Knives Out: Sharpest Writing of 2019?
Knives Out doesn’t just defy the whodunit narrative, it uses the weaknesses to its advantage. It’s well aware of the genre’s faults and tropes

A St. Louis activist and her ex-love explore the city as she decides if she’s ready to rekindle their flame. While seeing famous landmarks, they discuss the topics of love, death, sex, politics, and what they owe each other and themselves.
Knives Out doesn’t just defy the whodunit narrative, it uses the weaknesses to its advantage. It’s well aware of the genre’s faults and tropes
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