John Patrick Shanley

John Patrick Shanley

  • Born: 1950-10-3
  • Birthplace: Bronx, New York, U.S.
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  • Profession: Screenwriter, director
  • Nationality: America
  • Representative Works: Moonstruck, Joe Versus the Volcano, Doubt, Doubt, Wild Mountain Thyme
  • John Patrick Shanley (John Patrick Shanley), born in the Bronx, New York, USA on October 3, 1950, is an American screenwriter and director.
    In 1987, he served as the screenwriter for the romantic comedy film " Moonstruck ", which won the 60th Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay [6]  . In 1990, directed his first film " Joe Versus the Volcano " [7]  . In 1995, he served as the screenwriter of the sci-fi action movie " Congo ". In 2002, he served as the screenwriter for the war movie " Escape from Baghdad ". In 2005, the screenwriter of the stage play "Doubt" won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama [1]  and the 59th Tony Award for Best Drama [2]  . In 2008, he directed and wrote the suspense film " Doubt " [3]  , which was nominated for the 81st Oscar Award for Best Adapted Screenplay [5]  , with which he was nominated for the 66th Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay in the film category [ 8]  . In 2018, he served as the screenwriter of the comedy film "The Portuguese Kid". In 2020, directed the romantic movie " Wild Mountain Thyme " [4]  .

    Performing Experience

    In 1987, he served as the screenwriter of the romantic comedy movie " Moonstruck ". The film tells the story of accountant Lolita who became a widow because of a car accident with her ex-husband. After being engaged to a bachelor Johnny, she accidentally had a relationship with his brother Ronnie. , Won the Best Original Screenplay at the 60th Academy Awards   .
    In 1989, he served as the screenwriter of the suspenseful love film "Yao Wu Yang Wei". In 1990, directed his first film " Joe Versus the Volcano "   . In 1993, he served as the screenwriter of the fantasy adventure animation film "Dinosaur Story: Back to the Future". In 1995, he served as the screenwriter of the sci-fi action movie " Congo ". In 2002, he served as the screenwriter for the war movie " Escape from Baghdad ".
    In 2005, he served as the screenwriter for the stage play "Doubt", which tells the conflict between a nun and a Catholic priest, and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama   and the 59th Tony Award for Best Drama   . In 2006, he served as the screenwriter of the short feature film "The Red Coat".
    In 2008, he directed and wrote the suspense film " Doubt " co-starred by Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman . The film was nominated for the 81st Oscar Award for Best Adapted Screenplay , and he was nominated for the 66th Golden Globe Movie by virtue of the film. Best screenwriter in the category . In 2018, he served as the screenwriter of the comedy film "The Portuguese Kid". In 2020, directed the romantic movie " Wild Mountain Thyme ", which was co-starred by Emily Blunt and Jamie Dornan .    

    Character Evaluation

    Since the movie "Joe Versus the Volcano" in 1990, John Patrick Shanley returned to the back of the camera and directed the tube "Doubt" for the first time. It is worth mentioning that he maintained his strength in the past, and described how the tragic distortion of the moral conviction without solid evidence was tragically distorted. At the same time, he has done a very thorough exploration of the character characteristics of the four protagonists in the film. This 90-minute film not only has controversial themes describing church scandals as a selling point, but its plot design is also very fascinating. At the same time, he uses the sharp dialogue between the characters and the development of each role as the classic structure, carefully laying out the central theme of the screenwriter . 
    Extended Reading
    • Tressie 2022-05-29 16:30:40

      "The Wizard of Magic Island" the brave guy jumps into the volcano

      Joe is a data administrator in a factory, working diligently, no matter how hard Joe works, the boss still wants to squeeze him. After feeling sick, Joe went to see the doctor. The doctor told Joe that he had cerebral plaques, which was an incurable disease. Joe only had 6 months to live. The...

    • Torrey 2022-05-29 22:43:06

      Moon and beauty

      After watching this movie, it's hard to make a man not fall in love with Meg Ryan. After Banks’ female colleague rejected him, I thought Meg Ryan’s play was over, and it was such a mentally handicapped character. Later, I didn't expect all the women in the movie to be Meg Ryan. The three roles...

    Joe Versus the Volcano quotes

    • Waponi Chief: Do you want to marry him?

      Patricia: Yes.

      Waponi Chief: Do you want to marry her?

      Joe Banks: Yes.

      Waponi Chief: Good. You're married.

      Joe Banks: [shaking the Chief's hand] Thank you, Chief.

      Patricia: Thank you, Chief.

      Waponi Chief: I'm going now.

    • Angelica: Would you like to hear one of my poems?

      Joe Banks: Sure.

      Angelica: Long ago, the delicate tangles of his hair... covered the emptiness of my hand... Would you like to hear it again?

      Joe Banks: Ok.

      Angelica: Long ago, the delicate tangles of his hair... covered the emptiness of my hand.