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Rian Johnson, Neill Blomkamp and The Russos: Young Directors Selling Out

April 1, 2015 by admin

The Across the Pondcast returns once again for another episode! On today’s episode, Anghus Houvouras and Rohan Morbey sit down to talk about the latest trend in Hollywood – young indie filmmakers who move up to the studio system without much time to grow. Is it a good thing, is it a bad thing? Are there good examples?

Plus, the pair give some thoughts on Neill Blomkamp directing Alien 5. Will it be a success?

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Originally published April 1, 2015. Updated July 3, 2023.

Filed Under: Across the Pondcast, Anghus Houvouras, Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Luke Owen, Movies, Rohan Morbey Tagged With: J.J. Abrams, Marc Webb, Neill Blomkamp, Rian Johnson, The Russo Brothers

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