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Jeremy Baril’s top 10 movies of 2012

Looking back over the past few years of film, 2012 has undoubtedly been one of the best. Because of that, it’s even more difficult when it comes to compiling any “best of” lists, but nevertheless, movies writer Jeremy presents his top 10 movies of 2012.

Rian Johnson talks directing ‘Looper,’ influences, and time travel [Exclusive]

From the Sundance-favorite Brick in 2005, to his delightful sophomore effort The Brothers Bloom, and even a few episodes of Breaking Bad, Rian Johnson has had an impressive debut as a director. This in no way changes with Looper, a high-concept, highly-entertaining and thought-provoking time travel action film that turns out to be one of the year’s best. We recently sat down with Johnson to discuss Looper, his influences, time travel, and much more.

Hypable TIFF Movie Review: ‘Looper’

Time travel has always been a popular device in science fiction storytelling and the new thriller Looper uses it to great effect. It lays out a future society in the year 2074 where bridging the gap between the past and present is possible but also highly illegal. Writer-director Rian Johnson (Brick, The Brothers Bloom) balances heavy ideas in his most accomplished feature to date but also manages to be complex without being alienating, the toughest nut to crack in time travel stories.