The writer and director Rian Johnson narrates a sequence from his film.
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‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ | Anatomy of a Scene
The writer and director Rian Johnson narrates a sequence from his film.
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7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
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‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ Review: Forgive Them, Father
Josh O’Connor leads a star-studded cast in the latest Benoit Blanc mystery — this one, about religious cults of personality.
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How All Those Star-Studded ‘Knives Out’ Casts Were Assembled
For the original, Daniel Craig was hired weeks, not months, in advance, and Ana De Armas joined days ahead. The latest, “Wake Up Dead Man,” followed that template.
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Venice Film Festival 2025: What to Watch For and What’s Missing
Starry vehicles featuring the likes of Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Emma Stone will make their debuts in Italy, but some big names are skipping fests.
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Star Directors Buy Historic Village Theater in Los Angeles
Concerned about the future of moviegoing in the filmmaking capital, Jason Reitman and a group of distinguished directors purchased the historic Village Theater in Westwood.
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At the Movies, Bagels, Onions and a Side Dish of Nothing
The New York Times – Movies:Both “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and the “Knives Out” sequel delve into the abyss, where life has no meaning. What they do next is surprising.
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How Angela Lansbury and Stephen Sondheim Came to Appear in ‘Knives Out’ Sequel
The New York Times – Movies:A fan of musical theater, Rian Johnson had long hoped to land the two stars. But he was already the editing phase when they agreed to take part.
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Rian Johnson on the ‘Glass Onion’ Movie Theater Experiment
The New York Times – Movies:The “Glass Onion” director explains why he sold the “Knives Out” franchise to a streamer, and how he feels about its theatrical test: “I want more.”
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‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ Review: Another Clue for You All
The New York Times – Movies:Daniel Craig returns as the world’s greatest detective, facing down a blue-chip cast of possible murderers in Rian Johnson’s new whodunit.