Knives Out and Rian Johnson

We've been dancing around the topic for ages, and its now time to give it its full due. That's right, we're finally dedicating a full episode to the Rian Johnson film franchise that is Knives Out. Though don't know if that series title will stick, as he's said he doesn't like it. So maybe its best to say we're focusing on Benoit Blanc. This one comes with a bonus drinking game! Take a drink every time Vivian mentions her video essays!Topics include: the structure of the whodunnit, the difference between detective fiction and crime fiction, the wonder of Agatha Christie, the connections Rian Johnson makes with nostalgia, and how much we would love to look at Rian Johnson's bookshelves.Vivian's Video EssaysMythology and Belief in Wake Up Dead ManAnthropology of Grace in Wake Up Dead ManRian Johnson's Nostalgia in Knives OutKnives Out and the Structure of the WhodunnitOur SocialsVivian's InstagramHolly's InstagramThe Pod's InstagramBuy Our Books!Buy Holly's Book!Buy Vivian's Book!Fan Of That is now on Patreon!Go support us over there!Music for this episode was Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLead Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0Logo by Moira Daykin, @mecha_moira on instagramThis episode was produced by Vivian Asimos and Holly Swinyard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.