Notes on the Scene: Knives Out

🎭The scene discussed is one of the first scenes with the ensemble cast, and it sets the tone for the chaotic and fun atmosphere on set.

📸The composition of the frame is carefully planned to create depth and multiple layers of people to look at.

📱An interesting fact revealed is that bad guys are not allowed to have iPhones on camera in mystery movies.

🍪The cookies seen in the scene were Belgian cookies, which were a hit when the movie was screened in Belgium.

🎩The costume designer intentionally chose worn-out clothes for the character Ransom to reflect his personality.

What is the significance of the triangular composition in the frame?

—The triangular composition adds depth and creates multiple layers of people to look at in the scene.

Why are bad guys not allowed to have iPhones on camera in mystery movies?

—According to Rian Johnson, it is an interesting fact that bad guys cannot have iPhones on camera to avoid revealing their secret identities.

What type of cookies are seen in the scene?

—The cookies seen in the scene are Belgian cookies, which were a hit when the movie was screened in Belgium.

Why did the costume designer intentionally choose worn-out clothes for the character Ransom?

—The costume designer wanted to reflect Ransom's personality by dressing him in beautiful but worn-out clothes.

How does the scene set the tone for the movie?

—The scene with the ensemble cast creates a chaotic and fun atmosphere on set, reflecting the tone of the movie.

00:00Rian Johnson introduces himself as the director of Knives Out and provides an overview of the scene discussed.

01:10The scene is one of the first with the ensemble cast and sets the tone for the chaotic and fun atmosphere on set.

03:40The composition of the frame is carefully planned to create depth and multiple layers of people to look at.

06:25An interesting fact is revealed that bad guys cannot have iPhones on camera in mystery movies.

09:00The cookies seen in the scene are Belgian cookies, which were a hit when the movie was screened in Belgium.

10:35The costume designer intentionally chose worn-out clothes for the character Ransom to reflect his personality.