6. Enemy (2014) Film Review
The first film distributed by A24 in 2014 was Enemy, starring Jake Gylenhaal, based off the novel The Double by Jose Saramago. It proved to be a turning point in director Denis Villeneuve's as he went on to direct Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, and Dune. These A24 fans discuss the deeper meanings of this mind-bending thriller and easter eggs throughout the film that led to the ending. How come they made Toronto look so depressing? Have you ever found a doppelgänger of yourself in real life, and if you did... what would you do? Caution: movie spoilers.
11 Maj 202250min
5. The Spectacular Now (2013) Film Review
On this week's A24 On The Rocks we have special guest Luke Londo on to review A24's fifth film: the 2013 coming of age drama The Spectacular Now, starring Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley. This group of cinephiles discuss the themes of this adaptation, reminiscing on their own high school experiences, and how a rom-com on the surface turned into a melancholy tale of addiction. How does this movie fit in the A24 catalogue and what letter grade will they give it? Caution: movie spoilers.
4 Maj 202256min
4. The Bling Ring (2013) Film Review
This 2013 film is based on a true story about a group of teenagers who robbed a string of celebrity houses. It is directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, and Emma Watson. These A24 nerds delve deep into the themes and intent of the movie, examining celebrity obsession in the early days of social media and the pop culture zeitgeist of the late 2000s. Remember the days of relevance for Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan? We still do. What letter grade will these movie-buffs give The Bling Ring? Caution: movie spoilers.
27 Apr 202259min
3. Spring Breakers (2013) Film Review
In their journey to review every single A24 film in chronological order, these movie-buffs review A24's third film: the 2013 cult classic Spring Breakers directed by Harmony Korine. They break down everything from how the film has aged, the soundtrack, the director's intent, and the choice to cast Disney stars in an explicit and divisive film. As Alien (played by James Franco) would say: SPRING BREAK FOREVER. Caution: movie spoilers.
20 Apr 202248min
2. Ginger & Rosa (2013) Film Review
The second A24 film ever distributed was Ginger & Rosa, a coming of age drama starring Elle Fanning about a British girl dealing with family trauma and existential dread during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Written and directed by Sally Potter, these A24 fans discuss how Potter used a historical event to explore growing up in a dysfunctional family with a friend who is starting to float in another direction. They debate how jazz and poetic cinematography was used to achieve this point. Will Ginger & Rosa grade better on the A24 scale than the disaster that was A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III? Tune in to find out. Caution: movie spoilers.
13 Apr 202258min
1. A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III (2013) Film Review
In the first episode of A24 On the Rocks, these cinephiles begin their journey of reviewing every single A24 film in chronological order. The first movie? A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III, starring Charlie Sheen and directed by Roman Coppola. We discuss Charlie Sheen's pop culture relevancy in 2012 and his fall from grace, on top of reviewing the movie and giving our letter grade. Caution: movie spoilers.
6 Apr 202253min
