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Burnie and Ashley discuss hitting the post, Limewire buying Fyre Festival, the Klarna IPO, reinventing everything, layaway, broke economics, A24 dating bios, red flags, making fun of games while planning a game, scuba heists, and Disney dishes.
Francis Lawrence's ‘THE LONG WALK' gave us two of the best performances of the year in Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson. Kenjac and Gooch review the Steven King adaptation on today's episode as well as give their thoughts on the looming Paramount-WB merger, the Emmy's, and more. Intro - (0:00) Emmys Recap - (4:42) Witcher Recasting - (9:39) Highlander Update - (11:56) Demon Slayer Box Office - (13:34) A24's TX Chainsaw Massacre - (15:30) Super Mario Galaxy Movie - (16:51) Paramount's Bid For WB - (18:11) Damon & Affleck Reunite - (22:41) Alien: Earth Reaction - (25:58) Peacemaker Reaction - (27:37) What We're Watching - (32:21) The Long Walk Review - (34:57)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/lightscamerabarstool
Send us a textDaril Fannin's path to Hollywood defies every norm. Raised in a cult that banned movies, his first act of rebellion was sneaking out to watch The Matrix. It cracked open his world—and rewrote the script for his life. After nine years as a U.S. Army combat medic, Daril earned his MFA in screenwriting at Loyola Marymount, where he sold a Netflix series before finishing the program. Today, he's a multi-million dollar creator, writing and producing projects with A-list icons like Matt Damon, Peter Berg, Sylvester Stallone, and Jimmy Kimmel for entertainment giants like Netflix and Disney. Daril's mission: fix a broken industry. Frustrated by the inefficiencies and inequities embedded in traditional Hollywood workflows, he co-founded KINO: a tech-powered platform designed to reinvent how films are produced, distributed, and experienced. And most recently had his film picked up by A24.Follow Daril: @darilfanninIf you're interested in being a guest on the podcast, please contact us on:instagram: @veteranstateofmind email: info@vsompodcast.comGeraint's books are available at: www.geraintjonesmedia.com and https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Geraint-Jones/author/B06XTKLWBMSupport the show
This Week for your Daily Ratings Movie News: Universal is prepping for another Jurassic movie. Leo is in for the lead role in Michael Mann's Heat 2. A24, with the creative pitch from JT Mollner, gets the rights for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. And Joni Mitchell is coming to a biopic near you. Also not to mention, the BOX OFFICE BONANZA that is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle! Want to check out all our Movie Scores and so much more? Stop by our Website! - The Daily Ratings! Would you'd like to support The Daily Ratings and become a Producer? Check out our Donation Page! - Support Us Here! Want to see the ratings on all the latest movies? Here are all the movies playing in theaters! - Now Playing Here! Don't forget to stop by our shop for all the T-shirts, Hoodies, and Daily Ratings Gear! - Shop the Store!
With his performance in The Smash Machine is this The Rock's big push for an Oscar? Why on earth has MI6 joined Instagram? Who deserves the credit for Warner Brothers' sudden box office hot streak? Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson has bulldozed his way from WWE to Hollywood megastar. But with The Smash Machine, an A24 production, is he finally angling for Academy recognition, or is this just another blockbuster in disguise? MI6 is now on Instagram. James Bond may have Q, but does British intelligence really need Reels? Is this about public trust, recruitment… or just trying to look cool online? At Warner Brothers, Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca were on the chopping block but after a patient strategy and a bold slate of films, they suddenly look like the studio's saviours. What does this say about Hollywood risk-taking, storytelling, and the lost art of playing the long game? Recommendations:Both: Spooks (iPlayer)Richard: Seascraper - Benjamin Wood (read) Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com The Rest Is Entertainment is proudly presented by Sky. Sky is home to award-winning shows such as The White Lotus, Gangs of London and The Last of Us. Requires relevant Sky TV and third party subscription(s). Broadband recommended min speed: 30 mbps. 18+. UK, CI, IoM only. To find out more and for full terms and conditions please visit Sky.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Assistant Producer: Aaliyah AkudeVideo Editor: Kieron Leslie, Charlie Rodwell, Adam Thornton, Harry SwanProducer: Joey McCarthySenior Producer: Neil FearnHead of Content: Tom WhiterExec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
While cinemas struggle to fill seats, horror films are bringing in billions. So, why do we enjoy being scared? And how come horror flicks are filled with nuns, crosses and other Christian imagery?-------- If you liked this chat, send it to the cinema buff in your life. You might also enjoy our eps on how cults are being targeted with coercive control laws and why certain female body parts are named after shady, white men. Plus, check out Anna Levy's article about religion in horror films.
Weird 80s romance meets modern crime caper—Nice Girls Don't Explode & Bad Man reviewed with no chill.Accidental cringe, firecracker dating tips, and movies that literally blow up on screen. This week, we dive into the cult '80s oddball Nice Girls Don't Explode with Barbara Harris, Wallace Shawn, and Michelle Meyrink—where teenage romance sparks more than emotions. Plus, we break down the gritty crime drama Bad Man, starring Sean William Scott and Ethan Suplee, in an exclusive first look before its digital release.Other highlights include:Henry Cavill injured on Highlander set ⚔️A24 circling Texas Chainsaw Massacre rights
In our third episode of The Rise of A24 series, we are covering Kogonada's quiet meditation on familial AI, After Yang (2022) alongside the wondrous Late Spring (1949) by Yasujiro Ozu. Special Guest - Lillian Crawford is a freelance writer covering film and culture for publications including Sight & Sound, BBC Culture, The Guardian, Times Literary Supplement. In addition to her writing, Lillian is a prolific programmer and curator, including for the BFI, the Barbican, the Garden Cinema, and the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Dan is unable to hide his adoration Kogonada's debut film Columbus (2017). It currently ranks 7th on his best films of the 21st Century (so far) List. His follow-up, After Yang, is a more murkier affair. Set in a future where robots have become immediate family members, Kogonada attempts to humanize and ground sci-fi in a hazy emotional uncanny valley. Are we supposed to feel for the AI as we would a human or are we just mirroring our own subjective experiences onto an avatar? Rather than providing answers, the film drifts between aching grief, transcendent love, and non-dystopic visions of the future.Yasujiro Ozu is clearly a massive influence on Kogonada, and it is easy to see why with his film Late Spring (1949), a gorgeous melodrama about a daughter growing apart from her father. The film probably shares more with Kogonada's Columbus in its interplay between emotion and the natural world. Ozu is able to conjure the most hidden and profound emotions from his actors and the story. At the same time, he crafts a meticulous narrative that continues to propel forward even as the external drama remains subtle. A true masterpiece of filmmaking.
In this week's episode, Carl and Victor discuss what filmmakers would be the best choices for video game film adaptations! Victor also reviews the A24 horror film Bring Her Back, Darren Aronofsky's crime thriller Caught Stealing, and the feel-good comedy drama Bob Trevino Likes It. Lights, cameras, press start, GET IT! Recorded September 11, 2025 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Catch Codex Prime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms. Email: CodexPrimePodcast@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/codexprime I nstagram: instagram.com/codexprimepodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbDMNJNgnM6y3WB3fA1a1HA SoundCloud: @codex-prime Victor Omoayo - Do the Film Thing Podcast: dothefilmthing.podbean.com/ - Do the Film Thing Linktree: linktr.ee/dothefilmthing - Do The Film Thing on Bluesky: @dothefilmthing.bsky.social - Email: dothefilmthing@gmail.com Carl Byrd - Instagram, TikTok and Mixcloud @mrbyrd1027
La casa A24 ha sacado muy buenos retratos de terror ultimaménte, en cartelera tienen "Bring Her Back" ("Haz que Regrese", el nuevo proyecto de los hermanos Philippou que es gráfico, sádico, original y efectivo.En Netflix está el documental del que todo mundo habla... "Número Desconocido", aquel caso en el estado de Michigan donde una adolescnete comenzó a recibir mensajes llenos de insultos y amenazas, en un caso de acoso que duró más de un año y que tuvo consecuencias y resultados terribles. Sí, nos subimos a ese tren irresistible.Aronofksy nos trae una nueva cinta, quizá no tan solida como las anteriores pero sin duda valiosa. Se llama "Caught Stealing" y nos clavamos un poco hablando del estilo de este magnifico cineasta.La película de Jose Manuel Cravioto "Autos Mota y Rock and Roll" estrena hoy mismo, es por eso que le echamos un primer vistazo.Para cerrar con broche de oro, estrenamos canal de YouTube. Poco a poco iremos subiendo contenido por ahí. La dirección es https://www.youtube.com/@brujascinema o simplemente busquenlo como Brujas Cinema y abónense a él pero ¡ya!.Nota de voz... Sí... estamos unmameble... unsuckable o bien inmamables... Reclu entrevistó a Fergal Lawler, baterista de los Cranberries y nos tiró sus recomendaciones.Pasen y disfruten chiquitos.Gucci!
In this episode of the JKL Media Podcast, the team dives into a detailed critique of HBO's film 'Death of a Unicorn,' produced by A24. Featuring a star-studded cast including Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, and Tia Leone, the hosts—Karen, Lou, and Jesse—discuss their initial impressions, the film's strengths and weaknesses, and ultimately why the movie failed to meet their expectations. With topics ranging from confusing genre choices to missed thematic opportunities, the conversation offers a critical look at what goes wrong when great elements don't come together. Tune in for an insightful discussion and analysis on a film that had promise but left many questions unanswere
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Did you know that Michelle Yeoh is now a part of one of the highest-grossing movies of all time? The international sensation NE ZHA 2 has made over $2 billion this year - and A24 just re-released it in theaters with a new English dub, featuring the voice talents of Michelle Yeoh! Mike and Mike are getting back into the Yeoh-iverse to parse through Chinese myth and marvel at the animation in this epic story.
Daniel Parra reviews Spike Lee's new movie, "Highest 2 Lowest" starring Denzel Washington. Did he love it, did he hate it, or is he Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!
This week we take a look at the new A24 movie Bring Her Back and also take a look at Clone Hero on the PC.
Highest 2 Lowest, out today on Apple TV +, is the latest joint from Spike Lee. The film is the latest adaptation of Ed McBain's King's Ransom and follows in the direct foorsteps of Akira Kurosawa's version, High and Low. Shot on the streets of New York City by frequent Lee collaborator Matthew Libatique, the film also fuses several different musical cues and genres to create the story of a kidnapping gone wrong and the moral dilemma it presents for the music mogul now tasked with paying the ransom. The film stars Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, A$AP Rocky, John Douglas Thompson, Dean Winters, LaChanze, Princess Nokia, and Ice Spice. Dan and Vicky break with Hot Date format once again to choose a film currently playing in cinemas. They also discuss their recently seen including Netflix's Wednesday, 2025's Naked Gun, Freakier Friday, Weapons, Fantastic Four: First Steps and Went Up The Hill. Our socials: hotdatepod.com FB: Hot Date Podcast Twitter: @HotDate726 Insta: hotdatepod
Sorry, Baby is a 2025 American independent black comedy-drama film written and directed by Eva Victor in their filmmaking debut. The film stars Victor, Naomi Ackie, Louis Cancelmi, Kelly McCormack, Hettienne Park, E. R. Fightmaster, Lucas Hedges, and John Carroll Lynch.The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2025, where it received widespread critical acclaim. It was released by A24 in select theaters in the United States on June 27, 2025, before expanding nationwide on July 25.
In which we talk Gaga's new music video, Vogue's new EIC, Karen Huger's prison release, Scooter Braun and Sydney Sweeney, A24 and Elden Ring, and Cardi B's legal win. JOIN US ON PATREON BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram Skips: Britney Spears smacks her butt and rubs her chest during racy dance in sheer bodysuit [Page Six] Kristen Doute blasts ‘disgusting' Golnesa ‘GG' Gharachedaghi over Brittany Cartwright pregnancy speculation [Page Six] ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Star Bozoma Saint John Is Engaged to Keely Watson [Us Weekly] Kim Kardashian Explains Why She ‘Doesn't Believe in Homework' [Us Weekly] Taylor Swift's First Post-Engagement Outfit Included a Preppy Fall Layer That's So Practical [People] Colman Domingo Says Prince and Paris Jackson Have Been 'Lovely' to Him in Making of Michael Jackson Biopic (Exclusive) [People] PARIS JACKSON REBUFFS COLMAN DOMINGO, SAYS MICHAEL JACKSON BIOPIC CONTAINS ‘FULL-BLOWN LIES' [Rolling Stone] Jennifer Aniston, 56, reveals what gives her anxiety... after admitting she is 'overwhelmed' at times [Daily Mail] Main Stories: Lady Gaga Drops Video for Surprise Single 'The Dead Dance' [Paper] New ‘Vogue' Head of Editorial Content Is a 'Proud' Nepo Baby [PAPER] Karen Huger Waves to Fans in Full Glam After Jail Release [PAPER] Wendy Williams Conservatorship Updates [Extra] SCOOTER BRAUN, SYDNEY SWEENEY IT'S OFFICIAL -- THEY'RE IN A SITUATIONSHIP!!!! [TMZ] Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her [AP] Elden Ring Superfan Alex Garland Put Together a 160-Page Draft Script – With 40 Extra Pages of Images – to Convince Bandai Namco and FromSoftware to Let Him Direct the Movie [IGN]
"Haz que regrese" es una película de horror sobrenatural con buenas credenciales: sus directores son Danny y Michael Phillipou —cuya cinta previa, "Háblame" ("Talk to me"), fue premiada en distintos festivales y tuvo éxito en taquilla—, y es distribuida por A24, compañía que ha estado detrás de filmes de horror ya de culto, como "Hereditary" y "The witch". Sin embargo, y a pesar de sus aciertos —especialmente, la actuación de la británica Sally Hawkins—, "Haz que regrese" está llena de trazos débiles y elementos gratuitos que embadurnan el resultado final.Cine aparte sale cada dos semanas en plataformas de podcast y en el canal de YouTube de Letras Libres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Steve, Julia and guest host Isaac Butler visit a pre-gentrified 1990s New York to discuss the gritty crime romp Caught Stealing directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Austin Butler (no relation). Next, it's off to Cooper's Chase, an English manor turned retirement community, to take up the case of The Thursday Murder Club, Netflix's new film adaptation of the beloved cozy mystery series. Finally, they assess what the film studio A24's rise—and potential fall—means for the movie business in their conversation about “Empire of Auteurs,” a recent New Yorker piece by Alex Barasch. In an exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, they look at the rise and actual, well-documented fall of the longform narrative podcast. Endorsements: Isaac: The Off-Broadway show Ginger Twinsies, a hilarious, R-rated parody of the Parent Trap. Also, Emily Adrian's new novel Seduction Theory. Julia: The New Yorker essay “Inside the World of Great ‘British Bake Off'” by former contestant Ruby Tandoh. Steve: The new The Beths album Straight Line Was a Lie and the essay “On Resistance” by Adam Phillips in the London Review of Books. Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Steve, Julia and guest host Isaac Butler visit a pre-gentrified 1990s New York to discuss the gritty crime romp Caught Stealing directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Austin Butler (no relation). Next, it's off to Cooper's Chase, an English manor turned retirement community, to take up the case of The Thursday Murder Club, Netflix's new film adaptation of the beloved cozy mystery series. Finally, they assess what the film studio A24's rise—and potential fall—means for the movie business in their conversation about “Empire of Auteurs,” a recent New Yorker piece by Alex Barasch. In an exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, they look at the rise and actual, well-documented fall of the longform narrative podcast. Endorsements: Isaac: The Off-Broadway show Ginger Twinsies, a hilarious, R-rated parody of the Parent Trap. Also, Emily Adrian's new novel Seduction Theory. Julia: The New Yorker essay “Inside the World of Great ‘British Bake Off'” by former contestant Ruby Tandoh. Steve: The new The Beths album Straight Line Was a Lie and the essay “On Resistance” by Adam Phillips in the London Review of Books. Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today: full podcast festival breakdown. I start with the biggest premieres at Venice and Telluride — winners, surprises, and which films actually left me excited. Then I roll into my Oscar power rankings (who's rising, who's slipping), followed by my 25 most anticipated films for the next 12 months — the ones I'm betting will matter.After that I do a short Physical Media Corner where I show recent blu-ray pickups (including some great A24 releases and collectors editions including Midsommar). Finally, I close with a 50th anniversary review of JAWS - a superb movie!
Frank and Jonathan kick off with the Question of the Week about who Alan Ritchson should play in the DCU, then break down A24 developing an Elden Ring movie with Alex Garland. They unpack the Avengers Doomsday “on-set feud” rumor and why it fell apart on closer reporting, talk through Kumail Nanjiani's Eternals comments and what they reveal about Marvel's planning, and close with a spoiler-lite review of Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1, focusing on themes, character beats, and where the season might be headed. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Welcome and rundown of today's topics 00:27 Question of the Week Alan Ritchson's DCU role ideas from the community 01:58 Aquaman trivia and fan casting talk Green Arrow, Bane, Killer Croc, Deathstroke, Absolute Batman 04:10 A24 is developing an Elden Ring movie with Alex Garland why this pairing fits dark fantasy 07:11 What makes game adaptations work today fan respect over algorithms 09:24 Quality over hype The Last of Us effect and what general audiences respond to 13:22 Avengers Doomsday feud rumor gets debunked how shaky sources spread 16:15 The scooper economy pros, cons, and why credibility matters 21:00 Eternals postmortem Kumail Nanjiani's six-project deal and the mental health fallout 25:29 What Marvel planned for Eternals and why the execution stumbled 29:03 Three takeaways Marvel seems to have learned after Eternals 32:17 Peacemaker S2E1 review themes, character arcs, and that multiverse doorway 38:13 Standout scenes Justice Gang mic hot, Guy Gardner moment, team chemistry 41:59 Network updates Challenge Accepted, Outlast, This Is Starting, Fandom Portals 45:58 Weekly recommendations King of the Hill's new season and Kpop Demon Hunter 49:46 Wrap up and listener call to action Key Takeaways Alan Ritchson is not Batman, but he did meet with James Gunn. Fan casting ranged from Aquaman to Bane and Absolute Batman, with smart cases made for each. A24 plus Alex Garland on Elden Ring is a strong match. Expect scale, mood, and respect for the lore over jump scares. The Doomsday “feud” rumor fizzled once credible on-set sourcing surfaced. Hype without receipts is noise. Kumail Nanjiani's comments show how big Marvel's Eternals plans were and how hard a miss can hit the people involved. Likely Marvel lessons after Eternals Infrastructure is not inevitability Keep the door open but the funnel narrow Prestige plus scale is not a strategy without story Peacemaker S2E1 centers on loneliness, found family, and a doorway that tempts Chris with a perfect life. The team still clicks when they are together, and the Justice Gang scene lands. Quotes “Infrastructure is not inevitability.” “I think we might be in an era where people are hungry for well made stuff again.” “The misfit toys work well together.” “Listen to different sources, but check your sources.” Call to Action Enjoyed the episode? Follow the show, tap the bell, and leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Share the episode with a friend and tag us using #GeekFreaksPod. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source for all news discussed on our shows and where you can find reviews, links, and more Follow Us Website: https://geekfreakspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions Send your questions and hot takes for next week's Question of the Week. Drop them on Twitter or Threads, or email us via the site. Apple Podcast Tags Geek Freaks, movies, TV, pop culture, Marvel, DC, James Gunn, Avengers Doomsday, Eternals, Kumail Nanjiani, A24, Elden Ring, Alex Garland, Peacemaker Season 2, John Cena, Guy Gardner, video game adaptations, fandom, reviews, podcast
In this episode of The Clean Slate Podcast, we dive into A24's latest dark comedy, Friendship (2025), starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd.Is it the most painfully awkward movie of the year? Or a brutally honest look at male loneliness, toxic bromances, and what happens when a connection goes too far? We break down the cringe, the chaos, and why this movie is already one of A24's most talked-about releases.#A24 #Friendship #MovieReview #CleanSlatePodcast #TimRobinson #PaulRudd #CringeComedy #DarkComedy #FilmDiscussion #MovieTalk #PodcastReview #MovieAnalysis
Concert films show us how musicians make their music, but they also help us hear that music differently. In this episode, we break down how this works in the concert film classic, Talking Heads' and Jonathan Demme's Stop Making Sense (1984). More about the student team: Luke Heying is a University of Iowa senior ('25) majoring inEconomics with a minor in Music. Abbie McLaren is a University of Iowa senior ('25) doublemajoring in Cinema and Journalism. Will Sinak is a University of Iowa senior ('25) majoring inCinema.Resources You can explore the music discussed in this episode in thesoundtrack album to Stop Making Sense as well as Talking Heads' studio albums Speaking in Tongues and More Songs About Buildings and Food. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, A24 completed a major restoration of Stop Making Sense in 2023. More information on that is available here. Want to learn more about the history of concert films? Werecommend K.J. Donnelly's chapter, “The Film Should Be Played Loud': Rockumentary Films,” from his 2015 book, Magical Musical Tour: Rock and Pop in Film Soundtracks (Bloomsbury).
Andrew DeYoung, Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd and most importantly, A24, bring you 'Friendship'. A new age comedy that reminds us of times of old. Let's get into it. Robbie uses his platform to publicly congratulate his friend Kevin Parker on the release of his new song 'End Of Summer'. Dart kinda just chills and vibes on some non-challant shih.Enjoy rascals, D&RSUBSCRIBE TO THE WELCOME TO MEET YOU PATREON FOR FULL ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE EPISODES ALL OUR LINKS CAN BE FOUND HERE
The Host [a] is a 2006 monster film[b] directed and co-written by Bong Joon Ho. It stars Song Kang-ho as food stand vendor Park Gang-du whose daughter Hyun-seo (Go Ah-sung) is kidnapped by a creature dwelling around the Han River in Seoul. Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, and Bae Doona appear in supporting roles as Gang-du's father, brother, and sister, respectively, who help Gang-du escape quarantine against an alleged virus derived from the monster and search for his daughter. Considered a co-production between South Korea and Japan, the film was produced by independent studio Chungeorahm Film and presented by its South Korean distributor Showbox and the Japanese investor Happinet.Also discussed: Wes Anderson, Simone Weil, Kevin Smith, Mallrats, Allan Moyle, Pump Up the Volume (1990), Times Square (1980), Empire Records (1995), The Toxic Avenger (2025), IMAX and A24 ai ventures, and more. NEXT WEEK: Who Killed Teddy Bear? (1965), Bloodhaus:https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/@sisterhyde.bsky.social Joshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/
A24 has become one of the most distinctive film studios over the past decade, releasing iconic horror movies, powerful dramas, and Oscar-winning triumphs. In honour of the studio turning 13, we run through some of their highest-rated films, and share our thoughts on our favourites.Buy your tickets for Pulp Kitchen's LIVE 200th episode: https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/pulp-kitchen-podcast-live/ Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com! Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday YouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/
Eddington is a 2025 American neo-Western dark comedy thriller film written and directed by Ari Aster, and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, Micheal Ward, Austin Butler, and Emma Stone. Set in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico, the film examines the political and social turmoil caused by the contested mayoral election fought between Sheriff Joe Cross and Mayor Ted Garcia.The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2025, and was released in theaters by A24 on July 18, 2025.The film received generally positive reviews from critics and has grossed $12.5 million worldwide.
A24 rose from “small budget indie movie studio” to “one of the most respected brands in cinema” on a reputation for treating filmmakers like auteurs. But as the studio is growing and exploring how to integrate artificial intelligence, it's at odds with some of the very directors who helped A24 establish itself. Guest: Alex Barasch, culture editor at the New Yorker Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A24 rose from “small budget indie movie studio” to “one of the most respected brands in cinema” on a reputation for treating filmmakers like auteurs. But as the studio is growing and exploring how to integrate artificial intelligence, it's at odds with some of the very directors who helped A24 establish itself. Guest: Alex Barasch, culture editor at the New Yorker Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A24 rose from “small budget indie movie studio” to “one of the most respected brands in cinema” on a reputation for treating filmmakers like auteurs. But as the studio is growing and exploring how to integrate artificial intelligence, it's at odds with some of the very directors who helped A24 establish itself. Guest: Alex Barasch, culture editor at the New Yorker Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A24 rose from “small budget indie movie studio” to “one of the most respected brands in cinema” on a reputation for treating filmmakers like auteurs. But as the studio is growing and exploring how to integrate artificial intelligence, it's at odds with some of the very directors who helped A24 establish itself. Guest: Alex Barasch, culture editor at the New Yorker Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A24 rose from “small budget indie movie studio” to “one of the most respected brands in cinema” on a reputation for treating filmmakers like auteurs. But as the studio is growing and exploring how to integrate artificial intelligence, it's at odds with some of the very directors who helped A24 establish itself. Guest: Alex Barasch, culture editor at the New Yorker Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A24 rose from “small budget indie movie studio” to “one of the most respected brands in cinema” on a reputation for treating filmmakers like auteurs. But as the studio is growing and exploring how to integrate artificial intelligence, it's at odds with some of the very directors who helped A24 establish itself. Guest: Alex Barasch, culture editor at the New Yorker Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A24 rose from “small budget indie movie studio” to “one of the most respected brands in cinema” on a reputation for treating filmmakers like auteurs. But as the studio is growing and exploring how to integrate artificial intelligence, it's at odds with some of the very directors who helped A24 establish itself. Guest: Alex Barasch, culture editor at the New Yorker Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the first time in nineteen years, Oscar-winning director Spike Lee and Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington have re-united for their fifth collaboration after Mo Better Blues, Malcolm X, He Got Game, and Inside Man. Washington stars as David, a New York City music mogul with ONE goal at the outset of this story: to retain full control of the record label he had built over the past several decades to reconnect with the music. However some other mysterious figure has other ideas as he calls David out of the blue claiming to suddently have kidnapped the mogul's son Trey (Aubrey Joseph) and he is demanding a LOT of money in return. :o In his corner is personal driver/bodyguard Paul played by Oscar-nominee Jeffrey Wright. And what results is a high-energy thriller/musical/New York movie which also happens to be a loose remake of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 classic High and Low. Host: Geoff GershonEdited By Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
Join Lafayette and Carlos for a fun-filled episode of Nerds Talking! This week's special guest is TV producer Doug Weitzbuch, whose impressive credits include The 1% Club (currently on FOX), Kitchen Nightmares, The Hero, and The Ultimate Surfer, just to name a few. Doug also introduces us to his newest creation, the addictive new game HOUSLE, now available on iPhone, Android, and online at Housle.house.After our chat with Doug, we dive into the latest in entertainment news. We cover the newly streaming Red Sonja and hear Lafayette's take on A24's intriguing new film, Eddington.Expect laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, nerdy insights, and plenty of fun as the crew keeps you entertained from start to finish. Don't miss it!#NerdsTalking #DougWeitzbuch #The1PercentClub #KitchenNightmares #HOUSLE #RedSonja #A24 #Eddington #TVProducer #EntertainmentNews #NerdLife #PodcastFun
A24 has solidified itself as the "indie darling" of film studios, gaining a sizable cohort of devotees (many of them young) who rep the studio's merch like fans of a rock band. Started in 2012, A24 made a name itself by releasing smaller art-house and art-house adjacent films in a time when the mid-size movie was quickly being shuffled from theaters to streaming. Some of the studio's early successes include Harmony Korine's Spring Breakers, Barry Jenkins' Moonlight, and Robert Eggers’ The Witch. The latter being a prime example of A24's unique business model: mid-budget movie gets a mid-size release with some edgy, digital-first marketing to turn a mid-size profit. But, as A24 has grown, so has its movies' budgets. We probably won't see an A24 Superman anytime soon, but the studio’s more recent in-house productions and festival acquisitions show a trend away from the indie films that helped set it apart. Today on FilmWeek, Larry speaks with culture editor for the New Yorker, Alex Barasch, about the rise and evolution of A24. Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!
Today on AirTalk, CSU students and faculty now have access to ChatGPT; a new investigation finds that C-sections have become the most common inpatient surgery; traditional Filipino baked goods with San and Wolves Bakeshop and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk: CSU students now have access to ChatGPT (0:15) C-sections become the most common inpatient surgery (21:54) Traditional Filipino baked goods (39:14) FilmWeek (51:20) The rise of A24 (1:21:50) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!
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Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.Associate Editor at Roger Ebert Robert Daniels joins to discuss the latest Spike Lee joint Highest 2 Lowest, a loose reimagining of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 procedural masterpiece High & Low that marks the fifth collaborationg between Lee and the inimitable Denzel Washington. Thematically rich, unabashedly confrontational and occasionally baffling, Highest 2 Lowest is everything you would hope for from a late period Spike Lee picture, as Lee grapples with personal concerns about masculinity, the contradictions of Black capitalism, and the generational divide around the nature of authenticity in art when success has finally come your way.We begin with a discussion of the bold formal choices of Highest 2 Lowest, including the stylistic gambit of dividing the film firmly into two aesthetic halves; the first half marked by an austere, antiseptic, and artificial atmosphere that finally gives way to a more daring, brash and musical rhythm when the film descends on the streets of Spike's native New York, escaping the Dumbo high rise apartment of the film's early chapters. Then, we explore the film as autocritique, with Lee and Washington examining their positions as elder statesmen of Black artistry, and the push-pull of working within systems of capital built upon racialized heirarchies. Finally, we tackle the film's thorny political propositions, its conservative tendencies, and the thrill of trying to parse where exactly an artist like Spike Lee stands on the issues and questions he presents within the text.Read Robert Daniels on Highest 2 Lowest at Roger EbertRead Alphonse Pierre on Highest 2 Lowest at PitchforkFollow Robert Daniels on Twitter.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish
This week we're covering a lot! We kick things off with Relay starring Riz Ahmed, the sleek new thriller about a corporate fixer, the massive animated spectacle of A24's Ne Zha 2; and a special interview with one of the best pro wrestlers in the world today, AEW's Will Ospreay. It's a stacked episode you won't want to miss. Enjoy the show!Time stamps:00:45 Intro02:47 “RELAY” (2025) Review17:59 “NE ZHA 2” (2025) Review21:59 AEW's Will Ospreay Interview37:50 Watch Recommendations for the Week (including 'Materialists' bonus revisit)
On this Geek Freaks Headlines update we break down the new details on the Elden Ring movie. A24 is developing a live action feature with Alex Garland attached. We cover how Garland pitched the project, the spec script he delivered, why A24 is leaning into auteur game creators, and the biggest open questions for fans waiting to see the Lands Between on the big screen. 00:00 Introduction and what sparked today's update00:05 Who is involved A24 and Alex Garland00:12 The London pitch to A24 acquisitions lead Noah Sacco00:20 The spec script 160 pages plus a large image packet00:30 The trip to Japan to meet rights holders and close the deal00:36 Context A24 is also developing Death Stranding00:45 Why this pairing fits auteurs in games and film00:52 The key open questions lore era scope and franchise potential01:07 Music talk how the score could echo the game01:15 What this signals for game adaptations01:30 Next steps and sign offA24 is developing a live action Elden Ring film with FromSoftware and Bandai Namco involvedAlex Garland is attached and has already written a full spec script with an extensive visual packetGarland personally pitched the adaptation and helped secure buy in from creator Hidetaka MiyazakiA24 is actively courting auteur game creators which aligns with the studio's filmmaker first identityNo casting synopsis production start or release window has been announcedSmart expectations a focused story in one slice of the world with weighty boss encounters and a mood forward tone“An Elden Ring movie is in the works. We got more details thanks to a New Yorker article.”“It looks like it is trying to take the right lessons and lean on the source material. That is what seems to work.”“The pairing of auteurs in games with a studio known for creative freedom feels like it was waiting to happen.”Enjoying these quick Headlines updates Support the show by subscribing and leaving a review. Share the episode with a friend and tag us with #GeekFreaksPod so we can feature your take.News source for this episode and more updatesGeekFreaksPodcast.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastTwitter https://twitter.com/geekfreakspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/Patreon https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastWhat part of the Elden Ring lore should the film focus on Send questions or voice memos and we will feature your thoughts in a future Headlines.Elden Ring, A24, Alex Garland, FromSoftware, Bandai Namco, Hidetaka Miyazaki, Death Stranding, video game movies, dark fantasy, Geek Freaks, Geek Freaks HeadlinesTimestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow UsListener QuestionsApple Podcast Tags
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.
In our second episode of The Rise of A24 series, we are covering the gonzo horror of the Philippou brothers in Talk to Me (2023) and the roots of elevated horror in Andrzej Żuławski's Possession (1981)Special Guest - Returning to the podcast, Writer and Horror Film Aficionado, Andrea GomezA24 has built a reputation for edgy horror films. They helped to popularize the concept of elevated horror in the 2010s: The Witch, It Comes at Night, Hereditary. They have continued to nurture new voices in horror in 2020s with their patronage of the Philippou brothers. Talk to Me was produced without any A24 input or support. They stepped in when the film was screened to much shock and applause at Sundance in 2023. Before A24 became big producers, this is exactly how they built the brand and company. Find really interesting and exciting new films and take over the distribution. Talk to Me was a glam slam for A24, who acquired it for only single digit millions as it when on to make 92 million dollars at the box office.Possession was not a huge success upon its released in 1981. The outlandishly wonderful horror film popped off at Cannes winning the Special Jury Prize along with Isabelle Adjani winning Best Actress. But outside the artistic bubble of Europe, the film was met with extreme skepticism and outright hatred. The USA release was shambolic with the original 124 minute run time being cut down to measly 81 minutes. The UK outright banned the film in the 1980s. But time has a way of mellowing reactions and opening minds. Possession slowly became a cult film thanks to boutique home video releases. With the rise of elevated horror in the 2010s, Possession reached its vaulted status as a horror classic.
President Trump just created the National Design Studio and tapped Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to lead the charge. Cracker Barrel has offended or enraged just about everyone with its new logo. Figma hit Wall Street with a bang. It's been a big month for design. And on this episode of By Design, hosts Liz Stinson and Mark Wilson give the rundown of the latest news before talking with Figma chief design officer Yuhki Yamashita just after the company's super successful IPO. Yuhki shares where Figma goes from here and how he's thinking about design products in the age of AI and vibe coding. Then, we'll round things out the best and worst designs of the month as Teenage Engineering, Apple, A24, and AOL battle for the crown (or not).
Daniel Parra reviews the global box office hit, "Ne Zha 2." Did he love it, did he hate it, or is he somewhere between? Listen to find out!
PJ had the best time on a recent trip to Waterford but thinks the town might be hiding a dark secret because there were no adults present only teens (though they were doing a bang up job and they ran a tight ship). As PJ is still riding off the high of passing his driving test the lads decide to do a submissions episode based around chaotic car stories. We hear about a driving instructor with a creepy long nail that he used to scratch students with when mistakes were made and a lesbian who risked her life in a Fiat 500 in the middle of the French countryside that has the lads wanting to have the story made into an A24 film.Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content: https://www.patreon.com/imgrandmam ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LEGENDS ALERT! On this special episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game, Gillie & Wallo hit New York to chop it up with two ICONS, Spike Lee & A$AP Rocky. The duo is pushing their brand-new A24 film “Highest 2 Lowest” starring Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, Jeffrey Wright, and more. We dive into their experience on set, how Spike co-signed Rocky as an actor, and the wild story of Denzel cooking Rocky in a rap battle on set. Gillie and Spike connect over their sports fandom, while Wallo and Rocky trade flowers for their impact on the culture. Filmmaking game & pure NYC energy.