On a recent episode of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” filmmaker Edgar Wright and actor Jeffrey Wright joined host James Corden for a lively discussion about movies and endings. The conversation was filled with laughter, insights, and even a few surprising confessions.
The segment began with Corden congratulating Edgar on his new film, “Last Night in Soho.” Despite the temptation to reveal spoilers, Edgar managed to give us a glimpse into the premise. The story follows Eloise (played by Thomasin McKenzie), a young girl with a supernatural gift who moves to London to attend fashion college. Through her dreams, she becomes intertwined with the life of the previous tenant of her flat, taking her back to the alluring but eventually dangerous world of the 1960s.
James Corden then brought up the fact that Stephen King, the master of horror himself, had tweeted his love for Edgar’s film. This led to a playful discussion about favorite movie adaptations of Stephen King’s books. While many are obsessed with “The Shining,” Edgar confessed that his personal favorite is the classic horror film “Carrie” directed by Brian De Palma. He admitted to having seen it multiple times and shared his recurring fantasy of hoping that maybe this time, the ending would turn out differently.
Inspired by Edgar’s response, James turned the question to Jeffrey, asking if there was a movie he had seen that he would like to change the ending of. Jeffrey took a moment to think and then humorously suggested a revision to the ending of “The Wizard of Oz.” He lamented that it was a shame the Tin Man didn’t get on the balloon, and jokingly proposed that all the characters, including the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion, should have joined Dorothy in returning to Kansas.
The conversation took an amusing turn when James revealed that his girlfriend had her own unique way of editing movies. Specifically, she used to watch “Titanic” on VHS and would stop the film after the love scene, considering it a romantic drama that ended with Leo and Kate in the back of the car. James, however, couldn’t help but find the second half of the film, with the sinking ship and tragic events, as the most captivating part.
As the episode came to a close, it was apparent that the guests and the host had shared an entertaining and light-hearted conversation about movies and their endings. From Edgar Wright‘s fascination with “Carrie” to Jeffrey Wright‘s whimsical musings about “The Wizard of Oz,” the talk show delivered plenty of laughter and intriguing insights.
If you’re a movie lover or just appreciate lively discussions about film, this episode of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” is definitely one to watch. And don’t forget to catch Edgar Wright‘s “Last Night in Soho,” a film that promises supernatural thrills and glamorous 1960s vibes, in theaters this Friday.
