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shay d. @lilyslabo.bsky.social · 13h

We have another exciting and exclusive interview up on Tough Business— this time with acclaimed director Shane Black! @alissadmc.bsky.social and I sat down to chat with him about Play Dirty and his thoughts on Westlake’s work.

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"We don't compromise Parker's code" - An Exclusive Interview with Shane Black

A week after the highly-anticipated release of Play Dirty, Tough Business had the pleasure of sitting down for a chat on all things Parker with acclaimed director Shane Black. Best known for neo-noir hits like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and The Nice Guys, Shane spoke about his new film, his thoughts on Parker and Grofield's dynamic, and a glimpse behind-the-scenes of this latest Richard Stark adaptation.

TB: You've talked about discovering Parker at a young age, but what drew you to the books? Do they still hold the same appeal years later?

SB: That's a good question. Thave encountered Parker at various points in my life, and also not just him but the Dortmunder books as well - and the standalones. Westlake tended to be a writer of comic caper novels. My first introduction was The Hot Rock, and then I moved on to Parker. Like I said, I went through the years with him, and the novels don't lose anything at all. They have this sort of readability about them, and the fact that they're each sort of little gems; they're not huge novels, even Butcher's Moon slides past.

The prose holds up, the attitude holds up. These evolved over the years - the first one was written when there were rotary telephones and the last was written when there were handheld Samsungs - so along the way, he managed to proceed with this character without compromising even an iota of the punch and the style and the grace of the books. I refer to Westlake as the mystery writers' mystery writer. It seems to me that if you would ask any of the ones in the business who sold more books than him, they'd say, “yeah, well, he's still the guy that takes you to school, he's still the guy that I go back to when I want the real stuff."

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 14h

Holy shit Park Chan-wook new film is based on the novel The Ax by Donald Westlake.

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No Other Choice Trailer #1 (2025)

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Matt Miller @mattmiller.bsky.social · 17h

few better movie experiences than watching something where you’re like “there’s no way they can stick this landing” and then it goes full Kerri Strug. that’s this movie.

Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 18h

If you are looking for an unusual, tense, and oddly beautiful horror movie this Halloween, I highly recommend A Dark Song, should it have escaped your notice before.

Woman facing a doorway with arcane symbols with title A Dark Song and accolades including Outstanding abd An Utterly Unique Film.

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 16h

It's a great movie.

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 3d

"electricity consumption from (AI) data centres is estimated to amount to around 415 terawatt hours (TWh), or about 1.5% of global electricity consumption in 2024."

Youtube music mix recommendations Hip-hop

Middle Aged Dad Jam Band, Billy Joel, Duran Duran, and more

Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 4d

Weird, fucked up, cringey, and hilarious.
Friendship 2024 #filmsky

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Daily Squibs @dailysquibs.bsky.social · 5d

DAWN OF THE DEAD (Romero, 1978)

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 7d

Say what you will about the over the top action and humorous tone but Shane Black's take on Donald E. Westlake's Parker is closer to the books than the other 8 films based on the character.
Play Dirty 2025 #filmsky

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Skip Bolden 💙🎬🎞️ @skipbolden.bsky.social · 10d

The Legend of Hell House (1973) Directed by John Hough starring Pamela Franklin, Roddy McDowall, Clive Revill, and Gayle Hunnicutt.

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 9d

An anthem for the times we live in.

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Roxanne but its just Rocks

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 10d

So bad it's almost good.
Bloodfight 1989 #filmsky

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 10d

Bolo Yeung the Guy With the Snake On His Face

Bolo Yeung With a Snake On His Face tattoo

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🎟️ Grindhouse Cinema Database ™ 🍿 @gcdb.bsky.social · 12d

What Was Playing on The Deuce: Sept 27, 1983 #KungFuSaturday #grindhouse #filmsky #nyc

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 14d

Oh boy!

Tear Them Apart Podcast @tearthemapartpod.bsky.social · 14d

We are finally back!
Join Evan, Paul, and their special guest Scott Dorward LIVE on YouTube October 30th at 8pm eastern time.
We shall be talking a lot and taking your questions.
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Videocast #19 All Hallows' Eve Eve Extravaganza - special guest Scott Dorward

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Angela Collier @acollierastro.bsky.social · 15d

hell yeah dude

The War on Science

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 17d

What movie do you consider "perfect"? #filmsky

Scene from Heroes of the East aka Challenge of the Ninja aka Shaolin vs. Ninja aka Shaolin Challenges Ninja

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 17d

What movie do you consider "perfect"? #filmsky

Scene from The Taking of Pelham One Two Three 1974

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 17d

What movie do you consider "perfect"? #filmsky

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 17d

Nothing wrong with a feel good Superman movie every once in a while.
Superman 2025 #filmsky

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 19d

If you watch this for the story or the acting you'll go mad but if you watch for the gratuitous mid 80s Manhattan, definitely filmed with permits by Larry Cohen, it's a blast.
Perfect Strangers 1984 #filmsky

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 19d

Flu and COVID shots achieved. Had to jump through some hoops. What a fucking country.

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 20d

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 21d

Tonight Kal-El sleeps with the fishes.

Cover of the comic book world's finest number one ninety four

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 23d

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Paul M Yellovich 🍍💨 @mryellovich.bsky.social · 24d

Film based on an unproduced Ed Wood script with no spoken dialogue and a crazy cast.
Good? No but interesting.
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died 1997 #filmsky

What Happens Next Will Scare You movie poster

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