In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, host GG Hawkins sits down with legendary screenwriter and director Shane Black, known for iconic films like Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout, The Nice Guys, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. The two dive deep into Black’s creative process, his latest project Play Dirty (an adaptation of Donald Westlake's Parker novels), and how his filmmaking journey and sobriety have shaped his vision. From staying true to source material while adding his unique voice, to building character-driven action scenes and navigating Hollywood with integrity and purpose, Shane shares invaluable insights for filmmakers at every stage.In this episode, we discuss: What drew Shane to the Parker novels and how he approached adapting themThe balance between honoring Westlake’s tone and injecting Shane’s signature witHow to structure complex stories while preserving ambiguity and character depthCreating blue-collar, competent anti-heroes as a more grounded alternative to spy thrillersThe role of pre-visualization, animatics, and spontaneity on setHow Shane leads a creative and collaborative environment with his cast and crewThe power of post-production and the art of shaping the final story in the editBuilding creative stamina and the importance of structure in a writer’s dayAdvice for filmmakers entering a fear-based industry with confidence and authenticityThe impact of sobriety and self-awareness on creativity and leadershipGuests Shane BlackSubscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here: This episode of The...
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