The Extra Credits ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A (Pretty Good) Knives Out Mystery' + 'Hamnet': The Best Film of 2025?
Kelsi and Trey break down why Hamnet might genuinely be the best film of 2025 from Chloé Zhao with career-defining performances by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Then we dig into Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, exploring how Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig reinvent the whodunnit once again with sharp satire. If you enjoy the episode, consider signing up for our Patreon below. Free members already get exclusive access to dozens of bonus episodes, and full members unlock our entire archive of 80+ deep dives, commentaries, and monthly recaps.
Hamnet (start of pod)
Wake Up Dead Man (01:13:45)
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