Back in time Quote by Rian Johnson
“Back before 'Brick,' I wrote a short film that I never ended up shooting: hit men in the present who work for a mob in the future who send their victims back in time. A guy is sent his future self, he lets him run, and the whole short was them chasing each other across the city. That sat in a drawer for 10 years until after I made 'Brothers Bloom.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Unproduced Short Script by Rian Johnson, early 2000s
A sci‑fi time‑loop story about hitmen chasing their future selves, left unproduced until later work.
In simple terms: Hitmen chase their future selves in a time‑loop.
Key Takeaway
Explore paradoxes before abandoning ideas.
Themes
creativity
time travel
storytelling
paradox
film development
Mood
intrigued
curious
Type
conceptual
narrative
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- pitch meetings
- concept recycling
- film festivals
Key Concepts
Narrative structure
temporal mechanics
character motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you simplify a time‑loop for clarity?
- What emotional core can anchor a paradoxical plot?
A Different Perspective
Complex time loops can confuse audiences if not clarified.
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