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“The Nice Guys movie was the first time in my career where what I wrote on the pages is on the screen. I'm more proud of it than anything else I've done. It is effectively what I wanted. If this movie's bad, it's my fault. It's not somebody else who changed or censored or edited it. This is the stuff I wanted, and that's what's on the screen, and if you don't like it, it's my bad.”

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Shane Black

Shane Black, born on December 16, 1961, is a renowned American screenwriter. His works primarily focus on action and science fiction genres, with his most famous contributions including the 'Iron Man' series and the 'Dark Knight' trilogy. Black is known for his tight scripts and profound character development. more

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