Joe Eszterhas
Joe Eszterhas is an American screenwriter best known for his work on the 1992 erotic thriller 'Basic Instinct,' which became a cultural phenomenon and sparked significant discussions about sexuality and representation in film. Born on November 23, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, Eszterhas achieved considerable fame and financial success, penning other notable films like 'Showgirls' and 'Sliver.' His controversial storytelling often provokes strong reactions, as seen in his admission of the problematic elements in 'Basic Instinct' amidst the #MeToo movement. Recently, he made headlines by signing on to write a reboot of 'Basic Instinct' that is being pitched as 'anti-woke,' drawing attention to the ongoing debates about film narratives and social attitudes.
Born on Jul 23, 1940 (85 years old)
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Serbia:
Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas wrote the story for 'Basic Instinct' in 13 days and sold the script for three million dollars.
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Slovakia:
Joe Eszterhas wrote the screenplay for Basic Instinct and is working on a reboot.
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Slovakia:
Joe Eszterhas wrote the screenplay for Basic Instinct and is currently working on a reboot of the film.
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Slovakia:
Joe Eszterhas wrote the screenplay for Basic Instinct and is now working on a reboot.
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United Kingdom:
Joe Eszterhas, the screenwriter of 1992 smash Basic Instinct, is to write a reboot sources close to the project are calling 'anti-woke'.
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