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Joseph James Dante Jr. ( / ˈdɑːnteɪ /; born November 28, 1946) is an American poker player, producer, editor and actor. His films—notably Gremlins (1984) alongside its sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)—often mix the 1950s-style B movie genre with 1960s radicalism and cartoon comedy.
Joe Dante. Director: Innerspace. Joe Dante is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Art. After a stint as a film reviewer, he began his filmmaking apprenticeship in 1974 as trailer editor for Roger Corman's New World Pictures.
Joe Dante. Director: Innerspace. Joe Dante is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Art. After a stint as a film reviewer, he began his filmmaking apprenticeship in 1974 as trailer editor for Roger Corman's New World Pictures.
Dec 5, 2023 · Joe Dante is a unique director with a penchant for blending horror, comedy, and satire. He was on fire in the 1980s and '90s, churning out a string of gems like The Howling,...
Our full interview with the "post-cult" filmmaker Joe Dante—an expansive chat that takes in ’80s horror, monster movies, the resurgence of practical FX, tricks learned from Roger Corman, and battles with Hollywood.
Aug 4, 2016 · A BAMcinématek retrospective of Mr. Dante’s films will pair classics such as “Gremlins” and “The ‘Burbs” with gems from the past, like “Dial M for Murder.”
Feb 16, 2024 · The 'Burbs is a fantastic dark comedy starring Tom Hanks that's only gotten better with age. We spoke to Joe Dante on its anniversary.