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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 make 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.

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.

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.

Dress up in your fanciest pajamas, grab a glass of champagne, and turn on your favorite podcast streaming app as Eric and Kevin preview the 2024 Oscars with podcast friend Brandon Johnston aka "The Martini Shot." Who will win all the major categories? What films were snubbed? What were the top A24 films of 2023? And what were the top films of 2023, in general? Why do we watch the Academy Awards to begin with? Many questions to be answered as the film community prepares for the biggest night of the year this Sunday, March 10th.

The Martini Shot YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@themartinishot

I love my spaghetti boy. The Killing of a Sacred Deer is a 2017 psychological thriller directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Colin Farrell, Barry Keoghan, and Nicole Kidman. Based off the greek myth "The Tragedy of Iphigenia," this film follows a surgeon that is having mysterious meetings with a teenage boy. What does the boy want? Look at the boy, look at the way he eats spaghetti. Maybe if people told him that everyone eats spaghetti the way he does, this all could've been avoided. Caution: movie spoilers.

Intro- 0 to 1:38.

Film Discussion- 1:38 to 1:02:29.

Film Ratings- 1:02:29 to End.

Next 3 films before the 2017 A24 Oscars:

58. Lady Bird

59. The Disaster Artist

60. The Ballad of Lefty Brown

In summer of last year, a sweeping phenomenon took the world by storm, the epic event that brought filmgoers back to theatre's post-pandemic... BARBENHEIMER! Many months and several cocktails later: the A24 Rocks crew reviews the Oscar nominated/Best Picture favorite "Oppenheimer," directed by Christopher Nolan, and starring Cillian Murphy. The film centers around J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who headed "The Manhattan Project," which helped create the world's first atomic bomb. Will these A24 fans enjoy it, and do they think it deserves the 2024 Oscar for Best Picture? Listen in to find out. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0 to 2:06. Film Discussion: 2:06 to 1:09:43. Film Ratings and Outro: 1:09:43 to End.

What is life like in "The Shadow of the Mouse?" This 2017 A24 film, directed by Sean Baker, attempts to answer that question. The Florida Project takes an in-depth look at the residents of The Magic Castle Inn & Suites, a motel about 6 miles from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida. It centers around a six-year-old girl named Moonee (portrayed by Brooklynn Prince), her mother Halley (portrayed by Bria Vinaite), and Bobby Hicks (portrayed by Willem Dafoe). The A24 rocks crew discusses the themes of the film and gives their review's. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 1:59. Film Discussion- 1:59 to 1:02:03. Film Ratings and Outro- 1:02:03 to End. Next four A24 films before the 2017 A24 Oscars- 57. The Killing of a Sacred Deer 58. Lady Bird 59. The Disaster Artist 60. The Ballad of Lefty Brown

As the film community prepares for the 2024 Oscars: these A24 nerds review a Best Picture nominated film from a previous A24 director in Yorgos Lanthimos. Poor Things is a Sci-Fi Black Comedy Odyssey about Bella Baxter (portrayed by Emma Stone), a woman who has had her baby brain inserted into her mother's dead corpse after her mother died. Bella's creator is Godwin (portrayed by Willem Dafoe), and she is looked after by his lab assistant Max McCandles (portrayed by Ramy Youssef). She soon finds herself enamored by Duncan (portrayed by Mark Ruffalo), and runs away with him to Lisbon, entering into a fantastical steampunk world of sexual liberation. Poor Things racked up 11 nominations at the 2024 Academy Awards, these film reviewers review the film and discuss if it deserves Best Picture. Caution: movie spoilers.

Intro: 0:00 to 1:09.

Film Discussion: 1:09 to 54:26.

Film Ratings: 54:26 to End.

Woodshock is a 2017 psychological drama starring Kirsten Dunst, about a depressed woman named Theresa who euthanizes her mother and inherits her house in northern California. Things don't get much better for Theresa from there, as she has to deal with grief while being bombarded by her logger boyfriend Nick and a cowboy botanist named Keith that runs a legal weed dispensary. YEEHAW! Caution: movie spoilers.

Intro: 0 to 3:31.

Film Discussion: 3:31 to 46:51.

Film Ratings and Outro: 46:52 to End.

Next five A24 films we're reviewing:

56. The Florida Project

57. The Killing of a Sacred Deer

58. Lady Bird

59. The Disaster Artist

60. The Ballad of Lefty Brown

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.

With the 2024 Oscar nominees being released yesterday, the A24 rocks crew looks back at a previous Best Picture winner and a film that inspired many A24 films: No Country For Old Men. Written and directed by the Coen Brothers, and based off a Cormac McCarthy book: No Country For Old Men won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (for Javier Bardem), and Best Adapted Screenplay. It follows Vietnam veteran Llewelyn Moss (portrayed by Josh Brolin) after he finds a suitcase full of money from a drug deal gone wrong. The money isn't without strings, though, as he soon realizes crazed psychopath Anton Chigurgh (portrayed by Javier Bardem) is tracking him down for the money. Film-buff Ray Neeman joins the A24 Rocks crew to discuss one of the best movie's of the last 25 years. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro: 0 to 2:26. Film Discussion: 2:26 to 1:10:20. Film Ratings and Outro: 1:10:20 to End.

Before the memes of Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems flooded the internet, there was another Safdie brother directed film that flooded the internet with memes, and that's the 2017 crime-thriller "Good Time." After the Twilight saga, Robert Pattinson was looking to break from the pretty boy role he was typecasted as. Many say that "Good Time" was his breakout performance that made audiences take him seriously as an indie actor. It also put the Safdie brothers on the map as directing favorites for A24 fans. What's it about? It centers around two Queens brother's named Connie and Nick who decide to rob a bank. After a paint bomb is released in the duffle bag they were carrying, they go on the run in New York City. Chaos ensues. Caution: movie spoilers.

Intro: 0 to 2:22.

Film Discussion: 2:22 to 1:05:52.

Film Ratings: 1:05:52 to End.

Next five A24 films we're reviewing:

55. Woodshock.

56. The Florida Project.

57. The Killing of a Sacred Deer.

58. Lady Bird.

59. The Disaster Artist.

For this week's A24 vibe discussion, the A24 rocks crew brings on special guest and anime enthusiast CapiTanceTV for a Mt. Rushmore draft of animated films. As they draft their films, these cinephiles reminisce on some of their favorite childhood animated films and some animated films that aren't meant for children.

Who will have the best Mt. Rushmore draft? Find "A24 On The Rocks" on social media to vote (https://linktr.ee/a24podcast). Also, if you enjoy anime, don't forget to check out CapiTance's anime channels (https://linktr.ee/capitancetv).

Menashe is a 2017 film loosely based off the real life of its lead actor: Menashe Lustig. It follows his struggles to regain custody of his child while adhering to the laws of his religion. Filmmaker Joshua Weinstein wanted to make a documentary film about the Hasidic Jewish community in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, but due to reticence from the community, Weinstein pivoted from creating a documentary to making a feature film. The A24 Rocks crew debates religion, philosophy, and the film at hand. Caution: movie spoilers.

Intro- 0:00 to 1:56.

Film Discussion- 1:56 to 1:05:49.

Film Ratings and Outro: 1:05:49 to End.

Our next five A24 films:

54. Good Time

55. Woodshock

56. The Florida Project

57. The Killing of a Sacred Deer

58. Lady Bird

A24 just released one of their biggest films of the year: The Iron Claw. It has a star studded cast of Zach Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Lily James. When wrestling fans heard that this was going to be a film, they knew they were in for a doozy. The Iron Claw is about the Von Erich wrestling family who infamously had a generation of siblings die from either a drug overdose or suicide. A24 rocks co-host Kevin Konicek is an expert of wrestling history, and co-host Eric Kiska picks his brain on the tragic history of the family. This will be a spoiler-free discussion but caution: there is talk of suicide and drug usage.

Looking for a holiday film that may be a bit darker, more savory, combined with a little bite in the eggnog? Don't worry, the A24 Rocks crew has just the list for you. Kelley, Eric, Cole, and Kevin each give you recommendations of holiday films to disturb your family with around the Christmas tree. Or maybe: you don't like your family and want to lock yourself in your room and binge a few yule-log flicks. They also argue the age-old question: is Die Hard a Christmas film? Wrap yourself in a warm, salty blanket for this extra special A24 holiday discussion.

A Ghost Story is a 2017 supernatural drama starring Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara. Written and Directed by David Lowery: this movie focuses on a man and a woman stuck in a stagnant relationship before the man dies in a car crash and becomes a ghost wrapped in the same sheets he was covered in at the morgue. As a ghost does: he becomes a voyeur of his partner, and the house that his energy is tied to. Caution: movie spoilers.

Intro- 0 to 2:33.

Film Discussion- 2:33 to 1:06:13.

Film Ratings and Outro- 1:06:13 to End.

Next five A24 films we're reviewing:

53. Menashe.

54. Good Time.

55. Woodshock.

56. The Florida Project.

57. The Killing of a Sacred Deer.

Ho-ho-ho, time to grab an eggnog, cozy up around the fire, and listen to the A24 Rocks crew reminisce on some of the best Christmas films that were ever made. As each film reviewer gives their list, each film will enter into a point system that will decide a collaborative Top 10 Christmas film list. So in the end: there will be one film knighted Emperor of the Mistletoe, President of the North Pole, or undisputed King of Christmas Cheer. What film will take the prize, and what classic Christmas films will the A24 Rocks crew reject? Will there be any controversial picks? Listen in for a special holiday treat.

Intro: 0 to 3:02.

Our Top 10 Christmas Films: 3:02 to 32:39.

Our Collaborative Top 10 Christmas Films: 32:39 to 37:31.

Honorable Mentions and Outro: 37:31 to End.

It Comes At Night is an apocalyptic horror film written and directed by A24 darling Trey Edward Schultz. It stars Joel Edgerton, Carmen Ejogo, Christopher Abbott, Riley Keough, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. and is about a family living in a remote cabin after a plague has seemingly caused a deadly pandemic. When a new family arrives at the cabin, it challenges the trust and paranoia of everyone involved, and makes them wonder: what comes at night? Critically regarded as one of the best A24 horror films, how will the A24 Rocks crew grade this one? Caution: movie spoilers.

Intro- 0 to 2:44.

Film Discussion- 2:44 to 1:02:47.

Film Ratings- 1:02:47 to End.

Next Five A24 films we review:

52. A Ghost Story.

53. Menashe.

54. Good Time.

55. Woodshock.

56. The Florida Project.

On this A24 Vibe Discussion, these A24 reviewers have a Mt. Rushmore draft of their favorite Apocalyptic films. Zombies, deadly pandemics, nuclear war, climate disasters... what way will the world end in your favorite dystopian film? For this episode, Eric invited on his sister Caitlin Kiska, AKA "The Sultan of Cybersecurity." After they choose the four faces of their Mt. Rushmore, you dear listener, will be able to choose who had the best Mt. Rushmore. They also discuss how they would survive a Zombie apocalypse. What A24 films will get chosen, if any?

Intro- 0 to 2:00.

What is your Zombie apocalypse plan- 2:00 to 5:17.

Draft order determination- 5:18 to 6:46.

Mt. Rushmore Draft- 6:47 to 47:31

Apocalyptic Film Discussion- 47:31 to End.

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.

The A24 Rocks crew is on their 50th A24 film review! What's the 50th film in the A24 film catalog? That would be the 2017 WW2 Romantic Drama "The Exception." Starring Jai Courtney, Lily James, and Christopher Plummer: The Exception is about a troubled Nazi soldier, and a spy disguised as a housemaid, who are both working for the exiled Kaiser Wilhelm II in the early days of WW2. The soldier doesn't know the woman he is falling for is actually a spy for the British, and must face reality when infamous Nazi commandant Heinrich Himmler pays a visit to the Kaiser. What will the A24 Rocks crew think of the 50th film in the A24 catalog? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0 to 2:27. Film Discussion- 2:27 to 57:51. Film Ratings- 57:51 to End. Our next five A24 film reviews: 51. It Comes At Night. 52. A Ghost Story. 53. Menashe. 54. Good Time. 55. Woodshock.

It was the beginnings of the internet, kids were sniffing glue instead of eating tide pods, people were getting slimed on Nickelodeon, and you could sit down and eat Trix while blasting Nirvana in your flannel and ripped jeans. Want some 90s nostalgia? Don't worry, these A24 fans have just as much appreciation for the films that came before A24, and to show that: they're giving you their top 10 favorite films from the 1990s. But wait, there's more... these four film critics have quite different taste's in cinema outside of A24, so Eric has devised a point system to figure out their collaborative Top 10 best films from the 1990s. To figure that out, he has incorporated the Rotten Tomatoes critic/audience score to arrive at a point total for each film. If we don't see ya... good afternoon, good evening, and good night. Intro- 0 to 1:48. Welcome to the 90s: 1:48 to 7:01. Top 10-6 Favorite Films from the 1990s: 7:02 to 31:16. Top 5 Favorite Films from the 1990s: 31:17 to 1:09:46. Collaborative Top 10 Best Films from the 1990s: 1:09:47 to 1:13:19. Outro: 1:13:20 to End.

The Lovers is a 2017 Dramedy starring Debra Winger and Tracy Letts. Written and directed by Azazel Jacobs, this movie follows a married couple named Michael and Mary who both are cheating on each other behind their backs. When their son Joel calls and plans to visit, their adulterers (played by Aidan Gillan and Melora Walters) pressure them to finally come clean about their extramarital affairs. What will these A24 fans think of the 49th film in the A24 library? Caution: movie spoilers.

Intro: 0 to 1:48.

Film Discussion: 1:49 to 47:49.

Film Rating: 47:49 to End.

The A24 Rocks crew brings a special Halloween treat for horror fans by reviewing the 1973 William Friedkin classic "The Exorcist." The Exorcist was adapted by the writer of the novel William Peter Blatty, and is considered one of the most successful horror films of all time, earning $1.8 billion in the box office accounting for inflation. It's about a 12 year old girl named Reagan and her actress mother Chris. Soon after Reagan plays with a Ouija board, strange things start happening to her and the house they live in. Father Damien Karras is a Catholic Priest and a psychiatrist at Georgetown. His path crosses with Chris and Reagan when it is believed that Reagan is possessed by a demon and must seek an exorcism. The Exorcist is one of the only horror films to ever be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture and is largely believed to have created the genre "supernatural horror." Will the A24 Rocks crew have any demons to exorcise in this review? Caution: movie spoilers.

Intro: 0 to 2:13.

Background and making of The Exorcist: 2:14 to 18:10.

Film Discussion: 18:11 to 1:06:54.

Film Review: 1:06:55 to end.

In this 2017 black comedy starring Cillian Murphy and Brie Larson: a couple IRA members look to make a gun deal in 1978 Boston. When one of their underlings appears to have assaulted the cousin of someone in the gun sales gang, the deal goes awry in quick and comedic fashion. Free Fire was directed by Ben Wheatley and executive produced by Martin Scorcese, and it also boasts the world record for longest continuous gun fight in a film at 55 minutes. What will the A24 Rocks crew think of this Quentin Tarantino-esque piece of cinema? Caution: movie spoilers.

Intro- 0 to 2:14.

Film Discussion- 2:15 to 53:40.

Film Ratings- 53:41 to End.

Since it's Halloween month, the A24 Rocks crew has decided to review an all time classic for their A24 Vibe Discussion: The Thing. Released in 1982 and directed by John Carpenter: The Thing is about a group of scientists at a remote research facility in Antarctica who encounter a Norwegian scientist from a neighboring research facility trying to kill a husky. When the Norwegian scientist attempts to shoot at the Americans, he is shot dead, but leaves the group with many questions. They discover that every human at the Norwegian's base is dead, and slowly begin to realize that a "Thing" may have been responsible for the corpses, and is now hunting them. Starring Kurt Russell and Wilford Brimley, The Thing was initially a commercial and critical failure, but has gained a tremendous cult following since its release. How will the A24 Rocks crew review it?

Intro- 0-1:20.

Film discussion- 1:21-45:28.

Film rating 45:29- End.

Halloween month happened to line up with an A24 film that is becoming more well-known in horror film circles: The Blackcoat's Daughter. Written and directed by Osgood Perkins (son of Anthony Perkins who portrayed Norman Bates in Psycho), The Blackcoat's Daughter is about a girl named Kat (portrayed by Kiernan Shipka) whose parents seemingly forgot to pick her up for winter break from her Catholic boarding school. A fellow student named Rose (portrayed by Lucy Boynton) is dealing with issues of her own when Kat begins getting overtaken by a demonic force. What will the A24 Rocks crew rate this supernatural horror?

Intro: 0-2:10.

Film Discussion: 2:10-59:00.

Film Ratings: 59:00-End.

Next five A24 films we're reviewing:

48. Free Fire.

49. The Lovers.

50. The Exception.

51. It Comes At Night.

52. A Ghost Story.

On today's A24 Vibe Discussion, Eric kicks off the Halloween month in style by speaking to Reya Mazzola, a Paranormal Anthropologist currently working on her PhD at Wayne State University in Detroit. Reya specifically focuses on the history of human relationships with ghosts and haunted places, a subject that pertains to many A24 horror films. Eric and Reya touch on many spooky subjects including: the hand in Talk To Me, the demon lord Paimon from Hereditary, and the truth behind the colonial witchcraft depicted in The Witch.

Intro: 0-3:16.

Talk To Me Discussion (spoiler-free): 3:16-13:05.

Hereditary and The Witch Discussion (spoilers): 13:06-41:55.

41:56-End: An Anthropologist's perspective on ghosts.

The first film A24 distributed in 2017 was Trespass Against Us, a crime drama starring Michael Fassbender and Brendan Gleeson. Directed by Adam Smith and written by Alastair Siddons: this movie follows a family of British crooks that have set up an RV Park in a field in Gloucestershire, England. Michael Fassbender plays our main character, Chad Cutler, and Brendan Gleeson plays the patriarch of the family, Colby Cutler. After one rough heist and pressure from his wife, Chad comes to a crossroads on if he wants to continue with the family business. How will these movie reviewers debate the 46th film in the A24 catalogue? Caution: movie spoilers.

Intro: 0-2:57.

Film Discussion: 2:57-56:34.

Film Ratings: 56:34-End.

The next 5 films we're reviewing:

47. The Blackcoat's Daughter

48. Free Fire

49. The Lovers

50. The Exception

51. It Comes At Night

Welcome to Hell: where we geo-locate for free bdubs, hack speed limit signs, and ponder what it'd be like to be a cognizant satellite. The (aspiring) Demon Lord of Friendship answers burning curiosities such as: if you were bald, would you only mow the lawn with your shirt off? What do you think about playing pickup basketball with Adam Sandler? Check out our fair Demon Lord's website (hell.soy) to bathe in late 90s internet aesthetic.

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.

Check out Eric's docuseries "Tales of the Great Lakes" on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FirelakeMedia.

The A24 rocks crew has finished reviewing the 2016 year of A24 and you know what that means: THE 2016 A24 OSCARS! Seven Oscar Isaac's will be given out tonight for the 2016 year of A24 including: best picture, best director, best actor, best actress, best supporting actor, best supporting actress, and best screenplay (original or adapted). How this will work is simple... democracy. Each reviewer gets to vote on each category, and whatever nominee gets the most votes will win. They've also invited a special guest of YouTube fame: The Martini Shot (https://www.youtube.com/@themartinishot)! Tune into see who will be green knighted the best in the 2016 year of A24.