‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ and the Top Five Puzzle Movies
Dec 27, 2022
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Sean and Amanda discuss Rian Johnson's 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' and its connections to murder mysteries and puzzle movies. They explore self-awareness and archetypal characters in the movie. The hosts also share their experience at a movie premiere and analyze the release strategy of 'Knives Out' on Netflix and in theaters. They express their love for puzzle movies and discuss their favorite puzzle movie. Additionally, they talk about snack-sharing habits, the effectiveness of puzzles in engaging the audience, and the future of the 'Glass Onion' movie series.
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Quick takeaways
Inception challenges audiences to decipher its puzzling layers and uncover the truth through stunning visuals and a complex narrative structure.
Memento's unique non-linear narrative structure challenges viewers to piece together the fragmented puzzle of the protagonist's past, blurring the lines between truth and deception.
Reservoir Dogs keeps audiences on the edge of their seats as they try to unravel the puzzle of a diamond heist gone wrong through non-linear narratives and intense character dynamics.
Deep dives
Inception: A complex and mind-bending puzzle movie that explores the layers of dreams and reality.
Inception, directed by Christopher Nolan, takes viewers on a journey through the intricacies of dreams and reality. The film follows a team of skilled individuals who can enter people's dreams and extract information. The main protagonist, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, is tasked with planting an idea in someone's mind, a process known as inception. As the team delves deeper into various dream levels, the line between dreams and reality becomes blurred, and viewers are left questioning what is real and what is a construct of the mind. With stunning visual effects and a complex narrative structure, Inception challenges audiences to decipher its puzzling layers and uncover the truth.
Memento: A gripping and cleverly structured puzzle movie that unfolds in reverse.
Memento, directed by Christopher Nolan, tells the story of Leonard Shelby, a man suffering from anterograde amnesia, a condition that prevents him from forming new memories. Due to his inability to create new memories, Leonard relies on an intricate system of Polaroid photos, tattoos, and handwritten notes to navigate through life and seek revenge for his wife's murder. The unique narrative structure of Memento unfolds in reverse, with scenes presented in a non-linear fashion, challenging viewers to piece together the fragmented puzzle of Leonard's past. As the story unravels, the lines between truth and deception become blurred, leaving audiences guessing until the very end.
Reservoir Dogs: A riveting puzzle movie that explores the aftermath of a botched diamond heist.
Reservoir Dogs, directed by Quentin Tarantino, is a gripping puzzle movie that delves into the aftermath of a diamond heist gone wrong. The film follows a group of criminals, each assigned a color-coded pseudonym, as they navigate the treacherous aftermath of the botched robbery. Through a series of non-linear narratives and overlapping timelines, viewers are challenged to piece together the puzzle of what went awry during the heist and uncover the identity of the undercover police officer in their midst. With Tarantino's signature witty dialogue and intense character dynamics, Reservoir Dogs keeps audiences on the edge of their seats as they try to unravel the puzzle and discover the truth.
Ryan Johnson's tendency to challenge and redefine familiar archetypes and genre tropes
Ryan Johnson has a knack for taking familiar archetypal characters and genre tropes and subverting or redefining them in his movies. From his first film 'Brick' where he presents a hard-boiled noir set in a high school, to 'The Last Jedi' where he challenges the white male hero mythology of the Star Wars franchise, Johnson consistently brings a fresh perspective to established storytelling conventions.
Symbolism and critique of the film industry in 'Knives Out'
In 'Knives Out,' Ryan Johnson incorporates symbolism and critique of the film industry. The burning of the Mona Lisa in the movie is seen as a symbolic gesture, signaling Johnson's dissatisfaction with the impact of tech companies like Netflix on the traditional theatrical movie experience. It is interpreted as a defiance against the destructive influence of tech billionaires and a statement on the decline of something he deeply cares about. This act can be seen as both a provocation and a comment on the state of the film industry in the digital age.
Sean and Amanda dive deep into Rian Johnson’s ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,’ the delightful sequel to his smash murder mystery (1:00). Then, they share their five favorite puzzle movies (50:00).