A24 On The Rocks

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.

In the first "A24 vibe discussion" of our sixth season: we have on motion graphics designer, video editor, film historian, and fellow podcaster (of The Morally Offensive Podcast) Bill "Netherlands" Holland to talk about Robert Eggers' 2024 remake of cinema classic Nosferatu. The modern remake of Nosferatu stars Lily Rose-Depp, Bills Skarsgard, Willem Dafoe, and Ralph Ineson. It was released to critical acclaim but mixed audience reviews. Bill and the A24 rocks crew discuss why some people don't enjoy the film, including horror fans that are more into terror and gore, rather than gothic horror. We also discuss the performances of each actor, and the historical production and costume design in Nosferatu. Caution: movie spoilers. Check out The Morally Offensive Podcast podcast here: https://morallyoffensive.podbean.com/Also, check out Eric's YouTube channel, his latest video is on the folklore of The Ada Witch of Western Michigan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rDtv09Z3t4&ab_channel=FirelakeMediaIntro- 0:00 to 6:53.Film Discussion- 6:53 to 1:17:05.Film Ratings- 1:17:05 to End. Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-3/26: The Hole in the Ground (2019).4/2: Anora (2024).4/9: Climax (2019).4/16: Jesus Christ Superstar (1973).

We're back! We continue our journey of chronologically reviewing every A24 movie with the 2019 year of A24. A24 kicked off 2019 with the Australian crime drama Outlaws, aka 1%, about a power struggle in a motorcycle gang called the Copperheads. Caution: movie spoilers.Programming note: Kelley will not be joining us on this season of A24 on the Rocks. From Kelley- “To our dear fans- I've gotten a bit burnt out from watching and reviewing films the last few years. As much as I loved my time on the podcast, my heart just is not in it enough to keep going on this journey. Sometimes, I find reviewing films can taint my love for watching them. I hope you respect my decision and continue listening to the podcast. Thanks for all the great discussion guys, it was a fun 100+ episodes.”We welcome two new guests to the A24 rocks crew, named Dan and Becky, who are teachers that live in Bolivia. This officially makes us a multi-continent working class proletariat podcast. Screw your bourgeois movie reviews! Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule:3/19- Nosferatu3/26- The Hole in the Ground4/2- AnoraIntro- 0:00 to 7:14.Film Discussion- 7:15 to 1:03:22.Film Ratings and Outro- 1:03:23 to End.

We kick off 2025 with the grandest award show in modern cinema: The A24 Oscars! As the A24 rocks crew finished watching the 2018 year of A24, they will now give out the golden coveted Oscar Isaac awards to the best writers, directors, actors/actresses, and films of the 2018 year of A24. They've also added an extra category from previous years, that is similar to a razzy, and that is "the worst film of the year." The formula is simple: each critic has a vote, and the film/actor/actress/writer with the most votes takes home a life-sized statuette of Oscar Isaac. The A24 rocks crew finishes up with a mailbag. Intro- 0:00 to 3:44. Award Explanations, 2018 year vs 2017- 3:44 to 11:17. Award Nominees & Winners- 11:17 to 1:05:52. Outro & Mailbag- 1:05:52 to End. Programming note- we will be taking a break to reset and refresh our movie reviewing minds. We will be back in march to start reviewing the 2019 year of A24, a year that includes The Lighthouse. Thank you for listening everyone, in the meanwhile, check out Eric's YouTube channel where he shares YouTube documentaries of Great Lakes folklore and history: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5bF8V4mnCps52XOR0tN0Lf__7uBuMj-k. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Christmas is next week, so the A24 Rocks crew decided to put aside the dark horrors about generational trauma, or the Thai prison dramas, or coming-of-age tales about anxious/depressed eighth grader's, or the thrillers about alcoholic pastors on a path of righteousness. Just to put you in that Christmas mood: they decided to discuss the most beloved (but maybe debated) Christmas action film of all time in Die Hard. John McClane vs Hans Gruber, Bruce Willis starring alongside Alan Rickman, is this the best action film of all time? Caution: movie spoilers.  Programming note: we will be taking a break for Christmas next week, and will be back on New Year's Day with the 2018 A24 Oscars. See you in 2025! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

In Jonah Hill's directorial debut, he tackles the world of 90s skateboarding in southern California. Sunny Suljic plays a young boy growing up in Los Angeles, with an abusive older brother (portrayed by Lucas Hedges), and a single mom (portrayed by Katherine Waterston). He soon finds a clique of skateboarders at his local neighborhood skate shop, and all he knows is that he needs to learn how to skateboard, and join the community. The A24 rocks crew invites on 90s skateboarder and NIN super-fan Kyle Kanon to discuss the film's realism. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 3:58. Film Discussion- 3:58 to 1:24:35. Film Rating and Outro- 1:24:35 to End. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Due to Robert Eggers' new film "Nosferatu" coming out on Christmas this month, the A24 Rocks crew decided to review his 2022 Nordic epic "The Northman" for this A24 Vibe Discussion. Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nicole Kidman: The Northman is a take on the Old Norse tale "Amleth" that Shakespeare turned into Hamlet. What will these film reviewers think of Robert Eggers' third film after directing two of the most acclaimed A24 films in the film studio's history? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 5:01. Film Discussion- 5:01 to 57:52. Film Rating and Outro- 57:52 to End. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

The Children Act is a 2018 film, based on a Ian McEwan book, about a judge named Fiona Maye (portrayed by Emma Thompson) presiding over a case where the family are Jehovah's Witnesses and are refusing a blood transfusion for their son (portrayed by Fionn Whitehead). She must decide whether the parents religious wishes for their son to not have a life-saving blood transfusion should be respected, or decide to force the kid to have the blood transfusion. Meanwhile, at home, her husband (portrayed by Stanley Tucci) decides to have an affair. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 2:12. Film Discussion- 2:12 to 54:02. Film Rating- 54:02 to End. Only 1 more film until the 2018 A24 Oscars: 75. Mid90s --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

On this A24 vibe discussion, the A24 Rocks crew blind ranks the top 12 cult classics in film history. How does a blind ranking work? A random number generator will generate a number 1-12 and each podcaster will pick their favorite film at that position, then that number will be gone after it is picked. For example: maybe Kevin will pick The Boondock Saints (this isn't the actual pick) at number 12, that film and number will be off the board, then a random number generator might put Kelley at 6. Each podcaster picks their favorite cult classic at the position they're given, until a top 12 is chosen. And, each podcaster has a veto. Intro- 0:00 to 2:34. What is a blind ranking- 2:34 to 11:10. Our Top 12 Cult Classics- 11:10 to 1:07:18. Honorable Mentions and Outro- 1:07:18 to End. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Slice is a 2018 horror-comedy film about the town of Kingfisher: a city where supernatural beings live hand-in-hand with humans. The residents of Kingfisher are alarmed when pizza delivery drivers from Perfect Pizza Base are murdered. Astrid (portrayed by Zazie Beetz), and investigative journalist Sadie Sheridan (portrayed by Rae Gray) are on the case, where it's suspected a local werewolf named Dax Lycander (portrayed by Chance the Rapper) is the murderer. Their curiosity leads them to a citywide conspiracy of corruption and the occult. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 3:36. Film Discussion- 3:36 to 48:54. Film Ratings and Outro- 48:54 to End. Only 1 more A24 film till the 2018 A24 Oscars- 74. Mid90s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Due to the 2024 election tomorrow, the A24 Rocks crew is discussing one of the most prescient films of the last 20 years: Children of Men, and they're releasing the episode two days early. Many film lovers say Children of Men predicted the rise of nativism and anti-immigrant sentiment in western society. Placed in 2027, it follows a world of mass infertility, where the last baby was born 18 years ago. Our main character, Theo (portrayed by Clive Owen), is an ex-activist turned bureaucrat who gets dragged back into the world of activism by his ex-partner Julian (portrayed by Julianne Moore). What will the A24 Rocks crew think of this dystopian sci-fi classic and how it relates to the election tomorrow? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 3:36. Film Discussion- 3:36 to 1:21:37. Film Ratings and Outro- 1:21:37 to End. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

The A24 Rocks gang travels to a place they've never been before in their cinematic journeys: a Thai prison with British boxer Billy Moore. Based on a true story, A Prayer Before Dawn is about an addict/boxer named Billy Moore (portrayed by Joe Cole) who gets arrested in Thailand and thrown in one of the most infamous prisons in the world: Klong Prem. Soon enough, Moore is placed in a cell with a Thai gang that is not too friendly, this leads him to learn Muay Thai to fight for his life. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 2:20. Film Discussion- 2:20 to 50:38. Film Ratings- 50:38 to End. Next three A24 films until the 2018 A24 Oscars: 73. Slice. 74. The Children Act. 75. Mid90s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

On this special Halloween A24 vibe discussion, the A24 Rocks crew invites on horror lover Dean Cooper AKA MidlifeInCrisis (https://www.instagram.com/midlifeincrisis/) to discuss the 1985 Horror Sci-Fi film "Re-Animator" starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, and Barbara Crampton. Based off a H.P. Lovecraft novelette, Re-Animator is about a mad scientist named Herbert West who may have concocted a serum to bring people back from the dead. But the question is: how much of their humanity is left when they awake? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 2:05. Film Discussion: 2:05 to 45:44. Film Ratings and Outro- 45:44 to End. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

In this 2018 stoner comedy, Angela (portrayed by Maia Mitchell) and Jessie (portrayed by Camila Morrone) are two high school dropouts working as servers who use their rent money to book a vacation to Galveston, Texas. After getting arrested and missing two days of work, they go through a series of struggles in hopes of finally getting away from their tumultuous lives. What will the A24 Rocks crew think of this movie compared to other drug-addled A24 films? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 2:52. Film Discussion- 2:52 to 56:16. Film Ratings- 56:16 to End. Only three more films until the 2018 A24 Oscars: 72. Slice. 73. The Children Act. 74. Mid90s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

It Follows is a 2014 horror film starring Maika Monroe, and directed by David Robert Mitchell. Maika Monroe plays a girl named Jay who is infected with a disease by a man named Hugh, the disease involves a zombie-like creature stalking her at every turn, and potentially killing her if it ever reaches her. Based in Michigan, the A24 Rocks crew digs deep into their Michigan knowledge to share fun trivia about the film, and to debate if this film kicked off the atmospheric/elevated horror trend of the last 10 years. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 2:42. Film Discussion- 2:42 to 1:46:58. Film Ratings and Outro- 1:46:58 to End. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Hot Summer Nights is a 2018 crime drama starring Timothee Chalomet, Maika Monroe, and Alex Roe. This film is about a young boy named Daniel (portrayed by Timothee Chalamet), who moves to Cape Cod for a summer, and quickly meets a too-cool-for-school greaser named Hunter Strawberry (portrayed by Alex Roe). Daniel asks Hunter if he can start selling marijuana with him, but here's the hook: Hunter has a beautiful sister named McKayla (portrayed by Maika Monroe), who Daniel falls in love with. The hot summer nights soon become tense summer nights. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 3:09. Film Discussion- 3:09 to 55:01. Film Ratings and Outro- 55:01 to End. Next five A24 films we review- 71. Never Goin' Back. 72. A Prayer Before Dawn. 73. Slice. 74. The Children Act. 75. Mid90s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

On this late night double feature podcast show, the A24 Rocks crew delves into spooky season with maybe the greatest horror musical of all time: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. They welcome on Colleen Wood for this review, an actress who has been in several Rocky Horror shadow-casts. They also discuss what the film means to the LGBTQ+ community and how it provided a safe space to many queer people in the mid 1970s. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 2:08. Film Discussion- 2:08 to 49:55. Film Ratings and Outro- 49:55 to Ending. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

The A24 Rocks crew has finally reached another A24 favorite: Bo Burnham's coming-of-age dramedy "Eighth Grade" starring Elsie Fisher and Josh Hamilton. Eighth Grade is about a shy eighth grader named Kayla who enjoys making YouTube video's, while yearning to break out of her shell to her classmates, who have voted her the quietest kid in their grade. All the while, Kayla has a single dad named Mark, who is trying to navigate fatherhood in the digital age. What will the A24 Rocks crew think of Bo Burnham's feature film directorial debut? Intro- 0:00 to 2:46. Film Discussion- 2:46 to 1:19:49. Film Ratings and Outro- 1:19:49 to End. Next five A24 films: 70. Hot Summer Nights. 71. Never Goin' Back. 72. A Prayer Before Dawn. 73. Slice. 74. The Children Act. Check out co-host Eric's YouTube docuseries Tales of the Great Lakes: https://www.youtube.com/@FirelakeMedia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

On this A24 vibe discussion: the A24 rocks crew looks back at an early cult classic from "The Whale" director Darren Aronofsky, and that film is the 2000 psychological drama "Requiem for a Dream." Starring Jared Leto, Ellen Burstyn, Jennifer Connelly, and Marlon Wayans: Requiem for a Dream is a harrowing story about addiction and its devastating effects on dreams and reality. What will these film reviewers think of one of the most visceral films of the 21st century? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 2:32. Film Discussion- 2:32 to 1:04:21. Film Ratings and Outro- 1:04:21 to End. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

The 68th film in the A24 catalogue is "Woman Walks Ahead," a 2018 biographical drama film about painter Catherine Weldon (portrayed by Jessica Chastain) who decided to head west in hopes of painting famous indigenous leader Sitting Bull (portrayed by Michael Greyeyes). She meets Colonel Silas Grove (portrayed by Sam Rockwell) on the way, who is attempting to get Sitting Bull to sign a land allotment act that will further reduce the lands of the Lakota tribe. What will the A24 rocks crew think of this one? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 2:04. Film Discussion- 2:04 to 57:16. Film Ratings and Outro- 57:16 to End. Next five A24 films we review: 69. Hot Summer Nights. 70. Never Goin' Back. 71. A Prayer Before Dawn. 72. Slice. 73. The Children Act. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

On this A24 vibe discussion, the A24 Rocks crew reviews the French romantic period piece "Portrait of a Lady on Fire." Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a film about an 18th century French painter named Marianne who is commissioned to paint a portrait of a woman named Heloise. Marianne arrives at the island where Heloise is currently living, only for Heloise's mother to inform her that Heloise doesn't have the temperament to be painted, and that Marianne must paint her from memory. It's just like that one Bruce Springsteen song, but a little more French. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 3:52. Film Discussion- 3:52 to 52:48. Film Ratings and Outro- 52:48 to End. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

The A24 Rocks crew has finally reached the horror phenomenon of Hereditary. Starring Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, and Gabriel Byrne: Hereditary is about a miniature's artist who discovers there is much more to her mom's life than she ever expected. Paranormal Anthropologist Reya Mazzola joins us to discuss one of the most famous A24 films of all time, and how it uses paranormal anthropology to achieve its theme. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 3:28. Film Discussion- 3:28 to 1:50:10. Film Ratings and Outro- 1:50:10 to End. Next five A24 films we review: 68. Woman Walks Ahead. 69. Eighth Grade. 70. Hot Summer Nights. 71. Never Goin' Back. 72. A Prayer Before Dawn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Due to the A24 Rocks crew missing last week's episode because of a Alaskan adventure, they decided to release two episodes this week to get back on the release schedule. On this A24 vibe discussion, these film-buffs (minus Kevin due to a scheduling conflict) review one of the most talked about horror films of the last year: Late Night with the Devil. They also discuss the use of A.I. in the movie and what it means for filmmaking. Caution: movie spoilers.
Intro- 0:00 to 2:11.Film Discussion- 2:11 to 51:47.Film Ratings- 51:47 to End.
If you're into history and folklore, check out co-host Eric's YouTube series Tales of the Great Lakes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5bF8V4mnCps52XOR0tN0Lf__7uBuMj-k --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

How to Talk to Girls at Parties is a 2018 sci-fi rom-com starring Alex Sharp, Elle Fanning, and Nicole Kidman. Taking place in the late 70s British punk scene, Alex Sharp plays a young punk boy named Enn who meets an alien named Zan. Both outcasts in the world and in their own groups, they soon find a connection with each other that challenges everyone around them. It is directed by John Cameron Mitchell, who also directed the cult classic "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 4:18. Film Discussion- 4:18 to 57:30. Film Ratings and Outro- 57:30 to End. Next five A24 films we review: 66. Hereditary. 67. Woman Walks Ahead. 68. Eighth Grade. 69. Hot Summer Nights. 70. Never Goin' Back. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

In this A24 Vibe Discussion, the A24 rocks crew reviews the most talked about horror film of the year: Longlegs. Starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, Longlegs is about an anti-social FBI agent named Lee Harker who's investigating a serial killer case about a murderer who murders whole families around the birthday of the youngest daughter in the family. Soon enough, Harker begins to suspect that the serial killer has some tie to her personal life. Written and directed by Osgood Perkins, some critics have said Longlegs is the best horror film since The Silence of the Lambs. Will the A24 rocks crew agree? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 2:15. Film Discussion- 2:15 to 54:20. Film Ratings and Outro- 54:20 to End. Check out Eric's docuseries "Tales of the Great Lakes" on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FirelakeMedia. New episode dropping Friday uncovering the origins of Thousand Island Dressing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Praise be the blessed waters listeners, welcome to our First Reformed Christian Minecraft server. On this Holy day, we preach our reverence to Paul Schrader and Ethan Hawke for imbibing us with A24's 65th film: First Reformed. Reverend Toller has strayed from the path, temptations and demons manifest in many forms, but let he not stray long: for he is saved. At the First Reformed and Abundant Life Church, they've created a mighty fortress, and the A24 Rocks crew invites you to partake in the blood of our savior. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 4:34. Film Discussion- 4:34 to 1:21:20. Film Ratings and Outro- 1:21:20 to End. Next five A24 films we review: 66. How to Talk to Girls at Parties. 67. Hereditary. 68. Woman Walks Ahead. 69. Eighth Grade. 70. Hot Summer Nights. If you enjoyed this podcast, check out co-host Eric's YouTube series "Tales of the Great Lakes" on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNyRcy1AYBRRK0d6avOm3_g --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

On this A24 vibe discussion, the A24 Rocks crew delves into Yorgos Lanthimos' most recent cinematic odyssey: Kinds of Kindness. In Lanthimos' most star-studded cast to date, this film stars: Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Hong Chau, and Margaret Qualley. Kinds of Kindness is a "triptych fable" featuring three different absurdly tragic stories. These film reviewers discuss each fable before giving their thoughts on if this film is as good as Lanthimos' A24 gems. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 3:26. Film Discussion- 3:26 to 49:57. Film Ratings and Outro- 49:57 to End. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Backstabbing for Beginners is a political thriller starring Theo James who plays Michael Sullivan, the son of a late U.S. diplomat who gets a job at the U.N. He's an idealist who wants to help people, before he meets Pasha (portrayed by Ben Kingsley), a vulgar realist who heads the oil for food program. Pasha takes Michael under his wing, but is he blurring ethical lines with the way he runs things? Based off the book "Backstabbing for Beginners: My Crash Course in International Diplomacy" by Michael Soussan, the A24 rocks crew discusses the movie and the early aughts when they were also idealist young lads. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 4:12. Film Discussion- 4:12 to 53:45. Film Ratings and Outro- 53:45 to End. Next five A24 Films we're reviewing- 65. First Reformed. 66. How to Talk to Girls at Parties. 67. Hereditary. 68. Woman Walks Ahead. 69. Eighth Grade. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

On this A24 Vibe discussion: Cole, Eric, and Kevin delve into the 1997 sci-fi action cult classic "Starship Troopers" starring Casper Van Diem, Denise Richards, Michael Ironside, Dina Meyer, and Neil Patrick Harris. When Starship Troopers came out, it was received as a piece of pro-military fascist propaganda, even though director Paul Verhoeven insisted it was a satire. Nonetheless, critics panned it, and it barely broke even on its high budget. The A24 rocks crew discuss whether the satire still hits home 27 years later. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 3:00. Film Discussion- 3:00 to 48:39. Film Ratings- 48:39 to End. For other media from the A24 Rocks crew, check out Eric's YouTube docuseries "Tales of the Great Lakes" and his most recent episode on the tragedy of the Edmund Fitzgerald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o0zaEsPvcw&t=289s&ab_channel=FirelakeMedia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Lean On Pete is a 2018 A24 film about a Portland boy named Charley (portrayed by Charlie Plummer) with a wholesome scumbag dad (portrayed by Travis Fimmel), who gets a job at the local horse racing track after he meets a man named Del (portrayed by Steve Buscemi). Charley quickly becomes enamored by one of Del's racehorses named "Lean On Pete." When tragedy strikes Charley, his ties to Lean On Pete only grow deeper, which drives a wedge between him and Del who sees Lean On Pete as just a racehorse. Also starring Chloe Sevigny, Lean On Pete is one of the highest rated critical films of the 2018 year of A24. What will the A24 rocks crew think of it? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0 to 3:35. Film Discussion- 3:35 to 1:15:50. Film Ratings and Outro- 1:15:50 to End. Next five A24 films we review- 64. Backstabbing for Beginners. 65. First Reformed. 66. How to Talk to Girls at Parties. 67. Hereditary. 68. Woman Walks Ahead. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

On this A24 Vibe Discussion, co-host Eric Kiska talks with filmmakers Blake and Blaine Childress who recently co-wrote/co-directed a short film called "Bongo The Elephant" that they're submitting to film festivals. For their short film, they responsibly used artificial intelligence to curate an idea for a character designer. Eric and the Childress Brothers discuss the future of A.I. in film, and what it will be like for filmmakers as this technology advances. Eric also talks to them about the process of making "Bongo the Elephant," and what it's like to be an indie filmmaker. Check out their YouTube channel to see other short films they've produced: https://www.youtube.com/@that1filmmaker. Also, check out Eric's YouTube channel to watch the first episode of his new docuseries Tales of the Great Lakes: https://www.youtube.com/@FirelakeMedia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Ever wonder what Burt Reynolds would do if he went to an amateur film festival in Nashville while being chauffeured around by a young goth chick? Well, The Last Movie Star gives you that insight. Starring Burt Reynolds and Ariel Winter, Reynolds plays washed up actor Vic Edwards (who basically is Burt Reynolds). Edwards is conned into attending an amateur film festival in Nashville, and he is not too pleased when he finds out how amateur it is. Queue drinking Blantons before riding a penny horse. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 3.20. Film Discussion- 3:20 to 57:20. Film Ratings and Outro- 57:20 to End. Next five A24 films we review: 63. Leon On Pete. 64. Backstabbing for Beginners. 65. First Reformed. 66. How to Talk to Girls at Parties. 67. Hereditary. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

The A24 rocks crew begins their fifth season of A24 vibe discussions talking about the 2024 Netflix mini-series sensation "Baby Reindeer." They delve into what makes Baby Reindeer unique from other portrayals of stalking in media, and debate the tough questions that viewers have proposed after receiving the mini-series. They also discuss the origin story of Richard Gadd's black comedy. Caution: spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 3:48. Baby Reindeer Discussion- 3:48 to 56:56. Outro- 56:56 to End. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

The A24 Rocks crew kicks off the 2018 year of review's with the first film A24 distributed in 2018, and that is: The Vanishing of Sidney Hall starring Logan Lerman, Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler, and Michelle Monaghan. This film is about a writer named Sidney Hall and follows three different points of his life: before he released his first book, directly after he released he first book, and several years later when he's seemingly vanished from public life and an alleged detective is trying to find him. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0 to 3:10. Film Discussion- 3:10 to 58:41. Film Ratings and Outro- 58:41 to End. Next five A24 films we're reviewing: 62. The Last Movie Star. 63. Leon on Pete. 64. Backstabbing for Beginners. 65. First Reformed. 66. How to Talk to Girls at Parties. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

The A24 Rocks crew has finished watching and reviewing every film from the 2017 year of A24 and is now tasked with giving out the golden coveted Oscar Isaac awards. They'll be picking from 7 categories including: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted). What film will take home the most Oscar Isaac's this year? Lady Bird? Good Time? The Killing of a Sacred Deer? The Florida Project? Listen in to find out. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 4:19. Was 2017 better than 2016 for A24?- 4:20 to 7:42. Nominees and Winners- 7:42 to 1:15:04. Outro: 1:15:04 to End. Programming Note: A24 On The Rocks will be taking a two month break to realign our Chakra's and will be back in June 2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

In the last A24 film of 2017, Bill Pullman plays a mousey-sounding sidekick named Lefty Brown in this Montana-based Western film. After his partner is murdered over a few horses, Lefty is hell-bent on revenge but with limited resources and a powerful Governor (portrayed by Jim Caviezel) against him. What will the A24 Rocks crew think of the 60th A24 film they've reviewed in the A24 catalog? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0 to 3:51. Film Discussion- 3:51 to 49:53. Film Ratings and Outro- 49:53 to End. Next week: The 2017 A24 Oscars! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Due to the success of Oppenheimer, the A24 Rocks crew wanted to go back in Christopher Nolan's filmography and check out a Nolan film with an "A24 vibe," and they landed on the neo-noir mind-bender Memento. Released in 2000, Memento was Christopher Nolan's second film, it's since become a cult classic and is widely-respected amongst all film fans. Starring Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Joe Pantoliano: Memento is about a man named Leonard suffering from anterograde amnesia, who is trying to find the murderer of his wife. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0 to 1:55. Film Discussion- 1:55 to 55:31. Film Ratings and Outro- 55:31 to End. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Oh... hi Mark! The Disaster Artist is a 2017 film starring James Franco and Dave Franco, about the making of one of the worst films of all time: Tommy Wiseau's "The Room." Based on a true story, it centers around Tommy Wiseau (portrayed by James Franco) and Greg Sestero (portrayed by Dave Franco), two aspiring actors that meet in acting class. Tommy, a mysterious man with deep pockets, offers to take Greg to L.A. to pursue their dreams. After failing to get roles in Hollywood, Tommy decides to makes his own film and cast him and Greg as the stars. What could possibly go wrong? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0 to 2:21. Film Discussion- 2:21 to 1:04:21. Film Ratings- 1:04:21 to End. 1 episode until the The 2017 A24 Oscars: 60. The Ballad of Lefty Brown. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

The Iraq War, the start of social media, the first African-American elected president, smart phones, 9/11, and Spider-Man 3 with emo Tobey Maguire... what do all these things have in common? They all happened between 2000-2009! The A24 Rocks crew shares their top 10 films from 2000-2009 while discussing the most formative years of their lives in true millennial fashion. Who will get the number 1 spot, and what gripes do these film reviewers have with each others lists? Listen in to find out. Intro- 0 to 2:10. What Happened This Decade? - 2:10 to 8:48. Our Top 10 Lists- 8:48 to 54:14. Honorable Mentions and Outro- 54:14 to End. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Before Barbie, there was Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig's solo-directorial debut. Lady Bird is a semi-autobiographical film written and directed by Greta Gerwig about a girl named "Lady Bird" (portrayed by Saoirse Ronan) as she battles her senior year of high school and an all-consuming mother (portrayed by Laurie Metcalf). It takes place in Sacramento, California at the fictional Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic High School. The A24 Rocks crew discusses one of the most critically-acclaimed film's in A24's history, while sharing their own hometown high school experiences and some of their favorite high school films. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 3:26. High School Film Discussion- 3:26 to 11:34. Lady Bird Film Discussion- 11:34 to 1:02:07. Film Ratings- 1:02:07 to End. Two films left before the 2017 A24 Oscars: 59. The Disaster Artist. 60. The Ballad of Lefty Brown. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support