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Inspiration for Knives Out
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32:36 - 36:16 (03:39)

Director Rian Johnson discusses his inspiration for the film Knives Out and how he wanted to pay homage to the whodunit genre while putting his own unique spin on it.

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The work-life balance of video game developers is often criticized with reports of long working hours and stressful environments.
32:36 - 33:46 (01:10)
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Video Game Developers
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The work-life balance of video game developers is often criticized with reports of long working hours and stressful environments. However, some companies have managed to create a healthier dynamic for their employees.

Chapter
Inspiration for Knives Out
Episode
"Rian Johnson"
Podcast
SmartLess
The speaker comments on the cleverness of a movie and compares it to the multi-layered and mathematically challenging story of Looper.
33:46 - 34:29 (00:42)
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storytelling
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The speaker comments on the cleverness of a movie and compares it to the multi-layered and mathematically challenging story of Looper. He also brings up the idea that Looper was like a modern day whodunit mystery.

Chapter
Inspiration for Knives Out
Episode
"Rian Johnson"
Podcast
SmartLess
The writer of Knives Out discusses how their love for the whodunit genre inspired the film and the experience of watching such movies with their family while growing up.
34:31 - 36:16 (01:44)
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Whodunit
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The writer of Knives Out discusses how their love for the whodunit genre inspired the film and the experience of watching such movies with their family while growing up.

Chapter
Inspiration for Knives Out
Episode
"Rian Johnson"
Podcast
SmartLess