TFR Ep. 479: The Irishman, Knives Out, 5 Best Mystery Movies Since 2000
Chris Scalzo
This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt are joined by The Lady Wan of the Screen Fix Pod to discuss Martin Scorsese’s latest, and reportedly final gangster film, ‘The Irishman’. Is it a fitting goodbye to a genre he redefined, or is it just one too many looooong trips back to that particular well. Then it’s on to Rian Johnson’s rollicking who-done-it, ‘Knives Out’. Long-time listeners know of Chris’ affection for Johnson’s films (just mention ‘Brick’ to him, sit back and listen to him drone on for the next hour or so about its greatness). Has Johnson breathed new life into the murder-mystery genre? Or does the all-star cast deliver collapsing star returns? There’s the always-informative and entertaining rundown of the big release on home video, featuring the Straight to DVD and Streaming Picks of the Week. Then the super show wraps as Lady Wan, Matt, and Chris share their 5 Favorite Mystery Movies to be released since 2000. It’s a mystery how great this episode is, so listen now to piece together all of the clues!
00:00-17:50: Intro/The Irishman
17:51-26:10: Home Video Picks
26:11-36:00: Knives Out
36:01-59:50: 5 Best Mystery Movies Since 2000
59:51-1:01:46: Wrap Up
Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey
Knives Out images © Lionsgate
The Irishman images © Netflix