Do you know that Shane Black loves Christmas?
If you didn't, now you do.
The guy has written many Screenplays and Written/Directed Films that have grossed over $1 Billion.
For him, the Most Wonderful Time of the Year is a great time to set Screenplays.
Let me show you why...
1) Giving
Lethal Weapon- Riggs and Murtagh give each other a reason to keep going. They give each other motivation.
The Long Kiss Goodnight- Samantha is able to reveal the truth, giving safety to everyone.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang- Harry gives a new purpose to Perry and Faith.
Iron Man 3- Stark gives (or loans) his suit to Pepper, setting up her own suit for Endgame.
2) Parties
Lethal Weapon- We see Murtaugh celebrate with his Family.
The Long Kiss Goodnight- a pre-awakened Samantha celebrates the Holiday.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang- Our Hero meets our Heroine first at a Christmas Party.
Iron Man 3- Tony tries to have a private party with Pepper at home.
3) Trees
Lethal Weapon- the climax takes place in the Street surrounded by said trees.
The Long Kiss Goodnight- shoot out by some trees? Yep!
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang- they aren't outside in L.A. Winter, but they show up.
Iron Man 3- does the richest Avenger have a tree? Oh yeah! So do many others too.
4) Snow
Lethal Weapon- Los Angeles is not big on snow, sadly.
The Long Kiss Goodnight- snow is everywhere in the outdoor Scenes.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang- More L.A. Winter- damn!
Iron Man 3- Black with the save here as Iron Man crashes into the Midwest and is laid out in the snow.
As a bonus, it nearly matches the plight of exasperated John McClain in Die Hard 2.
5) Christmas Past & Future
Lethal Weapon- Riggs' past readies him for his future challenges with Diplomats and others.
The Long Kiss Goodnight- her violent and dangerous Christmas prepares her for...a return to normalcy.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang- Harry survives a Christmas case to become a Detective.
Iron Man 3- Tony's past exploits during the Season created his future Extremis foe. Whoops.
Lethal Weapon- Murtagh's family grows to include Riggs. Aw!
The Long Kiss Goodnight- her family is her anchor and she even returns to it, forgoing action (for now).
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang- Harry and Perry become just like (a dysfunctional) family by the end.
Iron Man 3- Stark destroys his old family (the suits) to make a new one...eventually in Endgame.
Are there more examples and Themes to cover?
If so, let me know and Merry Christmas!
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