/Filmcast Ep. 151 - Super 8 (GUEST: Director Rian Johnson)

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This week, Dave, Devindra, and Adam continue their discussion about Tree of Life, find something redeemable about the Pirates sequels, and get excited about Darren Aronofsky's next project. Special guest director Rian Johnson returns. Check out Rian's films on Netflix and Amazon. His newest film, Looper, will be in theaters September 2012.

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Introduction

  • (01:00) Brick and The Brother's Bloom director Rian Johnson joins us
  • (02:38) Corrections
  • What We've Been Watching

  • Rian Johnson (05:04): The Tree of Life
  • David Chen (13:10): Pirates of Caribbean Sequels, Sherlock Holmes (BBC for its Masterpiece anthology series)
  • Devindra (22:45): Parks and Rec S2
  • News Discussion

  • (27:15) Darren Aronofsky may be directing Noah film
  • (34:04) Salt sequel might still happen
  • (37:24) Warren Beatty says he'll make a Dick Tracy sequel
  • Featured Review

  • (44:50) Super 8
  • Credits

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