This fictional piece is dedicated to J.J. Abrams, Rian Johnson, and everyone else who has ever directed a Star Wars movie—whether for four movies or four minutes.
New movies from some of my favorite directors and works of supreme ambition. Plus, Cats gets a sequel. I’m just kidding but that really is a fascinating thought.
Two of Carlo’s selections are based on modern-day disasters. Two aren’t even really movies. One’s a foreign film, one’s a documentary, and one features 007 with a Southern accent. It’s a motley crew of favorites.
What keeps us interested in a great story? Carlo considers Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (with spoilers!) and writer/director J.J. Abrams’ approach to death and loss.
2019 looks like it’ll be a great year for movies. Let’s talk video game film adaptations, Jordan Peele’s latest, and the end of the Skywalker saga with Star Wars: Episode IX.