Glasgow-based film critic Calum Cooper (FlickFeast) joins the pod to talk about the latest A24 film 'Aftersun'! A touching and tender story about memory and the relationship between a father and a daughter, Ethan and Calum get choked up at times talking about just how beautiful this movie is. Is it better than Everything Everywhere All At Once? And what are some of the best Father/Daughter relationships in film? Plus a little sneak peak at The Whale and if that Brendan Fraser hype is real. All t...
Nov 18, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Apple TV+ brings us 'Causeway', the newest A24 drama starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bryan Tyree Henry! Ben & Ethan break down the movie, start the Oscars conversation, talk about a potentially different ending, discuss a rated R Hunger Games movie and figure out the best movies set in New Orleans. We are now on YOUTUBE ! Go subscribe to the channel and watch us review the movie! What do you think of Stars at Noon? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24!...
Nov 11, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Claire Denis is back with another English language film for A24 in 'Stars at Noon'. Ben & Ethan review this exceptionally slow simmer of an erotic thriller and talk about some of the best movies filmed in Central America. Plus can you respect a project without necessarily liking it? We are now on YOUTUBE ! Go subscribe to the channel and watch us review the movie! What do you think of Stars at Noon? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24!...
Nov 04, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Ben and Ethan end spooky season with an apocalyptic-set thriller that begs the question... is humanity its own worst enemy? We break down 'It Comes At Night', talk about desert island desserts, and try to figure out just who in the movie we actually trusted. We are now on YOUTUBE ! Go subscribe to the channel and watch us review the movie! What do you think of It Comes At Night? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24!...
Oct 28, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 43
A new era of the podcast is here! We are now on YOUTUBE and have video to watch along with the pod! Spooky season continues as we review 'The Witch' and try to figure out if it truly is one of A24's best horror movies. Many of our listeners claim it's top 5 or even top 3, but do we agree? Ben gives his downright honest thoughts, we talk about if we could survive in the 1600's, and we play a fun A24 horror movie matchup game. We are now on YOUTUBE ! Go subscribe to the channel and watch us review...
Oct 21, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Is there a more f%$&ed up movie than Tusk? WE DON'T KNOW! Ben and Ethan give their full review on Tusk including trying to decide if it's a horror movie or a comedy, if we would wear a walrus suit for discounted rent, and giving an A1 Act to an animal-based horror movie. And oh so much more. Like, so much more. What do you think of Tusk? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/24minutesofa24...
Oct 14, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 41
It's officially spooky season here on the pod and what better way to kick it off than with a freaky religious horror movie? Ben and Ethan dive into 'Saint Maud', and underrated gem suggested to us on our 1 year anniversary episode! How does this movie stack up to the A24 horror greats? Find out! Plus thoughts on how it compares to First Reformed, what the movie is trying to say, and the epic nature of the very final frame of the film! What do you think of Saint Maud? Let us know on Instagram or ...
Oct 07, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Ben is back baby and we are talking about a downright WILD movie in 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'. We break down nearly every aspect of the film and whether or not it should be considered among A24's finest. Ethan may or may not have sent Ben a drunk text at 1am with his thoughts on the movie... We also talk A1 Acts for best movie beards and let's just say, there are some incredible cinematic beards out there. PLUS we introduce a BRAND NEW RATING SYSTEM! Shoutout to Caleb Garrett Jeter for requ...
Sep 30, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 39
A24's newest horror flick 'PEARL' is now out and we have THOUGHTS! Jade Rafallo joins the pod as Ben's favorite co-host to talk with Ethan about if Pearl is better than X, the state of horror movies in 2022, the best moments in the movie, the downright worst movie moms, and what our boy Marty Scorsese said about Pearl! What do you think of Pearl? Is it better than X? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - https://www.instagra...
Sep 23, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 38
We are officially one year old! And that means it's time to CELEBRATE! We invited Jade Rafallo and Andrew Vela come party with us as we try to decide on some of the most underrated A24 movies. What even constitutes an underrated film? We break it all down and read off a bunch of incredible listener submissions! What do you think is the most underrated A24 movie? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 37
A24's newest coming-of-age dark comedy 'FUNNY PAGES' is finally here so we break it all down! From the influence the Safdie Brothers had on the film, to all of the incredibly awkward moments, to best movies that take place in New Jersey. Plus we talk about the A24 Screening Room and how it's a good thing for A24 to continue making smaller projects like this. What do you think of Funny Pages? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagr...
Sep 09, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Variety's Senior Awards Editor Clayton Davis joins the pod to break down the his article ranking the 30 best A24 movies! What goes in to curating an list like this, the difference between favorite and best movies, his favorite lesser known A24 flicks, and which A24 projects he is most looking forward to the rest of the year! What are your favorite A24 movies? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/24...
Sep 01, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 35
It's our 50th episode and we are spending it with one of the best A24 movies out there, Lady Bird! Arguably one of the best modern coming of age stories, this 5-time-Oscar-nominated movie from 2017 is funny, heartfelt, powerful, emotional, and everything in between. We talk about how stellar Greta Gerwig is at making movies, A1 Acts for movies named after characters, and TRACY FUCKING LETTS. What do you think of Lady Bird? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://tw...
Aug 26, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 34
The newest A24 film is here in 'Bodies Bodies Bodies', the horror-slasher-comedy-whodunnit of the summer! Ben and Ethan break down the tone and commentary of the movie, what sub-genre is ultimately is, our very differing feelings on Pete Davidson, A1 Acts for 'One Crazy Night' movies, and MORE! What do you think of Bodies Bodies Bodies? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/24minutesofa24...
Aug 18, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Ethan and wonderful guest Jade Rafallo dive deep into 2013's 'Under The Skin'. A movie that is as escaping and unattainable as it is strange and oddly magnetic. We break down what we think it all means, why silence is so powerful sometimes in film, and some of the best movies with the wildest endings. What do you think of Under The Skin? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/24minutesofa24...
Aug 11, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 32
The final four episodes of Irma Vep get... weird. And even more meta. And really lofty. But also really interesting and emotional. Ben & Ethan talk about if the back half of the season was better than the first half, what they wanted the show to do differently, favorite characters from the show, and why this show is truly about Rene and not Mira. Plus A1 acts of TV shows turned to movies and lets just say there are SO MANY. What do you think of the last 4 episodes of Irma Vep? Let us know on...
Aug 05, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Produced by A24, the new HBO Max original series 'Irma Vep' is the telling of the remake of the remake of the classic 'Irma Vep' film. Confusing, we know. So we break it all down for you! What the show is actually about, Alicia Vikander's performance, our highlights from the first 4 episodes and how we feel about the show overall. PLUS some A24 news! Trailers for The Idol and Pearl, our first look at Darren Aronofsky's 'The Whale', and 28 new news A24 films coming to HBO Max in August! What do y...
Jul 28, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Comedians John Early and Kate Berlant star in a brand new Peacock Original comedy special co-produced by A24! Full of awkward and funny sketches, we break down what worked for us and what didn't. Plus our thoughts on A24 co-producing their first comedy special and what that means for them as a growing production company. What do you think of Would It Kill You To Laugh? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - https://www.instag...
Jul 21, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Marcel The Shell With Shoes On gets the big screen treatment as A24's latest flick to hit theaters! Ben and Ethan discuss what makes this movie so damn good: the funny moments, the heartwarming moments, the score, the natural setting, and so much more. Is this the cutest movie of 2022? And is it a good movie for A24 to add to their library? Find out all that and more! What do you think of Marcel The Shell With Shoes On? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitt...
Jul 14, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 28
We got the chance to sit down with Disasterpeace, the composer of the latest A24 films Marcel The Shell With Shoes On! We talked about creating such powerful yet simple music, his Under The Silver Lake score, passing up on big projects like Stranger Things, wrestling fan fiction, and MORE! PLUS a little talk of his work on the upcoming A24 flick 'Bodies Bodies Bodies'! What do you think of the score to Marcel The Shell With Shoes On? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter -...
Jul 07, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 27
With everything happening in the world and with Roe v. Wade, we take a look at A24's 'Obvious Child', a story of a twenty-something played by Jenny Slate and her life experiencing an unwanted pregnancy and getting an abortion. Funny, poignant, and cute, this movie covers it all. Plus it's got Plop from The Office! What's not to love? What do you think of Obvious Child? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - https://www.instag...
Jul 01, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Regarded as Robert Eggers' best film, 'The Lighthouse' is also undoubtedly his weirdest. Ben watches it for the VERY FIRST TIME and offers his thoughts along with Ethan. What we think it all means, if we would go mad on a lighthouse rock, and what part of this movie is actually real, if any! PLUS A1 Acts for Willem Dafoe, Robert Pattinson AGAIN (Will Ethan double down on The Batman??) and Black & White movies! What do you think of The Lighthouse? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minute...
Jun 23, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 25
We celebrate our 40th episode in style by talking about 20th Century Women! A coming of age tale not just about a young boy, but about young and old women alike. Is this one of A24's most underrated flicks? Plus Ben steals Ethan's thunder, A1 acts for Greta Gerwig and movies set in old time California, and some talk of the upcoming Barbie movie! What do you think of 20th Century Women? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - h...
Jun 17, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In celebration of its 9 year anniversary, Ben & Ethan break into Paris Hilton's home to review The Bling Ring straight from her decked out closet. Emma Watson A1 Acts, why Ethan REALLY didn't like this movie, what we miss about reality TV, what famous person's closet we would raid and MORE! What do you think of The Bling Ring? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/24minutesofa24...
Jun 09, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Lee Hutchinson of 'The A24 Project' podcast joins us to break down one of the most underrated A24 films out there in 'Under The Silver Lake'! We try to decipher the meaning behind it all, if there are actually subliminal messages in real life, and talk about some of the most underrated A24 movies out there! What do you think of Under The Silver Lake? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/24minutesof...
Jun 02, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Alex Garland is back with A24 and bringing his new horror flick to the big screen. One of the most divisive movies of the year so far, Ben and Ethan give their takes on Men: What does it all mean, why it'll stick with us, and is it actually good or not. Full spoilers for the absolutely wild ending so be prepared! PLUS Jessie Buckley and Vacations Gone Wrong A1 Acts! What do you think of Men? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagr...
May 26, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Alden Diaz of Ahch-To Radio joins the pod to discuss one of his Top 10 A24 films in 'A Most Violent Year'. Is this truly one of A24's best underrated flicks? And why are Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac just so damn good together? Plus what makes this 80's New York crime thriller in the conversation for best crime movie and we break down some core character study moments in the movie! What do you think of A Most Violent Year? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https:/...
May 19, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Join us as things get weirder than weird in France with a French dance troupe as we review 'Climax'! French horror filmmaker Gasper Noe's best reviewed film offers us some disturbing horror along with some incredible camerawork, but what stands out the most? Plus is this genre good for A24 and some of our favorite movies that revolve around dancing. What do you think of Climax? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - https://w...
May 12, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Ben and Ethan take a look at A24's only Best Picture Oscar winner in 2016's 'Moonlight'. They offer their full review including their favorite scenes and A1 acts of some actors along with LGBTQ movies. Plus a conversation on if it should've won Best Picture and the debacle that was the 2017 Oscars. What do you think of Moonlight? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter @24minutesofA24! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/24minutesofa24...
May 05, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In celebration of Ben's birthday the boys take a look at one of his favorite A24 movies of all time - 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco". A gorgeous movie with themes of gentrification, toxic masculinity, societal norms, and more, this 2019 flick is truly something special. Find out our True Cinema moments and why we really do love Jonathan Majors so very much. PLUS A24 released a subscription model for cool merch! We break down if we think it's worth it! What do you think of The Last Black M...
Apr 28, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 17
