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The A24 Project

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Lee Hutchison and Dallas King tackle every single movie released by A24, one of the most groundbreaking companies distributing some of the industry's most original films. We also bring you interviews with the people behind Eighth Grade, Hereditary, The Florida Project, Midsommar, The Farewell, The Lighthouse, Under The Skin, and much more.
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170 - Jack 'The Souvenir, Part II' W. Gregory Interview

Lee is joined once again by Jack W. Gregory also returned in Joanna Hogg's 'The Souvenir, Part II' as Ray. Jack had also acted as a consultant sharing his experience of addiction to help inform the authenticity of the story and performances in the first film. Jack shares his journey from drug addiction to becoming an actor, director and journalist and his experiences working on the acclaimed The Souvenir series.

May 01, 202350 min

169 - Pi

Dallas and Lee review Darren Aronofsky's 1998 debut Pi which a24 have bought the rights to. A paranoid mathematician searches for a key number that will unlock the universal patterns found in nature.

Mar 20, 202332 min

168 - 2023 Academy Awards Reaction

Dallas and Lee welcome back Katie Smith-Wong as they share their thoughts on a historic night for A24 and beyond at the 95th Academy Awards.

Mar 13, 202341 min

167 - Ethan 'Aftersun' Smith Interview

Our Aftersun interview series continues as Lee welcomes Ethan Smith to discuss his role as Scott in Charlotte Wells' acclaimed debut film as he shares his experiences shooting the film and career so far. ​In 'Aftersun' Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier to Turkey where they meet Ethan’s Scott as a young teen also on holiday who welcomes Sophie into their group. Check out our previous Aftersun interviews with Charlot...

Mar 07, 202358 min

166 - Close

Dallas & Lee review Close which has been nominated nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Film. Thirteen year olds Leo and Remi have always been incredibly close but they are drift apart after the intimacy of their relationship is questioned by schoolmates. When tragedy strikes, one is forced to confront why he distanced himself from his closest friend.

Feb 27, 202330 min

165 - Sharper

Dallas and Lee discuss Sharper the latest A24 & Apple TV + film following a small, wealthy family in New York City that gets progressively torn apart by secrets, lies, and the theft that orchestrates all of it.

Feb 20, 202331 min

164 - The Inspection

Dallas and Lee review The Inspection based upon writer director Elegance Bratton's personal story. Ellis French enlists in the Marine Corps and ends up at boot camp on Parris Island, South Carolina . He initially meets the physical requirements, but is not as successful in disguising his sexual orientation, making him the target of a near-lethal hazing from training instructor Leland Laws and a fellow recruit, Laurence Harvey. Signature Entertainment presents The Inspection exclusively in UK Cin...

Feb 06, 202338 min

163 - When You Finish Saving the World

Dallas talks about his experience of the Sundance film festival and this years a24 line-up. Lee and Dallas also review When You Finish Saving the World written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg about a mother and her teenage son who can't seem to connect, yet they try to find that bond in other people.

Feb 03, 202329 min

162 - Harry 'Aftersun' Perdios Interview

We continue our Aftersun interview series as Lee welcomes Harry Perdios to discuss his role as Toby in Charlotte Wells' acclaimed debut film as he shares his experiences shooting the film and career so far. ​In 'Aftersun' Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier to Turkey where they meet Harry’s Toby as a young teen also on holiday who welcomes Sophie into their group. Check out our previous Aftersun interviews with Charl...

Jan 24, 202338 min

161 - Kayleigh 'Aftersun' Coleman Interview

Lee is joined by Aftersun’s Kayleigh Coleman to discuss her role as Jane in Charlotte Wells's acclaimed debut film as she shares her experiences shooting the film and life since. In 'Aftersun' Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier to Turkey where they meet Kayleigh’s Jane as a young teen also on holiday.

Jan 06, 20231 hr 7 min

160 - The Eternal Daughter

Dallas and Lee join Tilda Swinton in returning to a hotel now haunted by its mysterious past, as an artist and her elderly mother confront long-buried secrets in their former family home in 'The Eternal Daughter'.

Dec 27, 202242 min

159 - The Whale

The Whale is finally released into cinemas and Dallas and Lee review the acclaimed new film from Darren Aronofsky. A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.

Dec 09, 202243 min

158 - Causeway

Dallas and Lee review Causeway the latest A24 and Apple TV+ collaboration. A US soldier suffers a traumatic brain injury while fighting in Afghanistan and struggles to adjust to life back home in New Orleans. When she meets local mechanic James, the pair begin to forge an unexpected bond.

Dec 07, 202227 min

157 - Stars At Noon

Dallas and Lee review 'Stars At Noon' directed by Claire Denis. In present-day Nicaragua, a headstrong American journalist and a mysterious English businessman strike up a romance as they become embroiled in a dangerous labyrinth of lies and conspiracies and are forced to try and escape the country.

Nov 28, 202222 min

156 - God's Creatures

Dallas and Lee review the second A24 film starring Paul Mescal in 2022, God's Creatures. In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community.

Nov 21, 202233 min

155 - Sally 'Aftersun' Messham Interview

Lee is joined by actor Sally Messham who plays Belinda, a travel rep in Aftersun, the debut feature from Charlotte Wells. Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier to Turkey where they meet Messham's Belinda.

Nov 18, 202243 min

154 - Marcel The Shell With Shoes On

Dallas and Lee review Marcel The Shell With Shoes On. Marcel is a one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at findi...

Nov 14, 202225 min

153 - Pearl

Dallas and Lee review the prequel to X, Pearl. Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions all collide.

Nov 08, 202236 min

152 - Aftersun + Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio & Charlotte Wells Interviews

Dallas and Lee welcome filmmaker and critic Billie Melissa to review Aftersun. Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between miniDV footage as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn’t. We bring you red carpet interviews with Aftersun stars Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio and writer/director Charlotte Wells and preview an upcoming bumper interview with Sally...

Oct 26, 20221 hr 8 min

151 - Laith 'Ramy & 20th Century Women' Zuaiter Interview

It's been over two years since the second season finale of Ramy and today marks the long awaited return with the full third season dropping at once. To celebrate Lee welcomes actor/director/writer/producer Laith Zuaiter who begun working in the film industry on Mike Mills's 20th Century Women before working behind the scenes and as an actor on the acclaimed series Ramy.

Sep 30, 20221 hr 31 min

149 - Owen 'Funny Pages' Kline Interview

Dallas and Lee are joined by writer and director Owen Kline to discuss his debut feature Funny Pages. When Robert, a high school student and aspiring cartoonist, rejects the comforts of suburban life, dropping out of school and leaving home, he finds an unwilling teacher and unwitting friend in Wallace — a former low-level comic artist.

Sep 16, 202249 min

148 - Bodies Bodies Bodies

Dallas and Lee opt to review Bodies Bodies Bodies instead of playing it! In an isolated family mansion, a group of rich 20-somethings decides to play Bodies Bodies Bodies, a game where one of them is secretly a “killer” while the rest tries to “escape”. Things take a turn for the worse when real bodies start turning up, setting off a paranoid and dangerous chain of events.

Sep 13, 202233 min

147 - 'The Cult of A24' with Nate Jones

Lee welcomes Nate Jones the movie writer for Vulture and the author of The Cult of A24 article that dropped to mark the 10th of anniversary of A24. Nate shares the origin of the article, what he learned from speaking with insiders and fans, the future for A24 and independent cinema, and how he has spent the past several years working on his own 100 plus A24 ranking. www.vulture.com/article/a24-movies-cult.html www.vulture.com/article/a24-movies-ranked.html...

Sep 02, 202249 min

146 - Funny Pages

Dallas and Lee review Funny Pages the debut film from writer director Owen Kline. When Robert, a high school student and aspiring cartoonist, rejects the comforts of suburban life, dropping out of school and leaving home, he finds an unwilling teacher and unwitting friend in Wallace — a former low-level comic artist.

Aug 25, 202233 min

145 - Elizabeth: A Portrait in Part(s)

Dallas and Lee review Roger Michell’s final film which is a documentary on the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-lived, longest reigning British monarch and longest serving female head of state in history.

Aug 15, 202221 min

144 - Stephen 'The Humans' Karam Interview

Lee welcomes Stephen Karam who is the Tony Award-winning playwright of The Humans which he adapted into a feature film set over the course of an evening in which the Blake family gathers to celebrate Thanksgiving. Dallas and Lee also round up the latest A24 news.

Aug 08, 202257 min

143 - Sarah 'Men' Twomey Interview

Lee is joined by Sarah Twomey who plays Police Officer Frieda in Alex Garland's latest movie, Men. In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to find a place to heal. But someone or something from the surrounding woods appears to be stalking her.

Jul 04, 202248 min

142 - Gayle 'Men' Rankin Interview

Lee is joined by Gayle Rankin who plays Harper's best friend Riley in Alex Garland's latest movie, Men. In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to find a place to heal. But someone or something from the surrounding woods appears to be stalking her.

Jun 22, 202232 min

141 - Men

It's men on Men as Dallas and Lee review Alex Garland's latest movie which sees a young woman go on a solo vacation to the English countryside following the death of her ex-husband.

Jun 03, 202255 min
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