Steven Soderbergh, one of the most multi-talented filmmakers of the modern era, was taken at his word when he announced his retirement from the movie industry. Sure, his directorial exile lasted four years, but he wasn't quite at home twiddling his thumbs in the interim.
During his "sabbatical," the Academy Award nominee directed all 20 episodes of The Knick as well as the off-Broadway stage show The Library, as well as re-edited his own version of studio-killing bomb Heaven's Gate, and re-imagined Raiders of the Lost Ark into a black-and-white silent film.
We haven't even mentioned how he also executive produced the small screen adaptation of his feature The Girlfriend Experience, created the multimedia murder mystery Mosaic, and worked as the cinematographer, editor, and camera operator for the sequel to Magic Mike XXL.
Logan Lucky made a stellar comeback, bolstered by an impeccable cast on top form, with Daniel Craig and Adam Driver being notable exceptions. It's easy enough to plot the NASCAR robbery of the century when it's being orchestrated by idiots.
Magic Mike's Last Dance, directed by Soderbergh and Channing Tatum, is currently in cinemas, suggesting that streaming subscribers are dipping into the duo's back catalogue for inspiration, as FlixPatrol has revealed Logan Lucky to be one of the most popular Google Play movies this weekend.