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Reviews, TIFF

TIFF ’25 Review: “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’

By: Amanda Guarragi In 2019, Rian Johnson brought back the whodunit with Knives Out. It became a staple for annual Thanksgiving watching. Johnson crafted his own unique style while fusing similar conventions from the genre. He tackled family dysfunction and deceit in the first film and then a very secretive group of friends in the sequel, Glass Onion. Now with Wake Up Dead Man, he takes … Continue reading TIFF ’25 Review: “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’

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Reviews, TIFF

Knives Out Review

Rian Johnson.  RIAN JOHNSON.  This was absolutely brilliant.  As someone who adores murder mysteries, this one was one for the books!  It had a very intricate story and if you don’t pay attention you’ll definitely get lost in the madness. It also helps to watch this in a theatre filled with people because the reactions, throughout the film, make it a much richer experience.  This … Continue reading Knives Out Review

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