But this is directed by a gentleman named rian johnson, who directed films like looper as well as brick. Hes a phenomenal filmmaker. Now, the positives of this movie i love the cinematography. Its shot gorgeously. Every single frame is incredible. I love John Williams score. The performances in this movie are brilliant. Adam driver as kylo ren, the whole concept of the light and the dark side of that character is amazing. I love the new characters as well, played by kelly marie tran. Also laura dern has my favorite arc in this entire film. Now, on the negative side, i did not like the direction that Luke Skywalker was taken in this film. I thought he was unnecessarily comedic and very grumpy, and in my opinion, it felt like the director was making a mockery of the big scenes the fans were looking forward to, specifically the end of the force awakens, when we see rey handing that lightsaber to luke. We were wondering whats gonna happen in episode viii, and in my opinion, the version tha
And later, Redemption Song. Mariah carey returning to the times yeah stage last night. A second shot at ring in a new year and this time she nail it. Good day at 9a starts now. Why do i have to sit on the hump in the middle. Because im sitting on the hump here. We wanted to spread it out. I feel taller than wisdom. Here we go. Good day everybody. 9 01 on this monday, january 1st. What was that. I was trying to do a different voice. It didnt come out right. Welcome to america. Whats going on . Goodness. This is how were starting new year, everybody. Surprise first day of january, 2018. Are we saying 2018 or 2018. Whatever you want to call it. Im more 2018. Okay. We lets go with it. Its also National Hangover day. If you were out kicking it last night and drank too much. You probably sound like i am hung over. The only real cool for that post part headache is time. But there are ways to manage the pain and suffering. Well have those details coming up a little bit later. Okay. Let me tell
Find meaning in his life. He finds meaning in his life and out of the spotlight. But we begin this morning with todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. The world brings in 2018. They did it against the backdrop of record cold temperatures. The weather is 14 degrees right now in new york. Sorry. It will be a bitter cold start to the new year. The cold pattern is going to be in place. Its going to stick around for a while. I have three layers and im freezing. Ten u. S. Citizens killed in plane crash in costa rica. Police say the cause is under investigation. In colorado a sheriffs deputy was killed and four other officers wounded in guan battle. Protesting over the overthrow you just cant tweet here. You have to lay out a plan. Kyle williams, touchdown. The first time in 17 years. All that police in upstate new york responding to a report of a cookiesnatching squirrel. And all that matters. Happy new year. President trump rang in the new year with his family and friends at his maral
Out of the spotlight. But we begin this morning with todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. The world brings in 2018. They did it against the backdrop of record cold temperatures. The weather is 14 degrees right now in new york. Sorry. It will be a bitter cold start to the new year. The cold pattern is going to be in place. Its going to stick around for freezing. Ten u. S. Citizens klen costa police say the cause is unde deputy was killed and four other officers wounded in guan battle. Protesting over the overthrow of irans leader. You just cant tweet here. You have to lay out kyle williams, n 17 years. All that police in upstate new york a cookiesnatching squirre happy new year. President trump rang in the new year with his Family Friends at his maralago resort. Fabulous 2018. On cbs this m dreamer, be onlyone, no i hope some day join us and the world announcer this mornings eye opener is presented by toyota. Lets go places. Happy new year on this first day of january 2018. Do y
In las vegas. Were going to look at some of this years hot devices. And a sea of black flowed down the red carpet at the Golden Globes in the powerful protest of Sexual Harassment. Actresses echoed the theme of female empowerment and that a new day is on the horizon. Those are some of our top stories on this monday, january 8th. From abc news, this is world news now. And that was such a powerful speech by oprah winfrey. There were so many people saying that was her opening speech for president ial run in 2020. Oprah has said since that she has no plans to run for president. Thats what they all say. Thats what they all say. Yes, exactly. But were going to start this half hour here on the east coast and the cold weather nightmare moving its way east. Right now were liking at a live radar, this new storm is moving in as we need temperatures are climbing above freezing in many parts for the first time in a week or two. Many for the First Time Since the new year. Well have that forecast in