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The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery with Rian Johnson and Phil Lord (Ep. 390)

Nov 25, 2022
Director Rian Johnson and fellow director Phil Lord discuss the process of creating 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery', including their inspiration from Agatha Christie novels and 70s/80s movies, the challenge of creating a narrative twist, and the importance of preparation and collaboration in filmmaking.
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  • Rian Johnson emphasizes the importance of staging and blocking in his filmmaking process, drawing inspiration from directors like Spielberg and Welles.
  • Johnson believes that engaging with nostalgia can hinder capturing the essence of a genre and aims to subvert audience expectations.

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Summary of the Podcast

In this podcast episode, director Ryan Johnson discusses his latest film, 'Glass Onion,' a follow-up to the successful movie 'Knives Out.' The film takes place on a lavish Greek island where a group of friends gather for an annual reunion. When one guest ends up dead, everyone becomes a suspect. Johnson shares his process of using notebooks for outlining and planning his projects. He also discusses the importance of engaging with nostalgia and subverting genre expectations. The episode concludes with Johnson talking about his collaborative team and the challenges of shooting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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