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Joseph James Dante Jr. (/ ˈ d ɑː n t eɪ /; born November 28, 1946) is an American filmmaker, 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.
- Director, producer, editor, actor
- Joseph James Dante Jr., November 28, 1946 (age 76), Morristown, New Jersey, U.S.
- 1968–present
Joe Dante is a director, producer and editor of horror, comedy and sci-fi films, such as Gremlins, The Howling and Innerspace. He also worked on TV shows like Amazing Stories, The Twilight Zone and Salem, and won several awards for his work.
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Joe Dante is a filmmaker, producer and editor who has directed and/or produced many cult films, such as Gremlins, The Howling, Explorers and Matinee. He was born in 1946 in New Jersey and started his career as a trailer editor for Roger Corman. He has also worked with Steven Spielberg and John Carpenter. Learn more about his life, awards, trivia and quotes on IMDb.
- November 28, 1946
Jun 17, 2015 · Joe Dante talks about his latest horror-comedy film, Burying the Ex, which is a zombie film with a twist. He discusses his career, his influences, and the state of film culture today. He also shares his views on the cult status of his earlier films such as Gremlins and The Howling.
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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.
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Joseph James Dante Jr. is an American filmmaker, 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.
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.”
