A week after Ari Aster's Eddington was released, the A24 Rocks crew has finally reached one of the most talk about A24 film's of all time: Midsommar starring Florence Pugh. These film reviewers discuss how it was made, its cult classic success, the graphicness of the movie, and what Ari Aster was really trying to say with Midsommar. As Aster himself said: its The Wizard of Oz for perverts. But is this more than just a sleek and fun horror film? Will it actually stand the test of time as we get further removed from it? Is it more style than substance? Comment below and join the discussion. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:05.Film Discussion- 3:05 to 1:10:34.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:10:34 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-7-30: 28 Weeks Later.8-6: The Farewell.8-13: 28 Days Later.8-20: Skin.
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Jaws, A 50th Anniversary Discussion
On this A24 vibe discussion, the A24 Rocks crew discusses the film that made Steven Spielberg a household name, and terrified generations of children from going in the water: Jaws. On its 50th anniversary year, these film reviewers discuss how the film has aged, and its effect on cinema and the film industry. They also delve into plenty of fun trivia, discuss John Williams' iconic score, and what Peter Benchley and Steven Spielberg were really trying to say with the movie. Thalassophobia anyone? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 1:56.Film Discussion- 1:56 to end.Upcoming Podcast Schedule-7/23- Midsommar.7/30- 28 Years Later.8/6- The Farewell.8/13- 28 Days Later.
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84. The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019) Film Review
The A24 Rocks crew tackles one of the most poignant and impactful A24 films of all time: The Last Black Man in San Francisco. Set in the Bayview-Hunters Point and Filmore district's of San Fran, The Last Black Man in San Francisco is about two friends named Jimmie (portrayed by Jimmie Fails) and Mont (portrayed by Jonathan Majors) who are battling one of the most gentrified cities in the country. Jimmie is obsessed with an old family house that he believes his Grandpa built, while Mont is a playwright watching the drama of San Francisco unfold. What will these film reviewers think of one of the most critically-acclaimed A24 films of all time? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 4:21.Film Discussion- 4:21 to 1:13:34.Film Ratings & Outro- 1:13:34 to End.Upcoming podcast release schedule-7-16: Jaws.7-23: Midsommar.7-30: 28 Years Later.8-6: The Farewell.
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Our Top 16 Creature Features, a Blind Ranking!
Hello aliens, predators, big lizards, big hairy monkeys, and creatures of the night. This week on A24 On The Rocks: Eric, Cole, Ray, and Kevin blind rank the top 16 best Creature Feature films of all time. Although, this blind ranking was much less civil than our Midwestern film blind ranking. After a few picks in the top five went awry, these co-hosts went after each other's throats and turned into predators themselves. What movie picks could've caused so much debate? Tune into listen.Intro- 0:00 to 2:58.What's a Creature Feature?- 2:58 to 7:51.Blind Ranking Rules- 7:51 to 9:09.Blind Ranking Picks & Debate- 9:09 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-7-9: The Last Black Man in San Francisco.7-16: Jaws.7-23: Midsommar.7-30: 28 Years Later.
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83. The Souvenir (2019) Film Review
The 83rd A24 film review for the A24 Rocks crew is The Souvenir starring Honor Swinton Byrne, Tom Burke, and Tilda Swinton. Written and directed by Joanna Hogg, Swinton Byrne portrays a green film student named Julie who meets a more seasoned man named Anthony. He charms her and they begin a relationship, as he guides her on the direction of her film artistry. The other shoe soon drops when Julie figures out he's a heroin addict, and thus comes the first real test of her romantic life. What will these A24 film critics think of this brooding British romantic drama? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 4:34.Film Discussion- 4:34 to 1:02:31.Film Ratings- 1:02:31 to End.Upcoming podcast release schedule-7-2: Blind Ranking of Creature Features.7-9: The Last Black Man in San Francisco.7-16: Jaws, a 50th anniversary film review.7-23: Midsommar.
Four friends review every A24 film in chronological order of release. Sit back, grab a drink, add some rocks, and enjoy the sweet taste of the dark and quirky cinema from A24. Caution: movie spoilers.