Rian Johnson Wanted Poker Face To Be A 'Hangout Show' – Is It Succeeding?

Each episode of Rian Johnson's "Poker Face" is a joy to watch. The show brings in stellar guest stars week after week, but with the cast, location, and narrative focus ever-changing, what sort of consistency do audience members have to hold onto? The answer i…
Natasha Lyonne is the reason why "Poker Face" succeeds as a hangout show, and she was at its center from the very beginning. Even when the show was just a twinkle in Rian Johnson's eye, he knew that … [+1452 chars] Read More