A24 On The Rocks

The much anticipated Euphoria Season 3 was finally released this year, after four years of waiting. Much has happened since season two was released back in 2022. The production of season three seemed plagued from the start with scheduling conflicts, Sam Levinson taking a break to direct The Idol with The Weeknd, and rumors of Zendaya nixing scripts for poor writing. Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney went on her own fame arc between these seasons, stirring up her own controversy. Now that's it's all aired, how did it actually turn out? The A24 Rocks critics debate and discuss if Levinson and cast actually delivered after four years of waiting. Caution: TV spoilers.Buy us a coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/a24otrIntro- 0:00 to 1:32.TV Discussion- 1:32 to 1:20:58.Final Ratings/Outro- 1:20:58 to End.

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We have officially reviewed and watched 100 A24 films! Hooray! On this long, strange journey, we meet a familiar foe: a horror film about a woman with mental health issues. Saint Maud is about a Roman Catholic woman named Maud (portrayed by Morfydd Clark) with a traumatic past who comes to nurse for a woman named Amanda (Jennifer Ehle). Maud has hallucinations and constantly feels the presence of God, but are her hallucinations real or psychosis? The A24 Rocks crew discusses this heavily Catholic film, on their 100th A24 episode. Caution: movie spoilers.Watch Eric's latest Firelake Media documentary- The Labadie Collection- Why U-M Has the Largest Collection of Anarchist Ephemera in the U.S.Buy us a coffee.Intro- 0:00 to 3:30.Film Discussion- 3:30 to 1:00:16.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:00:16 to End.

On this A24 vibe discussion: Eric, Ray, and romance authors Tana Jenkins and Beth Gelman blind rank the top 16 romantic comedies of all time. Kevin sadly got hit in the head with a baseball at a Brewers game and spent the night in the emergency room. Sappy, screwball, seductive, serendipitous... what direction will these four take, and how will their own personal experiences effect the overall rom-com list? Happily ever after, or happily for now?Feeling romantic? Buy us a coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/a24otrIntro- 0:00 to 1:52.Meeting the Authors- 1:52 to 6:59.What is a Rom-Com- 6:59 to 10:56.Blind Ranking Rules- 10:56 to 12:33.Our Top 16-Rom Coms- 12:33 to 1:22:56.Honorable Mentions/Outro- 1:22:56 to End.

The A24 Rocks crew finally gets to the namesake of their podcast, Sofia Coppola's On The Rocks (said in a whisper) starring Rashida Jones, Bill Murray, and Marlon Wayans. Rashida Jones plays Laura, a new mom and author with an eccentric dad named Felix, and a husband named Dean who is getting his start-up off the ground. One strange move by Dean leads Laura down a path of suspecting Dean is cheating on her, and father Felix is there to investigate a possible trail of bread crumbs Dean is leaving. How does On The Rocks compare to Sofia Coppola's previous works? Caution: movie spoilers. Buy us a coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/a24otrIntro- 0:00 to 3:19.Film Discussion- 3:19 to 54:08.Film Ratings/Outro- 54:08 to End.

The A24 Rocks crew delves further into the Alex Garland universe, continuing their reviews of the 28 "Blank" Later series. This time, it's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple starring Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, Erin Kellyman, and Jack O’Connell. We left off at the end of 28 Years Later with Spike finding a gang of Jimmy's, and quickly learning in The Bone Temple that they're a sadistic group of Satanic hounds. Meanwhile, Dr. Kelson tests his vaccine on the tripod. Where will the A24 Rocks crew rate The Bone Temple in the series? Does it live up to its predecessors? Caution: movie spoilers.Buy us a coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/a24otrIntro- 0:00 to 1:30.Film Discussion- 1:30 to 1:06:31.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:06:31 to End.

As we continue our trek through the lost year of 2020, the A24 Rocks crew reviews their fourth A24 documentary: Boys State. This documentary covers a group of 1,100 teenage boys creating a mock government in Austin, Texas. The prestigious camp has previously hosted politicians and politco personalities such as Dick Cheney, Cory Booker, Bill Clinton, and Rush Limbaugh. The difference between those people and the teenagers featured in this film, though, is that these teenagers are living in a post 2016 election world. The effect Donald Trump and social media has had on these teenagers is ever-so evident. The documentary centers around four kids fighting to get elected in this make believe government. What will the A24 Rocks crew have to say about this piece of societal commentary? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:42.Film Discussion- 3:42 to 1:03:54.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:03:54 to End. Buy us a coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/a24otr

On this week's A24 vibe discussion, the A24 Rocks crew is back with another blind ranking, this time they take on the top 16 Catholic films of all time. They're joined by cradle catholic film-buff Bill Holland from Morally Offensive, a podcast that reviews movies deemed morally offensive by the Catholic church (https://www.morallyoffensive.com/). The crew digs deep into the history of Catholic films and dissects a mix of culturally Catholic films, and literally Catholic films. What makes a Catholic film? What kind of recurring themes are there? These films reviewers also made sure to include movies that are pro-Catholic and critical of the Catholic church, resulting in a list that might step on a few Pope shoes.Intro- 0:00 to 2:57.What's a Catholic film? - 2:57 to 11:37.Blind Ranking Rules- 11:37-12:44.Blind Ranking the Top 16 Catholic Films- 12:44 to 2:01:15.Honorable Mentions/Outro- 2:01:15 to End.Buy us a coffee- buymeacoffee.com/a24otr

And WE'RE BACK! The A24 on the Rocks crew goes back to the year we'd all like to forget... 2020. Due to the Covid 19 Lockdown, there were only three films distributed by A24 in 2020, and the first one was First Cow. Directed by Kelly Reichardt, First Cow is about two men named Otis Figowitz and King Lu trying to hustle in 1820s Oregon. When Otis and King Lu figure out the Chief Factor have a cow, they decide to pull of a cow milking heist to make buttermilk biscuits. Some said this period piece was one of the top 10 films of the 2020 year of movies, does the A24 rocks crew agree? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 1:56.Film Discussion- 1:56 to 1:02:28.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:02:28 to End. Buy us a coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/a24otr

96 films and 159 podcasts later, Eric and Kevin have made it atop the A24 mountain after watching every single A24 film from the 2010 decade of A24. Three fellow podcasters quit in the process of this arduous journey, yet Eric and Kevin somehow kept their eyeballs fresh and their vocal boxes running. In this intimate conversation, Eric travelled all the way to Wisconsin to record this podcast in person. The A24 Rocks duo reflects on their journey, shares some personal stories, and shares their top 10 best & worst A24 films from 2013-2019. Intro- 0:00 to 4:36.Our Journey Through 96 A24 Films- 4:36 to 20:48.Our Top 10 Best & Worst A24 Films from the 2010 Decade- 20:48 to End.

Every year these cinephiles get together to decide what movies, actors, actresses, writers, and directors get to take home a golden-coveted Oscar Isaac statue that is as big as Oscar Isaac himself. After the 21 A24 films in 2019, it was the toughest competition yet for the A24 Rocks crew to decide who should win (and lose). 7 Oscar Isaacs, and 1 bronze piece of poop, up for the taking. Who will win? Who will lose? Listen to find out.Nominees- Best Picture- The FarewellThe Last Black Man in San FranciscoMidsommarThe LighthouseUncut GemsBest Director-Robert Eggers for The LighthouseAri Aster for MidsommarJoe Talbot for The Last Black Man in San Francisco Lulu Wang for The FarewellThe Safdie Bros for Uncut GemsBest Actor-Robert Pattinson for The LighthouseJimmie Fails for The Last Black Man in San FranciscoAdam Sandler for Uncut GemsJamie Bell for SkinKelvin Harrison Jr for WavesBest Actress-Julianne Moore for Gloria BellFlorence Pugh for MidsommarAwkwafina for The FarewellSofia Boutella for ClimaxTaylor Russell for WavesThree worst films-OutlawsHigh LifeLow TideBest Supporting Actor-Willem Dafoe for The LighthouseBill Camp for SkinJonathan Majors for the Last Black Man in San Francisco Tzi Ma for The FarewellSterling Brown in WavesBest Supporting Actress-Zhao Shu-zhen for The FarewellTilda Swinton for The SouvenirJulia Fox for Uncut GemsDiana Lin for the FarewellVera Farmiga for SkinBest Screenplay (Original or Adapted)-Lulu Wang for The FarewellRobert Eggers and Max Eggers for The LighthouseJoe Talbot and Rob Richert for The Last Black Man in San FranciscoTrey Edward Shults for WavesAri Aster for Midsommar

Unccccuuuutttttt Jaaaaahhhhhhmmmmms. In our final review of the 2019 year of A24, the A24 Rocks crew has finally reached The Safdie Brothers' gambling New York City anxiety rollercoaster Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Lakeith Stanfield, and Kevin Garnett. Uncut Gems is about a gambling addict named Howard who owns a gem shop in New York City's diamond district. When Howard imports an Ethiopian black opal and shows it to basketball HOFer Kevin Garnett, the black opal takes on a life of its own. Howard owes money around town, though, and specifically to his brother Arno whose goons are chasing Howard to his kids high school play. In the 96th film of their A24 journey, and the final film of the 2010 decade of A24, what will these film reviewers think of Uncut Gems? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 4:11.Film Discussion- 4:11 to 1:31:20.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:31:20 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-January 7th- The 2019 A24 Oscars.Junary 14th- Our Top 10 Best and Worst A24 Films from 2013-2019.

For the holiday celebration this year, these cinema lovers rewind to 1999 and review the crime-comedy Go starring Sarah Polly, Katie Holmes, William Fitchner, Jay Mohr, Timothy Olyphant, and Scott Wolf. These film reviewers invite on Lamb, who rented out a movie theatre this past year and imported the film reel for "Go." In this triptych tale, Ronna needs to make her rent... and that's all you need to know. Is "Go" a Christmas film, and how has it aged 26 years later? Fire up that shoesaw. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 2:06.Film Discussion- 2:06 to 1:00:03.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:00:03 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-12/24- Uncut Gems.1/7- The 2019 A24 Oscars.

On the second from last film review for the 2019 year of A24, these A24 film reviewers discuss the 2019 horror-comedy In Fabric, written and directed by Peter Strickland. In Fabric starts with a woman named Sheila Woolchapel (portrayed by Marianne Jean-Baptiste) who works as a bank teller at a British bank. She is a single middle-aged lady with a dismissive son, and one day, she scores a date with a man. To dress up for her date, she decides to buy a red dress at Dentley & Soper's, and this red dress takes on a life of its own. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 5:14.Film Discussion- 5:14 to 1:18:54.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:18:54 to End.Upcoming podcast release schedule-December 17th- Go.December 24th- Uncut Gems.January 7th- The 2019 A24 Oscars.January 14th- Our Top 10 Best and Worst Films from the 2013-2019 years of A24.

The A24 Rocks crew looks back at the first feature film Harmony Korine directed, the controversial Criterion classic Gummo. Korine directed one of the most famous A24 films in Spring Breakers, so these film reviewers wondered what kind of filmmaking themes Korine established early in his career. And to say the least, controversy was always in his wheelhouse. Gummo is a non-linear story about Xenia, Ohio, a tornado ravaged town with two boys named Solomon and Tummler hunting cats for money. It was also the third film for Chloe Sevigny, who has acted in many other indie gems in her career. How has Gummo aged after all these years? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 1:35.Film Review- 1:35 to 54:04.Film Ratings/Outro- 54:04 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-December 10th- In Fabric.December 17th- Go.December 24th- Uncut Gems.January 7th- The 2019 A24 Oscars.

Today on the A24 on the Rocks podcast, these film reviewers review the third Trey Edward Shults film in the A24 catalog: Waves starring Kelvin Harrison Jr and Taylor Russell. Waves focuses on an African-American family in southern Florida tackling themes such as family trauma, forgiveness, toxic masculinity, and race in America. It's unique storytelling structure has divided some critics, but has been complimented by other reviewers as a unique tale. Where will the A24 Rocks crew land? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:28.Film Discussion- 3:28 to 1:24:20.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:24:20 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-December 3rd- Gummo.December 10th- In Fabric.December 17th- Go.December 24th- Uncut Gems.

The A24 Rocks crew goes back to Jane Schoenbrun's debut film, the psychological horror movie We're All Going to the World's Fair. When Casey participates in an online World's Fair Challenge, she starts to see disturbing changes in herself. A middle-aged man named JLB watches her videos and reaches out to her. Is Casey actually experiencing changes from the World's Fair Challenge, or is it all an MMORPG? Kevin talks about his day's playing World of Warcraft, and these film reviewers talk about the horrifying phenomenon of Slenderman.Intro- 0:00 to 2:54.Creepypasta discussion- 2:54 to 7:19.Film Discussion- 7:19 to 58:40.Film Ratings/Outro- 58:40 to End.

The Kill Team is a 2019 "war" drama starring Nat Wolff and Alexander Skarsgaard that is a based on a true story of the war crimes of a U.S. military platoon in Afghanistan. Nat Wolff portrays U.S. Army member Andrew Briggman who joined the military believing he would serve his country valiantly. But soon after Sergeant Deeks (portrayed by Alexander Skarsgaard) takes over as leader of his platoon, Briggman realizes that the mission they're on is not valiant whatsoever. Writer and Director Dan Krauss also directed the 2013 documentary of the same name. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 2:04.War on Terror Discussion- 2:04 to 16:28.Film Discussion- 16:28 to 1:02:29.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:02:29 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-November 19th- We're All Going to the World's Fair.November 26th- Waves.December 3rd- Gummo.December 10th- In Fabric.

In this A24 vibe discussion, these film reviewers discuss what many critics are calling "the film of the decade" in One Battle After Another. Paul Thomas Anderson directed this Thomas Pynchon adaptation while Leonardo Dicaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, and Chase Infiniti star in it. It revolves around a revolutionary group named the French 75, and a love triangle that forms between two revolutionaries and an immigration detention center officer. On top of being a Best Picture favorite, One Battle After Another has garnered a lot of conversation around its portrayal of fascist America. Is it worth the hype? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 1:34.Film Discussion- 1:34 to 1:15:26.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:15:26 to End.Upcoming podcast release schedule-November 12th- The Kill Team.November 19th- We're All Going to the World's Fair.November 26th- Waves.December 3rd- Gummo.

For the fourth documentary in the A24 distribution chronology, the A24 Rocks crew visits the African Savannah and a herd of elephants. Narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this nature documentary is about a 50 year old Elephant Queen named Athena and her family who are struggling through a historic drought. The family searches for water while also attempting to maintain milk for their children, who need to keep their strength up if they want to trudge into the mud-holes to stay hydrated. The A24 Rocks crew asks the question: does The Elephant Queen break the mold of the average nature documentary? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:28.Film Discussion- 3:28 to 1:09:05.Film Ratings- 1:09:05 to End. Upcoming podcast release schedule-November 5th- One Battle After Another.November 12th- The Kill Team.November 19th- We're All Going to the World's Fair.November 26th- Waves.

On a special Halloween episode and A24 Vibe Discussion, these A24 fans invite on fellow sinner Bill Holland from The Morally Offensive Podcast (https://www.morallyoffensive.com/) to review an all-time David Fincher classic in Se7en (AKA Seven) and give the history of the seven deadly sins. Starring Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, Se7en and The Silence of the Lambs are often credited as making the serial killer crime/horror genre famous. Does it still hold up 30 years later? And given the current climate with religious extremism in America, is there anything to take from the character of John Doe that may seem relevant today? Press play to find out what's in the box. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 2:37.Film Discussion- 2:37 to 1:22:18.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:22:18 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-October 29th- The Elephant Queen.November 5th- One Battle After Another.November 12th- The Kill Team.November 19th- We're All Going to the World's Fair.

HARK TRITON HARK! Bellow bid our father Robert Eggers rise from the depths of cinema for this podcast. Black waves teeming with salt foam to smother the A24 Rocks crew with pungent slime, to choke ye, engorging their microphones till ye turn blue and bloated with bilge and film reviews and can scream no more - only when Robert Pattinson - crowned in cockle shells with slitherin' Willem Dafoe and steaming beard take up his fell be-finned arm, his coral-tine trident screeches banshee-like in the tempest and plunges right through yer gullet, bursting ye. We hope you like this lobster. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 4:00.Film Discussion- 4:00 to 1:32:02.Film Review/Outro- 1:32:02 to End.Upcoming Podcast Schedule-October 22nd- Se7en (with Bill Holland from The Morally Offensive Podcast).October 29th- The Elephant Queen.November 5th- One Battle After Another.November 12th- The Kill Team.

In light of A24's latest release "The Smashing Machine" with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: the A24 Rocks crew invites on fellow podcaster, sports fan, and film-buff Naaim Siddiqi to blind rank the top 16 sports films of all time. These movie-lovers randomly generate numbers 1-16, and whatever number a co-host ends up at, they must pick at that number. BUT each co-host has two vetoes and can force a ranker to pick a different film at the same number. Will personal biases show between these Midwest sports rivals in the heat of the baseball playoffs and in the middle of football season? Will they go for the happy-go-lucky kids films, underdog stories, or the more gritty and gripping sports tales? If you ain't first, you're last. Intro- 0:00 to 2:48.Blind Ranking Discussion & Rules- 2:48 to 11:51.Our Top 16 Sports Films Blind Ranking- 11:51 to 1:37:14.Honorable Mentions & Outro- 1:37:14 to End.Upcoming Podcast Schedule-October 15th- The Lighthouse.October 22nd- Se7en.October 29th- The Elephant Queen.November 5th- One Battle After Another.

For the 90th film in the A24 chronology, the A24 Rocks crew discusses the Jersey Shore mystery-thriller Low Tide starring Keean Johnson and Jaeden Martell. Low Tide was distributed in a limited release and certainly didn't create much buzz back in 2019 and is not a film many remember, yet it holds a 72% Critic's Rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It's placed in the early 90s and follows a group of mischievous teen boys, but does it earn a comparison to Stand By Me? Listen to find out. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 4:07.Film Discussion- 4:07 to 1:04:38.Film Ratings- 1:04:38 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-October 8th- Our Top 16 Sports Films, a Blind Ranking!October 15th- The Lighthouse.October 22nd- Se7en.October 29th- The Elephant Queen.

On this A24 Vibe Discussion, these reviewers discuss the most famous A24 TV show of all time: Euphoria starring Zendaya. When Euphoria came onto the scene in 2019, there wasn't much nuanced media covering the Gen Z generation, and somehow Sam Levinson put his finger on the pulse. The main character of the show is Rue (portrayed by Zendaya), a drug addict who recently overdosed and went to rehab, but is struggling to stay clean. Although, the show reflects a wide array of generational themes in many different characters. We discuss those themes, and how Euphoria portrayed them in the A24 style. Caution: spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 1:26.Euphoria Discussion- 1:26 to 1:23:30.Ratings/Outro- 1:23:30 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-October 1st: Low Tide.October 8th- Our Top 16 Sports Films, a Blind Ranking!October 15th- The Lighthouse.October 22nd- Se7en.

Before Everything Everywhere All At Once, and after Swiss Army Man and the "Turn Down for What" music video, Daniel Scheinert directed a commercially unsuccessful indie film called "The Death of Dick Long." It's about two friends who get into a heap of trouble horsing around in Alabama. They drop their curiously injured friend Dick Long off at the emergency room one night, and the suspense that ensues next leads the audience down a path they'll never forget (for better or for worse). Since 2019 and the success of Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Death of Dick Long has garnered somewhat of a cult following amongst A24 fans as a dark comedy with beautiful cinematography. How will the A24 rocks crew saddle up for this one? Caution: movie spoilers and EXTREMELY EXPLICIT CONTENT.Intro- 0:00 to 2:02.Kenneth Pinyon and the Zoos- 2:02 to 7:18.Film Discussion- 7:18 to 1:14:01.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:14:01 to End.

The A24 Rocks crew does another blind ranking, and this time they get to the bottom of the bag on "drug films." What is a drug film? Well, it might not all be stoner comedies. If this list was a person, it's not the blissed out dude in the corner of the party, but maybe a disheveled mess of guts and blood on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A drug film is about drug culture, and the perils of drug use and addiction. It shows the counter-culture creeping below the thin veil of a happy-go-lucky capitalistic society. So bundle up, we're going skiing. Intro- 0:00 to 1:35.What is a drug film?- 1:35 to 8:45.Blind Ranking Rules- 8:45 to 10:29.Blind Ranking of Top 15 Drug Films- 10:29 to 1:06:11.Honorable Mentions- 1:06:11 to End.Upcoming podcast release schedule-September 17th- The Death of Dick Long.September 24th- Euphoria Season 1.October 1st- Low Tide.October 8th- Blind Ranking of Sports Films.

Share was a 2019 HBO film written and directed by Pippa Bianco and starring Rhianne Barreto. Barreto portrays a high school girl named Mandy who wakes up in her front yard, before she finds strange bruises on her body. She then is confronted with a video that is being shared throughout her high school, that seems to insinuate she was sexually assaulted. Her parents find out and press charges against a popular boy that was in one of the videos. Share comments on dealing with sexual assault and cyber-bullying in the digital world, and the A24 Rocks crew reflects on growing up in today's age as opposed to the millennial age. Was it reflected well in this film? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 2:28.Film Discussion- 2:28 to 1:14:16.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:14:16 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-September 10th- Blind Ranking the Top 15 "Drug Films."September 17th- The Death of Dick Long.September 24th- Euphoria Season 1.October 1st- Low Tide.

For this week's A24 vibe discussion, the A24 Rocks crew invite on music store owner Kyle Kanon and turn the volume up to 11 for the classic rock mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" starring Christopher Guest and Michael McKean. With Spinal Tap II: The End Continues coming out soon, these film reviewers revisit what made the original so innovative and what other comedies it inspired. What filmmaking techniques made rockstars like Ozzy Osborne believe this was a real documentary and not a mockumentary? What is Spinal Tap satirizing in the music world? And will the sequel be worth it? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 2:06.Film Discussion- 2:06 to 57:07.Film Ratings/Outro- 57:07 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-September 3rd- Share.September 10th- Blind Ranking of Drug Films.September 17th- The Death of Dick Long.September 24th- Euphoria Season 1.

On the 87th A24 film review for A24 on the Rocks, these film reviewers tackle the 2019 doozy of a movie "Skin" starring Jamie Bell and Danielle Macdonald. Skin is loosely based on the true story of Bryon Widner, a neo-nazi who was part of the white supremacist gang called the Vinlanders Social Club. After getting arrested for a horrific act of violence, Bryon meets a woman named Julie who brings her three kids to a Vinlanders Social Club gathering to perform folk music. Bryon falls in love with Julie and (maybe?) finds his conscience, but quickly realizes it isn't so easy to leave the neo-nazi gang that raised him. The A24 Rocks crew discusses the heavy themes of Skin, the short film it's based off of, and if director Guy Nattiv did a good job adapting his short movie into a feature length film. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:00.Film Discussion- 3:00 to 1:26:49.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:26:49 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-August 27th- This Is Spinal Tap.September 3rd- Share.September 10th- Blind Ranking the Top 15 "Drug Films."September 17th- The Death of Dick Long.

The A24 rocks crew goes back to the turn of the millennia to the beginning of a new age of zombie films (or is it an infection film?), and reviews 28 Days Later starring Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland: these film reviewers discuss how the film got made, Garland's inspirations, releasing it into a post 9/11 world, and the meaning behind zombie lore. Is 28 Days Later the best zombie film of all time? Is 28 Days Later better than 28 Years Later? Many questions to be answered on this A24 vibe discussion. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 1:23.Film Discussion- 1:23 to 49:30.28 Years Later (Spoilers) vs 28 Days Later- 49:30 to 1:04:56.Final Ratings/Outro- 1:04:56 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-August 20th: Skin.August 27th: This Is Spinal Tap.September 3rd: Share.September 10th: Blind Ranking of "Drug Films."

In 2016, Lulu Wang shared her familial story with This American Life, and it was so poignant to the immigrant experience, that it was made into a movie. After both American and Chinese film studios tried to get her to change the tone of the film, four different indie film production companies picked up her script and gave her the creative freedom to tell her true story. And that became The Farewell, starring Awkwafina. The A24 Rocks crew discusses one of the most critically-acclaimed A24 films in the A24 chronology, and shares some personal stories related to China. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 4:43.Film Discussion- 4:43 to 1:16:36.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:16:36 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-August 13th: 28 Days Later.August 20th: Skin.August 27th: This Is Spinal Tap.September 3rd: Share.

On this A24 Vibe Discussion, the A24 Rocks crew discusses a Danny Boyle film for the first time. None other than the recent critically-acclaimed zombie thriller "28 Years Later." Written by Alex Garland (writer of A24 films such as Ex Machina, Men, and Civil War), 28 Years Later is the third film in the 28 Days Later universe. These film reviewers ask if it stays truthful to the first film, and if it was worth making. Is it even better than 28 Days Later? What kind of themes does this infection movie touch on given what the human race has dealt with since 2020? Also, why did they give some zombies a third leg? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:25.Film Discussion- 3:25 to 59:09.Film Ratings/Outro- 59:09 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule:August 6th- The Farewell.August 13th- 28 Days Later.August 20th- Skin.August 27th- This Is Spinal Tap.

A week after Ari Aster's Eddington was released, the A24 Rocks crew has finally reached one of the most talk about A24 film's of all time: Midsommar starring Florence Pugh. These film reviewers discuss how it was made, its cult classic success, the graphicness of the movie, and what Ari Aster was really trying to say with Midsommar. As Aster himself said: its The Wizard of Oz for perverts. But is this more than just a sleek and fun horror film? Will it actually stand the test of time as we get further removed from it? Is it more style than substance? Comment below and join the discussion. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:05.Film Discussion- 3:05 to 1:10:34.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:10:34 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-7-30: 28 Weeks Later.8-6: The Farewell.8-13: 28 Days Later.8-20: Skin.

On this A24 vibe discussion, the A24 Rocks crew discusses the film that made Steven Spielberg a household name, and terrified generations of children from going in the water: Jaws. On its 50th anniversary year, these film reviewers discuss how the film has aged, and its effect on cinema and the film industry. They also delve into plenty of fun trivia, discuss John Williams' iconic score, and what Peter Benchley and Steven Spielberg were really trying to say with the movie. Thalassophobia anyone? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 1:56.Film Discussion- 1:56 to end.Upcoming Podcast Schedule-7/23- Midsommar.7/30- 28 Years Later.8/6- The Farewell.8/13- 28 Days Later.

The A24 Rocks crew tackles one of the most poignant and impactful A24 films of all time: The Last Black Man in San Francisco. Set in the Bayview-Hunters Point and Filmore district's of San Fran, The Last Black Man in San Francisco is about two friends named Jimmie (portrayed by Jimmie Fails) and Mont (portrayed by Jonathan Majors) who are battling one of the most gentrified cities in the country. Jimmie is obsessed with an old family house that he believes his Grandpa built, while Mont is a playwright watching the drama of San Francisco unfold. What will these film reviewers think of one of the most critically-acclaimed A24 films of all time? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 4:21.Film Discussion- 4:21 to 1:13:34.Film Ratings & Outro- 1:13:34 to End.Upcoming podcast release schedule-7-16: Jaws.7-23: Midsommar.7-30: 28 Years Later.8-6: The Farewell.

Hello aliens, predators, big lizards, big hairy monkeys, and creatures of the night. This week on A24 On The Rocks: Eric, Cole, Ray, and Kevin blind rank the top 16 best Creature Feature films of all time. Although, this blind ranking was much less civil than our Midwestern film blind ranking. After a few picks in the top five went awry, these co-hosts went after each other's throats and turned into predators themselves. What movie picks could've caused so much debate? Tune into listen.Intro- 0:00 to 2:58.What's a Creature Feature?- 2:58 to 7:51.Blind Ranking Rules- 7:51 to 9:09.Blind Ranking Picks & Debate- 9:09 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-7-9: The Last Black Man in San Francisco.7-16: Jaws.7-23: Midsommar.7-30: 28 Years Later.

The 83rd A24 film review for the A24 Rocks crew is The Souvenir starring Honor Swinton Byrne, Tom Burke, and Tilda Swinton. Written and directed by Joanna Hogg, Swinton Byrne portrays a green film student named Julie who meets a more seasoned man named Anthony. He charms her and they begin a relationship, as he guides her on the direction of her film artistry. The other shoe soon drops when Julie figures out he's a heroin addict, and thus comes the first real test of her romantic life. What will these A24 film critics think of this brooding British romantic drama? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 4:34.Film Discussion- 4:34 to 1:02:31.Film Ratings- 1:02:31 to End.Upcoming podcast release schedule-7-2: Blind Ranking of Creature Features.7-9: The Last Black Man in San Francisco.7-16: Jaws, a 50th anniversary film review.7-23: Midsommar.

Happy Pride Month everyone! On this A24 vibe discussion: Eric, Kelley, and Caitlin fly back to the queer classic "The Birdcage" starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, and Dianne Wiest. They discuss the world this film was released into, how it's aged, and the inspiration it had on cinema and pop culture. They also explore some interesting film trivia, including an alternate world where Steve Martin was paired with Robin Williams in the starring roles. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 1:49.Film Discussion- 1:49 to 58:03.Film Ratings/Outro- 58:03 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule:June 24th- The Souvenir.July 1st- Blind Ranking of Creature Features.July 8th- The Last Black Man in San Francisco.July 15th- Jaws.

Fresh off The Amazing Spider-Man sequel, Andrew Garfield wanted to star in something different, and he chose an indie film that criticizes the Hollywood lifestyle. Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not. This was the third film for David Robert Mitchell, director of the critically-acclaimed horror film It Follows. Under the Silver Lake follows an aimless millennial slacker named Sam who believes there's a gigantic conspiracy going on in Los Angeles, and the general populace is ignorant to it. The disappearance of a female neighbor named Sarah (portrayed by Riley Keough) sparks his urge to explore the deep seedy depths of the City of Angels. What will Sam find in this Hitchock-inspired suspense-thriller? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:58.Film Discussion- 3:58 to 1:08:01.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:08:01 to End.Podcast Release Schedule-June 11th- Under the Silver Lake (2019).June 18th- The Birdcage (1996).June 25th- The Souvenir (2019).July 2nd- Blind Ranking of Creature Features.

Two Midwesterners and one Australian (Rhys Crook from The Crook Cut Podcast) go fur trapping in northern Wisconsin with applejack salesman Jean Kayak on this slapstick affair for the film Hundreds of Beavers. Two filmmakers from Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin (Mike Cheslik and Ryland Tews) banded together to create this indie comedy that cost $7,000. 1,500 Adobe After Effects animations, and several film festivals later, it's now touring across the country and is already considered by some to be a cult classic. Many critics have compared Hundreds of Beavers to the films of Buster Keaton, Abbot & Costello, & The Three Stooges. What will these three film reviewers think of it? Caution: movie spoilers.Check out Rhys' podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fAqQotzxxtPYyFiHqdHNhIntro- 0:00 to 4:21.Film Discussion- 4:21 to 52:20.Film Ratings/Outro- 52:20 to End.

Native Son is a 2019 drama based off the 20th century American classic novel of the same name by Richard Wright. Starring Ashton Sanders (of Moonlight fame), Native Son follows a young black man named Bigger who lives in Chicago. Bigger is into the punk and alternative lifestyle but doesn't quite fit in with his friends. His mom's boyfriend gets him an interview to be a driver for a wealthy Chicago businessman named Henry Dalton (portrayed by Bill Camp). Bigger quickly gets to know Henry Dalton's daughter Mary Dalton (portrayed by Margaret Qualley), a woman that will eventually change his life. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 5:41.Film Discussion- 5:41 to 1:11:19.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:11:19 to End.Programming note: we will be taking a two week break due to our editor and co-host Eric taking a vacation over the Memorial Day week, thus not having time to edit the episode.Upcoming podcast release schedule-June 4th- Hundreds of Beavers.June 11th- Under the Silver Lake.June 18th- The Birdcage.June 25th- The Souvenir.

Ey der bud, yuse gonna listen to er episode or wut eh? Pop in de old ear muffers, go out for a rip, and sip a brewski with yer olde pals from A24 on da Rocks as dey blind rank da top 16 Midwestern films of all time. Macedonian magician Gage Dana dumps the cheese curds out of his pocket, dusts off the hockey stick, and shoots some slappers where mama hides the cookies. Watcha waitin for? Intro- 0:00 to 4:08.What's a Midwestern film?- 4:08 to 9:43.Blind Ranking- 9:43 to 1:10:57.Honorable Mentions and Outro- 1:10:57 to End.

The 80th film in the A24 catalog is the Sci-Fi space drama High Life starring Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, Andre 3000, and Mia Goth. Directed by French filmmaker Claire Denis, High Life explores a group of convicts that were sent into space for mysterious reasons. Pattinson portrays Monte, who has a daughter at the start of the film, but also inhabits a spaceship with no one else on it. What happened to the crew he was with? How did he end up alone wandering through space? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 7:08.Film Discussion- 7:08 to 1:02:37.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:02:37 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-5/14- Top 16 Midwestern Films, a Blind Ranking.5/21- Native Son.5/28- Hundreds of Beavers.

A24 on the Rocks enters the millennial time machine and rolls it back to 2004, when Hot Topic "Vote for Pedro" shirts were the new fad, and all the middle schoolers were hitting each other in the face with steaks and yelling "NAPOLEON, GIVE ME SOME OF YOUR TOTS!" You guessed it, today's A24 vibe discussion is millennial cult classic Napoleon Dynamite starring Jon Heder and Jon Gries. Cole unfortunately broke his coccyx dirt-biking at the dunes, so Josh from Keemig's IG Movie Reviews (https://www.instagram.com/keemig.movie.reviews/) joins the program. How has Napoleon Dynamite aged, and are the dark fan theories about the film true? Also, don't forget to check out Eric on The Morally Offensive Podcast (https://morallyoffensive.podbean.com/) this Friday, as he reviews The Last Temptation of Christ. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:49.Film Discussion- 3:49 to 52:40.Film Ratings/Outro- 52:40 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-5/7- High Life.5/14- Top 16 Midwestern Films, a Blind Ranking.5/21- Native Son.

The 79th film in the A24 catalog is Gloria Bell starring Julianne Moore. Gloria Bell is a remake from a 2013 Chilean film named "Gloria," and is about a middle-aged divorcee at a transition period in her life. Gloria meets a man named Arnold (portrayed by John Turturro) at a modern 70s disco bar. This new love interest seems to have promise, before Gloria starts noticing his kids control his life, while Gloria is navigating her own relationship with her kids. Directed by Sebastian Lelio, the same filmmaker who directed the Chilean movie, the A24 rocks crew debates if the film is "too slice of life" and if the remake was worth making only 6 years later. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:26.Film Discussion- 3:26 to 1:04:21.Film Ratings- 1:04:21 to End.Upcoming podcast release schedule-4/30- Napoleon Dynamite.5/7- High Life.5/14- Our Top 15 Midwestern Films, a Blind Ranking.

On this special A24 vibe discussion to celebrate Easter, we belt out JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR with Musical Theatre Professional Kandra Harper. A musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar was originally a theatre musical that premiered in 1971 and found massive success, thus leading to the production of the 1973 film. It contains 70s rock opera stylings and all the tell-tale signs of an Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. What will the A24 Rocks crew and guest Kandra think of the 1973 film? Did it do the musical justice? And what will they have to say about the controversy surrounding this film on the week of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 2:49.Film Discussion- 2:49 to 1:10:39.Film Ratings 1:10:39 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-4/23- Gloria Bell.4/30- Napoleon Dynamite.5/7- High Life.

In this psychological horror by Gaspar Noe, a French dance troupe successfully prepares for their upcoming dance competition, and parties with some sangria after. Little do they know, someone spiked the sangria, and the night turns into an upside down world of horror and debauchery. Maybe one of the most experimental A24 films, and certainly one of the most disturbing, the A24 Rocks crew debates if the experimentation in this movie actually led to a thrilling watch. Caution: movie spoilers. Also, watch Eric's latest Tales of the Great Lakes, an investigation into the unsolved true crime mystery of Christine Woelk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjbTs-REJ-U&t=384s&ab_channel=FirelakeMedia Intro- 0:00 to 4:45.Film Discussion- 4:45 to 1:20:10.Film Ratings- 1:20:10 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule:4/16- Jesus Christ Superstar (1973).4/23- Gloria Bell (2019).4/30- Napoleon Dynamite (2004).

On this week's A24 vibe discussion, we bring on Russian filmmaker Alexey Kotolevskiy to review 2024's Best Picture winner Anora. Starring Best Actress Mikey Madison, Anora is about a Brooklyn exotic dancer who meets a Russian Oligarch named Vanya who becomes enamored with her. Written and directed by Florida Project director Sean Baker, the A24 Rocks crew and Alexey discuss the three acts of the film, the realism of the seedier side of Brooklyn, and if it deserved to win Best Picture. Caution: movie spoilers.We also discuss Alexey's award winning short film "One Night in Body Shop," and ask him what it's like to create a Russian dark fairytale in the U.S. Find Alexey's short film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDPNbXMH1g4&ab_channel=AlexeyKotolevskiyAlso, see Eric's YouTube channel for his docuseries Tales of the Great Lakes: https://www.youtube.com/@FirelakeMediaIntro- 0:00 to 4:37.Anora Film Discussion and Ratings- 4:37 to 1:02:15.One Night in Body Shop Discussion- 1:02:15 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-4/9- Climax.4/16- Jesus Chris Superstar.4/23- Gloria Bell.4/30- Napoleon Dynamite.

Stanley Yelnats has a family curse, and the only way he can correct it is by driving to an old cottage in Ireland to dig holes and situate his trauma. The Hole in the Ground is a 2019 supernatural horror film that delves into the Irish folklore of changelings... and digging holes to build character. Does it also have to do with the hollow earth theory? Fairies living under the dirt? How can whole fairy communities live in an underground lair and keep the dirt out? Co-host Cole cannot fathom such a society. Written and directed by Lee Cronin, the A24 Rocks crew debates the horror technique of smashing your head into things. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3.28.Film Discussion- 3:28 to 1:14:52.Film Ratings- 1:14:52 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-4/2- Anora.4/9- Climax.4/16- Jesus Christ Superstar.4/23- Gloria Bell.