Glass onion

As the 60s progressed, pop music became more sophisticated. One result of this was that song lyrics began to be viewed by some fans as secret messages, clues to some deeper meaning for them to decipher and uncover the hidden truth their idols were imparting exclusively to those clued-up enough to get the message. On “Glass Onion,” The Beatles decided to have some fun with lyrical references to their earlier songs. In 1967, Stephen Bayley, who at that time was a student at John Lennon’s old Quarry Bank School, in Liverpool, wrote to Lennon to tell him that a teacher was getting the class to analyze Beatles songs. He asked John to explain his songwriting, to which Lennon wrote back: “All my writing… has always been for laughs or fun or whatever you call it – I do it for me first – whatever people make of it afterwards is valid, but it doesn’t necessarily have to correspond to my thoughts about it, OK? This goes for anyone’s ‘creations’, art, poetry, song, etc. – the mystery and s__t that is built around all forms of art needs smashing anyway.” ‘Play it backwards and you stand on your head’ Talking specifically about “Glass Onion” in 1970, John explained: “I was having a laugh because there’d been so much gobbledegook about Pepper – play it backwards and you stand on your head and all that.” Click to load video “Glass Onion” makes reference to a number of other Beatles songs in its lyrics. As well as the walrus line, the song opens with a reference to “Strawberry Fields Forev...

For the first time, a Netflix film made its debut in the U.S.'s three biggest movie theater chains. Starring Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista, the Knives Out sequel is set on a billionaire's private island in Greece. (The film shot at "I’m over the moon that Netflix has worked with AMC, Regal and Cinemark to get Glass Onion in theaters for this one of a kind sneak preview. These movies are made to thrill audiences, and I can’t wait to feel the energy of the crowd as they experience Glass Onion. Between this and the release on Netflix in December, I'm excited that audiences around the world will be able to enjoy the film!" director Rian Johnson said in a statement. play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play The movie was in theaters from November 23 through November 29, in approximately 600 theaters in the U.S. and a select few overseas. If you were not able to see the film in person: Do not fear, because the Reportedly, Johnson is pushing for Glass Onion to return to theaters after it premieres on Netflix. "Once it's on the service it will be available to theaters and we're exploring what form that can take," Johnson This won't be the last outing of Daniel Craig's southern detective Benoit Blanc, either; Knives Out film is already in the works at Netflix. When the third film comes out, Johnson says he hopes it plays in movie theaters for longer. He shared, "We w...

Zillow recently made waves by releasing “Glass Onion,” which enjoyed a limited theatrical run before hitting Netflix on December 23, is a follow-up to 2019’s “Knives Out,” with Daniel Craig once again stepping into the well-heeled shoes of Southern gentleman Benoit Blanc, aka “the world’s greatest detective.” Don’t go calling the film a sequel, though! Writer/director Rian Johnson, who also helmed the original, While “Knives Out” was shot in the Boston, Mass. area, Johnson tells • Image Credit: Courtesy of Aman In reality, Amanzoe is not situated on an island as purported onscreen. (That look was achieved via CGI.) But it might as well be. Perched atop a bluff on 237 pristine acres just outside the town of Porto Heli, the exclusive resort boasts untapped 360-degree views of the Aegean Sea and the entire surrounding coastline. Part of Aman Resorts, a luxury boutique hotel chain established in 1988 that is largely recognized as having redefined the industry standard in luxury, Amanzoe was unveiled to much fanfare in 2012. Designed by prominent architect/interior designer Boasting a style inspired by ancient Greece but with a contemporary twist, the resort consists of 38 standalone suites known as “pavilions,” each appointed with its own courtyard, terrace, custom furnishings, a 20-foot-long cool pool and sleek wood and stone accents. Over 65,000 square feet of Lygourio Light and Pocahodas marble was brought in to • Image Credit: Courtesy of Aman The resort’s amenities are, n...

Master detective Benoit Blanc returns to solve a murder mystery rife with twists, turns, and a barrel of laughs, this time in the mediterranean sun. With a slew of new characters and plenty of intrigue, Blanc will have to watch closely as the answer he’s looking for may be hiding in plain sight. On a secluded Greek island tech billionaire, Miles Bron is planning a party for his friends. After gathering his closest companions to dine together and celebrate life, death strikes one of them and all are sudden suspects. Benoit Blanc will have to keep the tears to a minimum if he's going to peel back the layers of this mystery and find out who is responsible. What to know Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a murder mystery movie written and directed by Rian Johnson. It is a Netflix-produced sequel to Johnson's 2019 hit Knives Out. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery has an all-star cast that includes the return of Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc. He is joined by Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista, Kate Hudson, Leslie Odom Jr. and Edward Norton. Production: Timeline, news & updates • January 6, 2020: Following the success of Knives Out, Rian Johnson announces that he’s working on a script to a sequel and that Daniel Craig has already signed on to reprise his role as Detective Benoit Blanc. ( Source: The Hollywood Reporter) • May 13, 2021: Netflix strikes a deal with Rian Johnson to produce the next two sequels to Knives Out for 469 million dollars, beating out offers by Amaz...

Warning: Light spoilers ahead for Glass Onion. Knives Out was a smash-hit in 2019, so it’s no wonder that so many big names jumped at the chance to be included in its sequel, Glass Onion—especially if it included a ticket to the islands of Greece where the movie filmed. In addition to new cast members Kathryn Hahn, Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, and Kate Hudson, But apparently he has a lot of famous friends, and many of the cameos come in the form of celebrities playing themselves as they Zoom with a bored Benoit. Other A-listers pop up as Benoit’s partner, a security guard, and an attendee at a fancy party. There’s even a voice-over cameo that would be impossible to notice if director Here are all the cameos you might have missed in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Frederick M. Brown—Getty Images In perhaps the movie’s most poignant cameo, Murder, She Wrote, died in October, so fans will be heartened to see her onscreen one last time. In the scene, Lansbury, Benoit, and a few other celebs are playing the popular pandemic game Among Us, a mystery that Benoit apparently sucks at despite his formidable real-life puzzle-solving skills. We will assume that Lansbury’s experience playing amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher helped her become an Among Us champ. Tim P. Whitby—Getty Images— The iconic composer and lyricist also makes a moving posthumous appearance in Glass Onion, also during the video chat scene. The movie may also be paying a winking tribute to Sondheim...

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