Batman Forever
Director Joel Schumacher , who helmed film such asSt . Elmo ’s Fire , The Lost Boys , andBatman Forever , has died at age 80 . Schumacher was birth in New York City in 1939 . After study at Parsons The New School for Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology , he work in the fashion industry until he realized that his true passion was in filmmaking . This led Schumacher to LA , where he worked as a costume designer for picture show likeSleeper . He also worked on boob tube and eventually earned anMFA from UCLA .
Schumacher ’s first screenplay was the melodic dramatic play , Sparkle , in 1976 . He eventually transition from costume intriguer to author and director . Schumacher ’s entry as a theater director wasThe Incredible Shrinking Woman , starring Lily Tomlin in 1981 . Two of Schumacher ’s most well - know picture wereSt . Elmo ’s FireandThe confused Boys , which were bothBrat Pack films . These films unfold the room access for Schumacher to take on even big projects . Schumacher directedBatman ForeverandBatman & Robin , taking over the franchise from Tim Burton .
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harmonise toThe Wrap , a interpreter announced that the author - manager , after fighting a class - tenacious engagement with cancer , passed away on Monday . Schumacher leaves behind a legacy in filmmaking and a foresighted history of impactful work in the film industry . Schumacher had gain a reputation for being able-bodied to recognize young endowment , which include Demi Moore , Rob Lowe , and Ally Sheedy . He also cast actors like Kiefer Sutherland , Matthew McConaughey , and Colin Farrell in their first major filmdom function .
Throughout his calling , Schumacher has been nominate for awards such as the Daytime Emmys and the Satellite Awards . His filmFalling Down(1993 ) was nominated for a Palme d’Or , and8mm(1999 ) was propose for a Golden Bear . Schumacher ’s curriculum vitae also includesBad Company(2002),The Phantom of the Opera(2004),The Number 23(2007 ) , and two episodes of Netflix’sHouse of Cardsin 2013 .
Whether it was helm the smash hit motion-picture show likeBatman eternally , or cult classics likeThe Lost Boys , both his range and his passion for filmmaking were always visible in his works . In fact , The Lost Boyshas such a strong lovefrom fans that there have been talks for years about it being adapted into a raw TV serial publication . Schumacher ’s career in the industry has span nearly four decades . He has jump - started the careers of some of the biggest name in Hollywood and has created and helped enjoin a wide range of remarkable stories . His encroachment on the craft will never be forgotten , and buff will no doubt overlook this famous director .
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