I mean, the first “Back to the Future” is kind of a perfect script, I think. In terms of handling time travel the best, it depends on your definition. To me, that means it effectively uses it in the story.
Rian JohnsonIf I spend a year and a half writing a script, the first year will be outlining in notebooks. It's just the way I work, definitely not necessarily the best way.
Rian JohnsonMuch of directing [a movie] is not directing but just listening and being present in the moment and just keeping your eyes open.
Rian JohnsonMy favorite sci-fi always uses its hook to amplify some bigger theme or idea - some emotional thrust.
Rian JohnsonThe critical reaction to 'Bloom' has been similar to 'Brick.' There are people on board with it and people who are not.
Rian JohnsonHopefully with each thing that you do you're learning something, you're growing, and you're pushing yourself a little harder in some way or another. So I think you'd be in real trouble if each new thing that you create didn't feel like 'Oh, wow. I feel like I'm doing something a little different this time.
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