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Why Iron Man 3’s Shane Black Sets Most of His Movies at Christmas Time
ComicBook.comStory by Catherine Delgado
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Unraveling director Shane Black's penchant for setting his films during the Christmas season, from the emotional depths of Lethal Weapon to the box office success of Iron Man 3.
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- In a 2013 interview, Black revealed that he uses Christmas as a 'unifying, global heading' that allows his characters to reflect on their lives and attitudes at the end of the year.
- Black was influenced by the thriller Three Days of the Condor, which showed how the festive atmosphere can create a striking contrast with the tension of the story, adding to the drama.
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Shane Black, Drew Pearce, Marvel Studios, Iron Man 3, What If...?, Hawkeye, Lethal Weapon, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, The Nice Guys, The Long Kiss Goodnight