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Benoit Blanc is back — but not in the way you might expect.In this episode, we dig into Wake Up Dead Man, the third entry in Rian Johnson's Knives Out series, and quickly realise this isn't just another playful, sun-drenched whodunnit. The tone is darker, stranger, and far more morbid than Knives Out or Glass Onion, leaning hard into religious imagery, guilt, confession, and moral rot.Set around a remote church and a fire-and-brimstone priest, the film opens with what looks like an impossible murder: a man stabbed in a sealed room, in full view of his congregation. From there, Blanc circles a tight group of suspects — each with motive, history, and secrets — as the film toys with classic murder-mystery rules… and then quietly breaks a few of them.What we talk about in the episode:The tonal shift — why this feels closer to gothic noir than cosy Agatha ChristieReligion, confession, and judgment as thematic engines, not just window dressingWhether the mystery is too Scooby-Doo or intentionally rejecting “fair-play” sleuthingA stacked cast and who actually makes an impact (and who doesn't)Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc: more observer than solver this time — for better or worseThe film's final act, revelations, and why it left us oddly unsatisfied despite clever ideasHow it stacks up against Knives Out (still the gold standard) and Glass Onion (the loudest sibling)We also get into a broader debate about modern murder mysteries, Netflix's influence on structure and pacing, and whether this series is drifting away from the thing that made it work in the first place: watching a brilliant detective actually do the detecting.If you like your whodunnits bleak, talky, and a little unholy — or if you just want to hear us wrestle with a film that's clever, flawed, and deliberately frustrating — this one's for you.
Wake Up Dead Man (marketed as Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) is a 2025 American mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson. It is the third film in the Knives Out series. It stars Daniel Craig, who reprises his role as master detective Benoit Blanc. The ensemble cast also includes Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025, and was released in select theaters on November 26, before streaming on Netflix on December 12. Like its predecessors, it received generally positive reviews, with most praise for the performances, in particular those of Craig and O'Connor.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
After being transferred to a new church, Father Jud Duplenticy meets the mercurial Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, a domineering priest whose parish is filled with secrets. But when Wicks is murdered while alone in a closet in front of his most ardent parishioners, authorities bring in noted private detective Benoit Blanc to solve the case. Blanc and Father Jud dig into Wicks's past and his relationships with his followers to solve a quintessential closed-door mystery. The detective and the priest discover the murder is only part of a larger puzzle of deceit, wealth, and power.Daniel Craig and Josh O'Connor lead an all-star cast in “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” now on Netflix. The sequel forces the renowned private eye and the earnest priest to join forces and sift through a bevy of suspects that includes the church secretary, a drunk doctor, a failed politician, a high-strung lawyer, and a struggling novelist. The film covers themes of morality, faith, and greed, wrapped in a classic whodunnit throwback the Knives Out series is known for.OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "WAKE UP DEAD MAN" BEING IN THE FINAL 12 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week: The future's so bright. For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jessica Smetana joins to kick off 2026 by looking at some of the best, worst and most confusing takes regarding the playoff and bowls from the past month-plus, including Notre Dame's conference affiliation, the G5 autobid, bye week curses, reorganizing the playoff calendar, whether the non-playoff bowls should exist and much more. Then (1:15:00) we are contractually obligated to talk about a Catholic whodunnit, so it's a deep dive on Wake Up Dead Man and a draft of our favorite characters from the Benoit Blanc trilogy. (We shout out when spoilers start if you haven't watched yet but you should watch.) Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport
Ryan and Dylan return to the mysterious adventures of gentleman sleuth Benoit Blanc in Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man.
The third Benoit Blanc mystery came out a couple weeks ago, to the usual acclaim. How does it stack up against the first two? Guest Peter Baldeo returns to talk Wake Up Dead Man.___Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetterLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_officialX: https://x.com/WWIBpodcastSubscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!
We discuss the newest Knives Out mystery in a new Home Box Office Drop! Directed, and written by Rian Johnson, the newest entry in the Knives Out franchise of course features Daniel Crain returning as Benoit Blanc, alongside Josh O'Connor, Josh Brolin, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Cailey Spaeny, Thomas Hayden Church, Daryl McCormack, Jeremy Renner, and Mila Kunis. In this episode we talk about Marx's theory on alienation under capitalism (a favorite topic of late), the marriage between the western Christian church and capitalism, the slow burn that is Knives Out, and how Benoit Blanc falls outside of the police and capital partnership and is thus excluded from the fact that ALL cops are in fact bastards. Left of the Projector Linkshttps://boxd.it/5T9O1https://leftoftheprojectorpod.threadless.com/https://www.instagram.com/the_red_gobbo/https://www.instagram.com/millennialmarxist1/https://leftoftheprojector.com
James Bond ist zurück in seiner Paraderolle als Benoit Blanc und besucht aus dem Saarland den Sneakpod. Da Zweidrittel des Teams fehlt, spricht er heute mit Stefan und sagt, ob man Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Michel in der Suppenschüssel und die Serie Miss Sophie schauen soll. Stefan rät dringend von Cleaner ab. Ganz ohne Fußball und Lego kann Willems natürlich nicht den Podcast verlassen .
Welcome to Watch. Review. Repeat. This is the podcast where two best friends discuss the latest in film and television and then do it all over again the following episode! Colton and Andrew head to a church in upstate New York for the latest Benoit Blanc murder mystery in Rian Johnson's 'Wake Up Dead Man'! 00:00:00 - Episode Teaser/Intro Music/Opening 00:06:00 - Legendary Actor and Director Rob Reiner and Wife Michelle Found Dead in Their Home 00:14:35 - Netflix Secures Deal to Buy Warner Bros. and HBO Max, Paramount Launches Hostile Bid 00:24:23 - 'Wake Up Dead Man' (Intro and Fun Facts) 00:30:23 - 'Wake Up Dead Man' (Non-Spoilers and Recommendation) 00:57:29 - 'Wake Up Dead Man' (Spoilers) 01:24:02 - Catching Up With Andrew and Colton ('Wicked: For Good') 01:44:20 - Catching Up With Andrew (Prepping for Holidays, ARC Raiders, Disney World, College Football, Christmas Movies, Christmas Decorations) 01:50:20 - Catching Up With Colton ('Merrily We Roll Along', 'Chad Powers') 01:57:18 - Catching Up With Andrew Pt. 2 ('Nobody Wants This' Season 2, 'Taylor Swift: The End of an Era', 'Stranger Things 5') 01:58:50 - Catching Up With Colton Pt. 2 ('Stranger Things 3', New York City Day Trip, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes) 2:07:37 - Listener's Corner ('Task', 'The Yogurt Shop Murders', 'Matlock', 'Landman', 'Christmas at the Catnip Cafe' and Other Hallmark Christmas Movies, 'Oh. What. Fun.', 'IT: Welcome to Derry') 02:12:05 - Conclusion/Outro Music Visit our website! Support us on Patreon! Thank you for listening! Got something to say? Send it our way to watchreviewrepeat@gmail.com! Produced by: Anna Mattis Intro/Outro Music: Mechanolith Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Wake Up Dead Man (marketed as Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) is a 2025 American mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson. It is the third film in the Knives Out series. It stars Daniel Craig, who reprises his role as master detective Benoit Blanc. The ensemble cast also includes Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025, and was released in select theaters on November 26, before streaming on Netflix on December 12. Like its predecessors, it received generally positive reviews, with most praise for the performances, in particular of Craig, and O'Connor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens when a murder mystery becomes a theological reckoning? In Wake Up Dead Man, Rian Johnson delivers a Knives Out film that confronts Christian nationalism, toxic masculinity in the church, and the possibility of authentic faith beyond institutional corruption. Rev. Rachel Kessler, aka The Nerdy Priest, joins Matthew to unpack Father Jud's journey from failed boxer to priest, the film's sharp critique of religious authority, and why Benoit Blanc's turning down Jud's invitation to mass is essentially the message of the movie.Questions we discussed:How does the character of the Monsignor embody Christian nationalism and toxic masculinity within church leadership?What does Father Jud's struggle with his violent past reveal about redemption and the nature of calling?How does the film parallel Rian Johnson's themes from The Last Jedi about institutional failure and who gets to own sacred stories?How does the movie distinguish between authentic Christianity and the church as an instrument of patriarchal control?What's the significance of Benoit Blanc experiencing a "road to Damascus moment" but still declining to stay for Mass?Why does the film end with the church renamed "Our Lady of Perpetual Grace" while the pulpit—and its temptations—remains?**************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page. You can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.
This week on CinemaChat, we're reviewing Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025), the latest Benoit Blanc mystery from Rian Johnson. We dig into how this third installment shifts the tone of the franchise, leans into themes of faith and community, and whether it stands up to its Knives Out predecessors. Tune in to hear what we thought and where this one lands on our franchise rankings! -- We will be reviewing requests from patrons once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolm Rob @Robbap3 Reggie @Hiddanas Dawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request. If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.
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YOUNG, DUMB, AND FULL OF CHRISTMAS. Happy Holidays everyone! The best way to celebrate is a healthy dose of murder, and who best to help us solve it than our favorite Foghorn Leghorn soundalike! The Knives Out films have become modern classics, and with the new one finally out, it's time for Papa Rian to take us home. So, come celebrate the occasion with Brian, Alec, and Trey as they take a look at Benoit Blanc's most dangerous case yet -- Rian Johnson's WAKE UP DEAD MAN!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! This is our final episode of 2025 and we've managed to get not only Rich back on, alongside Mike, Steve and Amanda, but also Nathan Lunn, who had previously joined us for our 300th episode! Unfortunately, however, the DTV market tends to dry up during the month of December so instead we have turned our attention to two highly anticipated films on Netflix - as usual, click the link to see a trailer for each film! We kick off with WAKE UP DEAD MAN (Netflix), the third "Knives Out" film and probably one of THE most anticipated films of the year, in which Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc to solve a locked room murder mystery! Next is TROLL 2 (Netflix), Roar Uthaug's sequel to the well-received Norse Kaiju movie! Our Short Shot is NIGHTFALL - click the link to see the whole short film, and you may wish to check out their previous dino-flick, THE HATCHLING! Instead of a Throwback this week, we end the show with a round-table looking at our favourite Top Five DTV titles of the year - take a listen and see if you agree! Follow the Short Shots on X where you will find hundreds of links to awesome short films! Don't forget to also check out our main show, the DTV DIGEST on X and FACEBOOK! We are also now on Bluesky! Follow us here: @thedtvdigest.bsky.social and @dtvshortshots.bsky.social
We're revisiting an old favorite in a new format, and we, too, were surprised by the results. Trigger warning: Phil is back. CW: discussion of slursHost segments: How is it LONGER?; trash crafts return; let's talk about racism, kids!; trying to figure out the socio-economic criticism inherent in Santa Claus and failing; who do I have to bribe to get a Djarum around here?; LSD doesn't fix everything, just most things; Benoit Blanc vs. Pitch.
Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Wake Up Dead Man (2025). Directed by Rian Johnson. With Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, and Glenn Close. Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Featured Review: • Wake Up Dead Man (2025) The Verdict: • Stephen: Must See • Christopher: Must See Music for this Episode: • Into the Transcendence by Tilman Sillescu Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please help us by taking our survey
Today on the Podcast we discuss the third entry in the Benoit Blanc series of mystery whodunits, Wake Up Dead Man. FEATURE REVIEW: WAKE UP DEAD MAN SPOILERS AHEAD!!! (6:30) RANT & RAVE Ron (9:25) - The Running Man / Roofman / Nobody 2 Darren (14:25) - The Lost City / Mandy
Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Wake Up Dead Man (2025). Directed by Rian Johnson. With Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, and Glenn Close. Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Featured Review: • Wake Up Dead Man (2025) The Verdict: • Stephen: Must See • Christopher: Must See Music for this Episode: • Into the Transcendence by Tilman Sillescu Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please help us by taking our survey
On this week's show Andrew and Ted discuss what they thought of the third installment of the Knives Out franchise, "Wake Up Dead Man". Daniel Craig is back as that southern private detective Benoit Blanc, hired by the local police chief (Mila Kunis), to solve what they feel is the unsolvable murder of Monsenyor Jefferson (Josh Brolin) the local priest. With suspects ranging from characters played by Thomas Haden Church, Andrew Scott, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Daryl McComack, Cailee Spaeny, Kerry Washington, and Jeremy Renner it's a classic who-done-it! Tune into find out how Andrew and Ted stack this case up against the previous Benoit Blanc mysteries!
A hat trick for Rian Johnson! The director feeds us the third Benoit Blanc film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and once again, gets us exercising our brains and funny bone. Luke hated the cast chemistry but enjoyed everything else especially Josh O'Connor. Corrye found himself fond of the commentary on faith and politics. The Chumps have a ball exploring the nooks and crannies of this puzzle box. PLUS: Remembering Rob Reiner, forgiving Netflix, and Luke's most bizarre 5 Questions yet!
You gotta have faith because we've got our Knives Out for the third installment in Rian Johnson's murder mystery trilogy "Wake Up Dead Man"! It'll take Benoit Blanc to solve this debate about faith versus religion In this spirited episode!If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We're breaking down the Lazarus door to investigate Benoit Blanc's third mystery. But is it even Blanc's movie? Do these films require an autumnal setting to succeed? Plus: we love and miss Rob Reiner, and a tangent on the best looking Netflix originals.
This week on Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing, the Mikes close out their Benoit Blanc journey with "Wake Up Dead Man", joined by a special guest: writer, director, and cinematographer Steven Bernstein.All three agree that this is the strongest entry in the Knives Out trilogy. While Mike Butler still prefers "Knives Out" overall, he feels "Wake Up Dead Man" is far more confident in its mystery, avoids the distracting mid-film twist structure, and finally gives Benoit Blanc real character development instead of turning him into a caricature.Steven Bernstein praises the film primarily for its characters, even while acknowledging that some still veer a bit too far into farce, with the notable exception of Josh O'Connor's standout performance. Butler responds more strongly to the film's mystery and narrative focus, appreciating how the story unfolds without relying on gimmicks.One thing everyone agrees on: "Glass Onion" remains the weakest of the trilogy by a wide margin.With a thoughtful guest perspective and a deeper dive into what makes a mystery truly work, Mike Field and Mike Butler break down why "Wake Up Dead Man" feels like the series finally firing on all cylinders.Follow Steven Bernstein on Instagram @stevenbernsteindirectorwriter Check out his IMDB page!www.imdb.com/name/nm0077149/?ref_=mv_closeAnd his Amazon author page www.amazon.com/stores/Steven-Bernstein/author/B0F7M88J2Q?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Wake Up Dead Man, a new Reel Spoilers just dropped.We're joined by Benoit Blanc biographer and Knives Out expert Brad Heyen to break down the third film in Rian Johnson's whodunit trilogy.Follow Brad's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@RulesofVillainyWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NG-DNPXbKhESupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another fun-filled episode of Nerds Talking! is here, and Lafayette and Carlos are back behind the mic bringing the perfect mix of pop culture, laughs, and nerdy debates.This week, the crew dives deep into the latest entertainment news, kicking things off with a spoiler-light review of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the highly anticipated third installment in Rian Johnson's hit murder-mystery franchise. With Daniel Craig returning as the unforgettable Benoit Blanc, the film delivers an eerie, brain-twisting case involving a seemingly impossible murder at a church in upstate New York. The discussion highlights standout performances from a stacked ensemble cast including Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Josh Brolin, and more, as well as how this chapter compares to the previous Knives Out films and what it adds to the evolving legacy of the series.But it wouldn't be Nerds Talking without going delightfully off the rails. The conversation takes a hilarious (and surprisingly important) turn as the fellas tackle a real-world question that should have an obvious answer: Do you wash your hands after using the urinal? Spoiler alert—you absolutely should, and the crew explains why, with plenty of humor and zero shame.From murder mysteries and movie magic to life lessons you didn't know you needed, this episode is packed with laughs, memories, and sharp nerdy insights. Tune in, turn it up, and let Lafayette and Carlos put a smile on your face. You won't want to miss it!#NerdsTalking #PodcastLife #KnivesOut #WakeUpDeadMan #BenoitBlanc #MovieReview #EntertainmentNews #NerdCulture #PopCulturePodcast #NetflixMovies #GeekHumor
Steve's Required Viewing pick is the small-town horror/comedy Ick, which concerns a bunch of people whose quaint, sheltered world is infested with malevolent forces that have slowly grown in power over countless years (gee I wonder what that's like), and the guys discuss that before moving on to Wake Up Dead Man, the latest Benoit Blanc murder mystery from Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig, with another all-star cast and a lot to say about the nature of belief, centered on a small, hyper-religious cult of personality that threatens to corrupt everyone it touches (gee I wonder what that's like). The guys also take a moment to admire the amazing career of the irreplaceable Rob Reiner.
In our last episode of the year, we take things home for a good old-fashioned family fight. Listen along for favorite childhood mystery series, Michael "Big Chicago" Shannon, queering morality, Benoit Blanc as Southern dandy, and the economics of derivatine rights. Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/
UNEQUAL SEQUEL - BONUS REVIEW EPISODE- WAKE UP DEAN MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY~ This week on Unequal Sequel, we're polishing the silverware and stepping back into the genteel chaos of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery — a sequel that dares to ask the eternal question: how many rich, terrible people can Benoit Blanc politely accuse before someone finally notices the blood on the carpet? Join us as we investigate Rian Johnson's darker, moodier return to the whodunit, unpacking whether this third outing sharpens the franchise's blade or simply rearranges the suspects around a fancier table. Is the mystery genuinely clever, or just very confident in its own misdirection? Expect wild theories, overconfident accusations, and at least one dramatic monologue about Southern accents. Does Wake Up Dead Man resurrect the magic, or should this mystery have stayed buried? Let's find out — one unequal sequel at a time. On a side note we do dive in spoilers but it's very clear when that happens because we do give out a big warning. So if you don't want it spoiled then stay clear of this episode. If you like what you hear and want even more of us, then check out our subscriber service at www.anotherslice.com/unequalsequel it's only £2.99 a month for loads more bonus content. We'd love it if you could share our little pod with your friends and family. All you need to do is send them a link like one of these... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5BRZK1OAklN8AAF0zpAO9L Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unequal-sequel/id1569119013 If you want to get in touch with the show, here's how: EMAIL: unequalsequel@hotmail.com TWITTER: @UnequalSequel INSTAGRAM: @unequalsequel THREADS: @unequalsequel TIKTOK: @unequalsequel We hope you enjoy the pod and don't forget please give us a rate and review (5 stars would be great!) and if you want to hear what other great guests are coming up on the pod then click the subscribe button to always know when the next episode drops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Written and directed by Rian Johnson, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is a standalone sequel to Glass Onion (2022) and the third instalment overall in the Knives Out film series starring Daniel Craig as master detective Benoit Blanc. Benoit Blanc takes on a new case that leads him to a small church in upstate New York. The story revolves around a mysterious death that occurs within the church community, prompting Blanc to unravel a web of secrets and tensions among the congregation. We break down all things "Netflix Original", the packed cast, and of course whodunit?
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There's a mystery afoot: Why can't Earth's Mightiest Critics stop reviewing Netflix movies?(Maybe because there are just too many of them to ignore!)This week, we're back talking about Rian Johnson's latest installment in his Benoit Blanc franchise, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery! Daniel Craig returns as the sly Southern sleuth, as he's roped into investigating a strange death inside a church. The number of suspects and twists are about as ungodly as the crime, and the clock is ticking!This third chapter in the Knives Out saga has been praised as perhaps the best one yet. But can someone (Ian) who didn't care for the first film and didn't bother with the second (2022's Glass Onion) finally appreciate this outrageous ensemble Whodunnit series--or will Wake Up Dead Man lull him to sleep?Join us as we sleuth our way through the mystery of this saga's popularity--and take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Wake Up Dead Man is now streaming on Netflix!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Wake Up Dead Man (2025) trailer. As mentioned in the show, Ian watched the latest episode of Fr. Edward Looney's podcast, featuring an interview with Wake Up Dead Man Catholic consultant Fr. Scott Bailey.Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".
Good morning, afternoon, and eve- oh my stars and garters... there's been another murder! Why, it's not just a murder... it's a murder mystery! Where were you when the crime happened? Can you help Bodio, Kaylie, and Gibby crack the case? It's a matter of life and death! Grab your fanciest outfit and silliest southern accent- there's a puzzle to be solved! Also included: many impressions of Benoit Blanc. Many.
Send us your fan mail :)When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it's clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic. In todays episode I will be reviewing the newest Knives Out film. OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAMTWITTERLETTERBOXDCONTACT US: courtofcinema@gmail.comSPEAKPIPE
Before we start, we just wanted to say how shocked and saddened we all are by the news of Rob Reiner's death. Sonny wrote an obit here; if you'd like, the chat is open for subscribers to discuss here. The news broke literally as we were taping this, so we couldn't work it into this week's episode, but we plan on taping an extra podcast at some point this week to discuss his life and legacy. Stay tuned for that. --- We're trying something new with this week's episode: We have a special guest for cons and nons! The Entertainment Strategy Guy is here to break down what he loves and what he hates about the pending Netflix-WB deal. It makes sense for Netflix … but is it good for the industry as a whole? We break it down for your today. And then Peter, Alyssa, and Sonny break down the latest Benoit Blanc adventure: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Yes, it's a murder-mystery, but it feels as though Rian Johnson is finally trying to do something a little deeper than settle petty political grievances. Make sure to swing by Thursday for our bonus episode on ensemble movies. And stay safe out there. It was a weird weekend.
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Benoit Blanc returns to solve his most dangerous mystery yet. On this week's episode… Join the crew as we discuss Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, and the third installment in the Knives Out franchise, Wake Up Dead Man (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:40) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:42) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (19:35) Rotten Tomatoes (1:07:30) Trivia (1:14:05) Cooter of the Week (1:18:24) What We've Been Watching (1:26:20) Hotline Scream (1:37:26) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
This week, we review the third film in the whodunnit series of Benoit Blanc mysteries: Wake Up Dead Man. After Knives Out and Glass Onion, director Rian Johnson returns to the reins of his favorite genre. We discuss the franchise's increasingly charismatic roster of secondary protagonists, the year of Josh O'Connor, and whether or not Johnson's penchant for heavy-handed topicality once again derails a Benoit Blanc tale.
Recorded - 12/14/2025 On Episode 352 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we send out 2025 by counting down our favorite first time watches of 2025. What were our favorite films we caught up with this year? We also review the third installment in the Knives Out saga. Does Wake Up Dead Man live up to the first two Benoit Blanc films? Here are the highlights:(7:00) "Deep End" - Zach Review(10:40) "The Great Dictator" - Adam Sh*t on My Shelf Review(17:30) "Mighty Aphrodite" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review(24:10) "Ella McCay" - Terry Review(28:20) "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" - Featured Review(50:10) Power Rankings: First Time Watches of 2025(1:50:40) Honorable Mentions(2:04:50) Trivia: MVP-less Franchises(2:13:45) Quote of the DayFind AlmostSideways everywhere!almostsideways.comhttps://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsidewaysTerry's Twitter: @almostsideterryZach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/Todd: Too Cool for TwitterAdam's Twitter: @adamsidewaysApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
Josh and Alex break out their magnifying glasses to try and deduce the latest Benoit Blanc mystery in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Intro (0:00) Why no Star Wars sequel trilogy conversation? (1:07) Why Josh doesn't like the Packers all-white uniforms (6:23) Movie Wire Promo (10:00) Our Instagram is gone! (10:15) Wake Up Dead Man review (13:00) Josh hates 4k and high frame rates (46:58) Goodbyes and social media plugs (53:07) Please remember to check out the Movie Wire podcast, and join our Discord!
Surprise! A bonus episode! We watched the recently released Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third film in the Benoit Blanc detective franchise written and directed by Rian Johnson and starring Daniel Craig. We get right into themes explored throughout the movie - the juxtaposition of Blanc and Father Jud and their differing views on faith, the temptation of power and wealth and how it preys on humanity, the many ways in which we tell stories about ourselves and each other, and the inherent power of collective judgement and shame. We delve deep into the complicated relationship between the Catholic Church and how it views and treats women, make parallels between Blanc and Poirot's view of justice and how room time as public shaming can be utilized (or not), praise the incredible lighting and cinematography multiple times, and debate whether this could have been made with a different religion at the core. We also talk about the many twists and turns the mystery takes throughout and realize the mastermind essentially accomplished their goal. Katy was influenced by The Murder of Roger Ackroyd too much, Carrie threw her notebook into the air, Maddy was thinking about Cats, and Mack pitches an academic paper. We also talk about how both Catholics and Rian Johnson love iconography and symbolism, are definitely charmed by Josh O'Connor, think the movie really balanced the buddy comedy and life philosophy aspects well, and love Bridget Everett so much. Listen to hear more about zombies, Captain Ahab, alter servers, Man v. Animal, The Dip, and Star Wars. Enjoy!TW: Catholicism, religious trauma, homophobia, misogyny, alcoholism, cults, fascism, alt-rightNOTES:CorvidCorgi Tumblr post about the themes of justiceCinematicnomad Tumblr post with GIFs of the lighting in the first Blanc and Father Jud scene in the churchClaire Willett Instagram, BlueSky
Welcome to Play, Pause, Rewind! The world's greatest media podcast, maybe. This week, we take a look at the latest in the Benoit Blanc mystery series from writer and director Rian Johnson, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. This entry has Blanc paired up with a young priest, Father Jud, to face a seemingly impossible crime and discover the killer of the local pastor. The film stars Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Josh Brolin, Glenn Close, Cailee Spainey, Andrew Scott, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Thomas Hayden church, and Daryl McCormack.Glass Onion Review: https://youtu.be/G5FoOgecHpc?si=SPepMhUfwEWEMJWt Social Information: https://youtu.be/na85biWc1-s?si=blpIXR4veLhu0Ycv Podcast Info: https://linktr.ee/PlayPauseRewind Dylan's Info: https://linktr.ee/DDayMovies Niles' Info: https://www.instagram.com/nilesgotnostylez/Topics and Timecodes:Intro: 0:14News: 1:07Wake up Dead Man: 3:46Wake Up Dead Man (spoilers): 12:00 Other Stuff: 1:07:28Best of the Year: 1:15:30Outros: 1:17:41
"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" had its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received just as strong reviews as the first two entries in the franchise, "Knives Out" and "Glass Onion," with praise directed at Rian Johnson's direction, writing, and the performances of the cast. Johnson, along with members of the cast and crew, were all kind enough to spend some time speaking with Next Best Picture over the past few weeks, and you can listen to those conversations below. First, we have my interview with Rian Johnson and Josh O'Connor, followed by Dan Bayer's interview with Johnson and Benoit Blanc himself, Daniel Craig. Then we have Cody Dericks's interview with Academy Award-nominee and on-screen legend Glenn Close, followed by my chat with Mila Kunis and Cailee Spaeny, then Brendan Hodges's discussion with cinematographer Steve Yedlin, and finally my interview with composer Nathan Johnson. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix, and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us as Ben, Dessy, Tiago, and Rose cover the inspirations behind Ace Attorney! Except, this time it's something inspired by the inspirations we've covered so far! Wake Up Dead Man is the latest Benoit Blanc mystery film from Rian Johnson, of Knives Out fame. This time going for a dark, gothic mystery bathed in religion, Blanc assists Father Jud who's (of course) been accused of murder. A big, stellar cast, excellent cinematography, and plenty of humor keep us entertained this time around, although we do have a few critiques as well! We dive into just how Catholic this movie is, the excellent performances from Josh O'Connor and Daniel Craig, and we even have our usual diversions to talk about another movie or two. Join us, won't you? NEXT TIME: Our favorite Ace Attorney music, maybe?! Follow us online: aceattorney.bsky / aceattorneypod.tumblr.com / updatedautopsy.report Watch Ben, Dessy, & Iro's Let's Plays of the series on YouTube here! Want a shirt? Check out our store here! Ben: yotsuben.bsky Dessy: dessy.bsky Rose: rosenonsense.bsky Tiago: tiagosdutra.bsky / linktr.ee
There's a mystery afoot on today's episode of Script Apart – and that mystery is how you write a film like Wake Up Dead Man, the new Knives Out movie from my guest today, Rian Johnson. How do you craft a whodunit that's simultaneously gripping, hilarious and loaded with weighty reflections on religion's use as a weapon of fear in our current political climate? In the words of Benoit Blanc, it “makes no damn sense” to me, “Compels me, though.”Which is why it was such a treat to ask the man himself. Rian's a filmmaker who you might know from 2005 high school noir Brick, 2008's The Brothers Bloom or the fantastic 2012 sci-fi Looper. He directed one of the best episodes of TV this side of the millennium in the form of Breaking Bad's ‘Fly' episode, and created the brilliant Poker Face, starring Natasha Lyonne. In 2019, he wrote and directed Knives Out, starring Daniel Craig as a Southern-accented sleuth, which was a huge sensation. A sequel followed in 2022, as part of a major deal with Netflix. And somewhere amid all that, he made a low-budget indie that probably completely passed under your radar because it was barely discussed upon release. Let me just check my notes here… Star Wars: The Last Jedi? Never heard of it personally.Wake Up Dead Man is maybe his most personal and politically-charged film yet, though, as you'll hear in this conversation. Rian's relationship with religion is… well, it's complicated. In this spoiler conversation, he tells me about his lapsed faith and story of growing up in the Church… before leaving it. It's a story that totally altered my perspective on The Last Jedi – a movie about lapsed faith – and shone a fascinating light on this latest adventure in the life of Benoit Blanc. We get into the overlap between the “cult of personality” church figurehead, Wicks, in Wake Up Dead Man and the politicians in our newspaper headlines each morning right now – many of whom position themselves of Christians and preach messages of fear; them against us. And Rian also tells me what the future perhaps looks like for him, twenty years on from Brick – the next steps in his storytelling to come.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Get coverage on your screenplay by visiting ScriptApart.com/coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Dan Bayer, Daniel Howat, and Brendan Hodges join me to discuss the latest film from Academy Award-nominee Rian Johnson in the "Knives Out" franchise "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," starring Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church. The second film to premiere on Netflix following "Glass Onion" and the third in the franchise overall, this latest murder-mystery sees Craig's Benoit Blanc return in a case that will take him to religious highs and devilish lows, with another electric cast of characters and plenty of twists and turns. What did we think of it? Please tune in as we discuss the story, performances, characters, cinematography, the blending of spiritual drama, mystery thriller, and playful humor, the future of the franchise, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson. It is a standalone sequel to Glass Onion (2022) and the third installment overall in the Knives Out film series. It stars Daniel Craig, who reprises his role as master detective Benoit Blanc.[5][6] The ensemble cast also includes Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Netflix's Wake Up Dead Man is the third installment in the Knives Out franchise. Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc -- with a cast of suspects that includes Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington and Thomas Haden Church. This time out, the mystery gets ecclesiastical in nature, involving the murder of Josh Brolin's fire-and-brimstone priest at a small church.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Benoit Blanc is back and better than ever in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Bryan Fuller takes his whimsy and weirdness to the big screen in Dust Bunny. Sentimental Value is an acting masterclass. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
With a new Benoit Blanc out for you to devour, we decided it was a great time to talk about the great Rian Johnson. In 2012, Johnson delivered his genre hybrid Looper, set in a dystopic future where, through the magic of time travel, a hitman (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) faces off against his older self (Bruce Willis) … Continue reading "370 – Looper"
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