Rian Johnson
- Birthdate: December 17, 1973
- Birthplace: Silver Spring, Maryland
- Known For: Knives Out, Glass Onion, Star Wars VIII- The Last Jedi
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R-Rated Netflix Sci-Fi Time Travel Thriller Will Keep You Guessing
If you’re a fan of classic time travel movies with mind-bending paradoxes just begging to be plotted out on some …
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Mark Hamill Is Wrong About Luke Skywalker
One thing that The Last Jedi haters often bring up is that even Mark Hamill seemed to hate what the …
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Rian Johnson Deserved The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy From The Start
With years of hindsight now, many Star Wars fans are in agreement that the sequel trilogy has claimed the new …
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Knives Out Fans Already Solve Netflix Mystery Before It Even Comes Out?
Fans may have solved the mystery of Wake Up Dead Man, the third installment in the Knives Out franchise, which …
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Jeremy Renner Gets Perfect Netflix Role, First Movie After Accident
Whether it’s fighting off aliens bent on destroying the world in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or reclaiming his life after …
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Luke Skywalker Died Because Of Disney’s Poor Planning
The Last Jedi annoyed the Star Wars fandom in many ways, but its chief sin in the eyes of some …
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How Star Wars’ Most Controversial Director Insulted George Lucas
As you might expect, The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson has spent a lot of time justifying his storytelling decisions …
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The Most Surprising Thing Rian Johnson Got Wrong About Star Wars Villains
As we draw closer and closer to a solo Rey movie, we have been thinking more about the Star Wars …
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Knives Out 3 Continues Rian Johnson’s Musical Tradition On Netflix
Just as his filmmaking career was getting started back in 2008 with Brick, Rian Johnson paired with folky rock band …
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6 Actors That Need To Appear In Knives Out 3
Last week came the official Netflix announcement that the third film in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out franchise would be Wake …
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Knives Out 3 Needs To Give Us More Of Forgotten Character
Netflix recently revealed the name of the upcoming Knives Out 3: the title is Wake Up Dead Man, after the …
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Knives Out Recurring Villain Hiding In Plain Sight
Netflix just announced a release window of 2025 for the third film in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out series, along with …
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Netflix Announces Knives Out 3 With New Title, Plot, And Release Date
Good news mystery fans, more Knives Out is coming to Netflix next year. A teaser trailer was released promoting the …
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What Is Going On With Marvel’s Fantastic Four Casting?
Marvel’s The Fantastic Four cast is getting bigger and better. After a series of casting announcements last week, Natasha Lyonne …
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Rian Johnson Didn’t Want To Direct Star Wars But Ruined It Anyway
He’d have a hard time saying no.
Violent Netflix Sci-Fi Thriller Is A Time Travel Modern Classic
When it comes to sci-fi, few themes are as well-trodden as time travel—but for a good reason: the trope offers …
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The Horrible Star Wars Movie We All Need To Make Peace With
I didn’t love Star Wars: The Last Jedi when it came out almost seven years ago. If I’m being honest, …
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Rian Johnson Warner Bros. Two-Movie Deal Confirmed, The Last Jedi Writer/Director Coming For DC?
Rian Johnson is headed to Warner Bros Discovery. The filmmaker inked a deal to produce two films with Warner Bros. …
Dune: Part Two First Reviews Are All Saying Exactly What We Expected
Let’s face it – it’s hard to put out a good sequel these days. Following the fan-bashing comments that were …
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The Fan-Favorite Director Who Loves Star Wars But Never Got A Shot
Star Wars is one of Kevin Smith’s favorite things. The only thing the indie director loves more than the Skywalkers …
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Actress Who Almost Played Buffy The Vampire Slayer More Popular Than Ever
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of the all-time great supernatural TV shows, and a large part of that is …
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The Star Wars Cannibal Jedi That Is Actually Canon
The Last Jedi is easily the most divisive entry in the Skywalker Saga but it did lead to something that …
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The Last Great Bruce Willis Movie Is A Twisted Sci-Fi Thriller Waiting For You To Stream
A man must kill himself in order to live.
The Last Jedi Failed By Ignoring Its Own Message
Countless fans have conducted countless postmortems on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and the only thing anyone can seem to …
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Daniel Craig’s Knives Out 3 Hit With Massive Delay
Rian Johnson is working on the latest film of his whodunnit Daniel Craig film franchise, Knives Out 3, but it’s …
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Chris Evans Getting Spinoff For One Of His Most Enjoyable Fan-Favorite Characters?
Chris Evans says he wants to return to the role of Knives Out’s Ransom, this time a quest for vengeance on the heroes who exposed his crimes.
Poker Face Season 1 Finale Review: A Killer Conclusion To Season 1 Of Peacock’s Best Series
Poker Face’s first season ends as it began – as one of this year’s best new series.
Major Hollywood Directors Are Bashing Streaming Services For A Very Good Reason
Hollywood professionals like Rian Johnson and Jerry Bruckheimer are speaking out against streaming’s latest trend of canceling completed projects.
The Fate Of Poker Face Has Been Decided
Natasha Lyonne’s hit streaming show Poker Face isn’t done airing its first season yet, but Hulu has already greenlit a second season.
After A long Wait Netflix Finally Gives Fans What They Want, But There Is An Annoying Catch
Netflix has released a director’s commentary for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, but in a podcast you have to listen to on a different device while watching the film on Netflix.
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