What makes Harry Lockhart such an interesting Private Detective figure, again, is that he's not really a Private Detective. Based on the narrative structure of several Raymond Chandler novels, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is about a NYC thief accidentally turned Hollywood actor who finds himself in Los Angeles and up for the role of a P.I.. He's paired with real-life investigator Gay Perry (Val Kilmer) for training when he unwittingly stumbles on a plot of murder and corruption. The role is notable for being a return to form for Robert Downey Jr., who'd spent the earlier half of the decade mired in scandal. His unique blend of neurotic confidence gives Harry Lockhart a pulse and makes the absurd story wholly believable.
While studying English and Philosophy at Rutgers University, Andrew worked as a constant contributor to the The Rutgers Review. After graduating in 2010, he began working as a free-lance writer and editor, providing his input to numerous areas including reviews for the New York Film Series, The Express-Times, and private script and story consulting. He is currently the Director of Film Studies at The Morris County Arts Workshop in New Jersey and publishes essays on the subject of film and television at his blog, The Zoetrope.
