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KNIVES OUT – Review by Susan Granger

December 5, 2019 Susan Granger 0 Comments jamie lee curtis, knives out, Rian Johnson, Toni Collette

When acclaimed mystery writer Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead – his throat slit – just after his 85th birthday celebration, it’s thought to be suicide. But everyone in his extended family has a reason for killing him…

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KNIVES OUT – Review by Brandy McDonnell

November 28, 2019November 30, 2019 Brandy McDonnell 0 Comments Daniel Craig, jamie lee curtis, knives out, Rian Johnson

This deliciously tart Thanksgiving treat mixes the twisty puzzles of Agatha Christie’s books, the sharp-edged humor of Mike Nichols’ films and Johnson’s own audacious storytelling style, which involves subtly seasoning the story with timely commentary on family affairs, class strife and immigration policy.

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KNIVES OUT – Review by Sharronda Williams

September 17, 2019December 29, 2019 Sharronda Williams 0 Comments ana de armas, Chris Evans, Daniel Craig, knives out, Rian Johnson, Toni Collette

In writer/director Rian Johnson’s comedy thriller, renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, and the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate and the plot twists wildly — and hilariously.

Festivals Lists

TIFF19 Best Movies Wrap – Julide Tanriverdi reports

September 11, 2019September 17, 2019 Julide Tanriverdi 0 Comments how to build a girl, jojo rabbit, knives out, pain and glory, parasite, proxima, saint maud, TIFF, toronto international film festival

Working at a film festival always comes with the frustration that you cannot possibly see all the movies you want. I was dying to see The Lighthouse and Waves for instance and could not make it. But from the 23 movies I did manage to see I chose these to highlight.