So, one bit of important news broke last week: Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, The Brothers Bloom) is set to direct Star Wars Episode VIII. And possibly write Episode IX. Subscribe:

Even those who loved Looper have to acknowledge Johnson’s resume is a little light for a movie with a price tag in the hundreds of millions. But does that make him a bad choice? Clint breaks it down.

Read the news we’ve got so far here: http://goo.gl/sKEezD

So, what do you think? Do you think Rian Johnson is a good choice for Star Wars Episode VIII and beyond? Did you have someone else you’d like to see in mind? Do you agree with Clint’s assessment of JJ Abrams vs. Rian Johnson as filmmakers?

Let us know in the comments below!