Taika Waititi

Filmmaker.

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Taika Waititi and the Odds of Finishing Your ‘Star Wars’ Movie

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The franchise has a habit of dropping filmmakers with original visions, but perhaps Waititi will be entrusted to bring some fresh ideas to the table.

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‘The Mandalorian’ Explained: Chapter Eight

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For fans of tangential ‘Star Wars’ content, the final episode delivered a delicious slice from the canon.

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Which Director Had The Best Decade?

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16 directors, from provocateurs to experimentalists to horror masters to Paul Thomas Anderson.

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The 50 Best Comedy Movies of the Decade

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Reality didn’t always give us that much to laugh about in the past decade, but these movies sure did.

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How ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Appeals To the Masses

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Taika Waititi’s new satire is surprisingly awards-friendly.

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What Today’s Sci-Fi Should Learn from ‘Flash Gordon’

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He’ll save every one of us.

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The True Underdog Story Behind Taika Waititi’s Next Movie

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‘Next Goal Wins’ will try to succeed where most documentary remakes fail.

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‘Jojo Rabbit’ Review: A Hitler Comedy That’s More Safe Than Subversive

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Taika Waititi’s latest is too cute to land a punch.

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The Troubled History of The ‘Akira’ Remake

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If Taika Waititi doesn’t return to the project at a later date, he won’t be the first notable director to walk away.