"Knives Out" does a lot of things right. The film, directed by Rian Johnson and starring some of Hollywood's best (a trend that's continuing in its upcoming sequel), may feel unique in its blend of comedy, murder, and sly social commentary. But the comedy mystery is actually one of Hollywood's oldest genres, one that's rarely shy about slipping in a biting statement here and there. A comedy mystery can be sleek or slapstick, dumb or wise, or all of those things at once.
Mystery comedies first peaked during the Golden Age of Hollywood. "The Thin Man" and its witty married couple, Nick and...
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Mystery comedies first peaked during the Golden Age of Hollywood. "The Thin Man" and its witty married couple, Nick and...
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