Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977
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Matthew Robbins (born July 15, 1945) is an American screenwriter and film director [1] best known for his writing work within the American New Wave movement. He collaborated with numerous filmmakers within the movement including George Lucas, Walter Murch and Steven Spielberg, on films like The Sugarland Express, Close Encounters of the Third ...
Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Matthew Robbins was born in New York City and went to the Johns Hopkins University, where he received a BA degree in Romance Languages. Shortly after getting his MFA at the USC School of Cinema, he began writing screenplays with partner Hal Barwood.
- Writer, Director, Actor
- July 15, 1945
- Matthew Robbins
Matthew Robbins (born July 15, 1945) is an American screenwriter and film director best known for his writing work within the American New Wave movement.
Dec 10, 2022 · “We were turned down everywhere,” says Matthew Robbins, who wrote the first few drafts of Pinocchio and shares a co-writer credit on it with del Toro. “The Disney imprimatur was so severe that our version took studios by surprise, to put it mildly.
- Gregory Wakeman
Mar 27, 2023 · Matthew Robbins, co-writer and director of Dragonslayer, talks about the origins, challenges and legacy of his 1981 fantasy adventure. He also shares his experience of working with Guillermo del Toro on Pinocchio and other projects.
Apr 15, 2023 · Director Matthew Robbins talks about his 1981 fantasy film Dragonslayer, which he co-wrote with Hal Barwood. He shares his memories, influences, and collaboration with Guillermo del Toro for the 4K Ultra HD release.
Oct 26, 2015 · Screenwriter Matthew Robbins talks about his career, from studying in Paris with Walter Murch to collaborating with Guillermo del Toro on Crimson Peak. He reveals how they met, what they bonded over, and how they work together.
