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Why Iron Man 3’s Shane Black Sets Most of His Movies at Christmas Time
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scrn loglineUnraveling 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.beat sheet- 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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Why Iron Man 3’s Shane Black Sets Most of His Movies at Christmas Time
ComicBook.comStory by Catherine Delgado
scrn logline
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