work joins us to discuss Shane Black's directorial debut, 2005's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. The movie stars a pre-Iron Man Robert Downey Jr., a post-Batman Val Kilmer, and a star-making turn by Michelle Monaghan. Thomas and I delve into how it was a pivotal movie for not only those involved but him as well. We'll discuss how accurately Black captures the LA scene, why the movie impacted Thomas' own writing, and which of the movie's leads ultimately steals the movie.
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