Close Encounters of the Third Kind
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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.. 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 Kind, and Jaws.
Matthew Robbins. Writer: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. 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
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.
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. 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 Kind ...
Dec 10, 2022 · But when he first took his proposed incarnation of Pinocchio out to studios, they balked at the idea of his dark take. “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 ...
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Apr 15, 2023 · Dragonslayer was released in theaters in 1981. Dragonslayer is directed by Matthew Robbins with a script penned by Robbins and Hal Barwood. Dragonslayer stars Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam, Peter Eyre, and Albert Salmi. Related: Guillermo del Toro Has Already Found His Next Stop Motion Project.
Apr 4, 2023 · ComingSoon Senior Editor Spencer Legacy spoke with Dragonslayer co-writer and director Matthew Robbins about the 1981 dark fantasy movie and its new 4K and Blu-ray rerelease.Robbins spoke about ...
