After the crash-and-burn of THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT, Shane Black disappeared from Hollywood for nearly a decade. When he returned, it was on his own terms—and with a directorial debut that would change everything.

In the final episode of our Black Christmas series, we’re joined by writer and friend of the show DJ Wilson to explore how KISS KISS BANG BANG brought Shane Black back into the spotlight. We discuss how Joel Silver helped get the film made, how Black’s script resurrected Robert Downey Jr.’s career, and how this offbeat noir comedy became a cult favorite—and a stepping stone to Iron Man.

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Coming Up:

DEATH RIDES A HORSE (1967)

THRILLER: A CRUEL PICTURE (1973)

LADY SNOWBLOOD (1973)

Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.

This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne & Justin Bishop, with special thanks to Todd Davis.

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