Wrap Drinks Ep. #045 - Writer & Director Rian Johnson

Rian Johnson has been making movies with his friends since he was a kid. By the time he graduated high school he had amassed a portfolio of over 100 shorts. Though he says, "they all sucked," his tenacity proved to be essential in his career. After graduating, he spent several years looking for the money to finance his first feature, "Brick," the success of which led him to make the globetrotting adventure "The Brother's Bloom" and the sci-fi thriller "Looper." Today he's best known for directing whodunnit murder mystery films for his tentpole "Knives Out" series as well as producing other projects through his company T-Street. The scale of the work might have changed, but Rian's love for being on set and making films with friends remains at the core of his relationships on set. Tune in as we have a chat with Rian about his career as he tries to convince us that he's a fan of our show. Early release for members only! Only $0.99. 🏆✅ Follow Us ✅ 🏆 ShittyRigs on IG:   / shittyrigs   ShittyRigs on Tiktok:   / shittyrigs   Rian Johnson on IG:   / riancjohnson   Rian Johnson on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/rcjohnso Follow Atlas Lens Co on IG:   / atlaslensco   🎧👂🏽 Available Anywhere You Listen to Podcasts 👂🏽🎧 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show... 👚👓 CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE STORE!!! 👓👚 https://www.shittyrigs.com Music licensed on Soundstripe - UDENMV0IVAUMVP7 0:00 // Intro 2:00 // 100 Shorts 4:18 // Relationships from Childhood and Brick 6:15 // Directing is the Only Entry Level Position on Set 9:52 // Brick: Lessons on Coverage and Sound Design 16:54 // Brothers Bloom: More Money, More Problems 23:55 // Growing as a Director through Experienced Actors 27:10 // It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere 28:52 // Practical Props and Set Design 34:54 // Set Friends 39:29 // TV Pacing Takes Away the Preciousness 46:10 // The Star Wars Call 52:09 // Noah Segan is on a Real Journey 54:44 // Meeting Ram / Director's Jail 01:01:14 // Studio Notes / Writing Your Script on Spec / Writing Approach 01:09:11 // Wake Up Dead Man Locations 01:17:55 // Does Editing Experience Help You Be A Better Director 01:26:51 // Talking to Another Director 01:33:50 // Is the Producer the Enemy? Not at T Street.