Rian Johnson

Filmmaker.

The Last Jedi Lightspeed Crash

Creating the Lightspeed Crash in ‘The Last Jedi’

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This video essay looks at what went into that breathtaking moment.

The Director And The Jedi

14 Things We Learned From ‘The Director and the Jedi’

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The latest ‘Star Wars’ documentary explores all of the behind the scenes stresses and triumphs from ‘The Last Jedi.’

The Director And The Jedi

What Russian Bots Wanted From ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

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There are some fascinating little tidbits in the ‘Last Jedi’ production documentary, ‘The Director and The Jedi.’

Last Jedi Bombers

Watch ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi,’ Then Watch These Movies

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Recommendations that inspired Rian Johnson in the making of ‘Episode VIII’ and more. 

The Brothers Bloom

‘The Brothers Bloom’: The Wrong Time for a Great Film

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In defense of ‘The Brothers Bloom,’ the ugly duckling of Rian Johnson’s pre-‘Star Wars’ filmography.

Rian Johnson Directing The Last Jedi

6 Filmmaking Tips From ‘Star Wars’ Directors

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Learn the secrets to helming an episode of the biggest movie franchise in history.

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Rian Johnson to Direct All-New Star Wars Trilogy

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A new trilogy will exist separately from the Skywalker Saga.

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Rian Johnson Brings Some Serious Heart to ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

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Which evidently involves Johnson directing a rather sensitive-looking Chewie scene too.

Happy Death Day

6 Films To Set the Mood for the Time Loop Slasher ‘Happy Death Day’

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Time Loop madness: making right what will have once gone wrong.