Like two of his predecessors -- John Dahl and Christopher Nolan -- writer/director Rian Johnson specialized in crafting inventive, tightly wound crime thrillers with many a hairpin turn to keep viewers not only riveted, but trapped in a state of suspended uncertainty. Unsurprisingly, this craftsmanship did not arrive fully formed overnight, as Johnson honed his abilities from ...more
- 2006
- San Francisco Film Critics Circle
- Best Original Screenplay
- Brick
- win
- 2006
- Chicago Film Critics Association
- Most Promising Director
- Brick
- win
- 2006
- Utah Film Critics
- Best Screenplay
- Brick
- win
- 2006
- Austin Film Critics
- Best First Film
- Brick
- win
- 2006
- Toronto Film Critics Association
- Best First Feature
- Brick
- nom
- 2009
- Looper
- Director
- 2009
- Looper
- Screenwriter
- 2008
- The Brothers Bloom
- Director
- 2008
- The Brothers Bloom
- Screenwriter
- 2006
- Roman
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