45. 20th Century Women (2016) Film Review | A24 on the Rocks

A24's last film of 2016 was 20th Century Women, a slice of life drama featuring a star-studded cast that included Annette Benning, Billy Crudup, Greta Gerwig (director of Barbie), and Elle Fanning. Writer and Director Mike Mills was nominated for Best Original Screenplay for this film. It revolves around a teenager named Jamie (played by Lucas Jade Zumann), his single mom Dorothea (played by Annette Benning), and their unconventional life in Santa Barbara, California where they live in a charming old house with two other tenants. Taking place in 1979, 20th Century Women features one of the greatest soundtracks in A24 history, using music to juxtapose the generations of each of its characters. What will these A24 film reviewers think of the final film A24 distributed in 2016? Caution: movie spoilers.Next two episodes:Mt. Rushmore of 2013-2016 A24 Films The 2016 A24 Oscars