There are few directors as adept at working across genres as Rian Johnson. Whether it’s noir (Brick), heist (The Brothers Bloom), science-fiction (Looper), blockbuster (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) or mystery (Knives Out), the dual-threat writer/director has quickly proven himself to be a singular talent capable of presenting new and original tales in a world that’s becoming increasingly more dominated by franchises and IP-related fare.