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DESCRIPTION: We’re back with another episode of Light the Wick, dedicated to the “John Wick” franchise and we’re back with the director behind the trilogy, Chad Stahelski! This time he talks about how he was roped into subsequent films (by Keanu Reeves, of course), the importance of dogs to the franchise (including teasing dog activity in the upcoming fourth film), and how Reeves is basically the coolest dude on earth. Released February 5th, 2021.

SHOW NOTES: As discussed on the show, you can watch Steven Soderbergh’s black and white version of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” here.

In the interview Chad says he likes to use reflections. Here are some great examples from “John Wick: Chapter 2.” These screen shots are courtesy of Film Grab...

Chad mentions that he 2nd unit directed part of the epic airport battle in “Captain America: Civil War.” Here’s a clip from that fun fight sequence...