Rian Johnson on
Star Wars: The Last Jedi 2017
Johnson's own version of what Star Wars felt like growing up. He wanted buoyancy even in the darker, island-bound stretches.
The Big Picture · Interview
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Is Just the Beginning for Rian Johnson | The Big Picture (Ep. 41)
December 18, 2017/ 15 min/ Sean Fennessy
A quick bonus interview: Sean Fennessy talks to Rian Johnson about making The Last Jedi, the character he couldn't wait to write, and the trilogy he's signed up for next.
10 films across 1 segment.
AI-generated This episode was transcribed and analyzed with AI models. The matches aren't perfect — expect the occasional misheard title or a link to the wrong film.
In conversation
Rian Johnson on
Star Wars 1977
The one he had toys for as a kid, his first exposure and the one that stuck with him most.
Rian Johnson on
The Empire Strikes Back 1980
Got more into it as an adult; the Vader reveal is the model for the moral complexity he chased.
Rian Johnson on
Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2015
Left him with the puzzle of why Luke exiled himself.
Rian Johnson on
Twelve O'Clock High 1949
Gregory Peck reference point for the Poe/Holdo authority clash.
Rian Johnson on
The Dawn Patrol 1938
British counterpart, with David Niven, same hotshot-pilot-vs-command trope.
Rian Johnson on
Phantom Thread 2017
His answer to “last great thing you've seen”: Paul Thomas Anderson is his favorite filmmaker working today.
Rian Johnson on
There Will Be Blood 2007
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