24 Minutes of A24

What sounds more interesting than a man escaping a desert island on a farting corpse and embarking on an unlikely friendship? Nothing. Nothing sounds more interesting than that. This week we take a look at another film by Daniels and try to understand just what makes it so delightful. Is Swiss Army Man a top 5 underrated A24 movie? Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe A1 acts and SO MUCH MORE! What do y...

The movie of the year is here. I swear. Everything Everywhere All At Once deserves every single praise that you've heard about it, and I'm sure you've heard many. The perfect combination of sci-fi and action, this original take on the multiverse proves just how much is able to be achieved in inventive filmmaking. Klein Felt of TheDirect.com joins us to discuss all of the MANY True Cinema moments a...

Our very first guest ever, Austin Warner, joins the pod to take part in our first A24 Mount Rushmore. Out of the 115 movies within the A24 movie library, what are the 4 that deserve to be immortalized in stone on the A24 Mount Rushmore? Should it be Oscar winner Moonlight? Or some of the most recent films in X or Lamb? Join Ben, Ethan, and Austin as they discuss their 4 picks for their A24 Mount R...

Tommy Wiseau's legendary story of making the legendary movie "The Room" comes to life in "The Disaster Artist" with Dave and James Franco. Ben & Ethan talk about their experiences watching The Room, the absolute insane cast in this film, and the fact that it was nominated for an Oscar! What did you think of 'The Disaster Artist'? Let us know @24minutesofA24 on Instagram or Twitter! Twitter - h...

A24 continues to dominate the March movie slate with their most recent release of 'X', the newest horror film from the indie studio. Ben & Ethan discuss just why this movie works so well, the best kills in the film, best slasher movies throughout history, and if this could be the beginning of the first true franchise within A24. PLUS info regarding the prequel movie as well as a potential sequ...

We are riding that Robert Pattinson HIGH ya'll so what better way to celebrate than by reviewing the absolute unit of a movie 'High Life'? Robert Pattinson is an ex-convict sent to space as part of experimentation to sustain the human life beyond Earth, but things are not as they seem. Like, not at all. Take what you're thinking and double it. Triple it. Because this movie is SOMETHING. Plus what...

After Yang is A24's newest film, starring Colin Farrell as he deals with the "death" of his A.I son, Yang. This movie is peaceful and full of life, but also incredibly poignant in its themes and tones regarding love, life, and everything in between. Ben and Ethan talk about the True Cinema moments of the movie and have some fun with the A1 acts! PLUS some big A24 investment news, what it means for...

The Euphoria Season 2 finale is here and WE HAVE THOUGHTS. Ben and Ethan take a look at episodes 5-8 in Season 2 of the hit show Euphoria, breaking down the best (and worst... we're looking at you Elliot!) scenes in each episode. We talk about the impact Sam Levinson has had on the show and what the future of the show might look like without him. From epic moments like Ethan's performance in Lexi'...

A24 very silently put out a brand new Young-Adult-novel-turned-movie last week on Apple TV+, but we found it. And we reviewed it. And it all happened. We talk about our boy Jason Segal and try to decide if he is a man or a muppet, plus discuss the best books turned movies (hint: There are a RIDICULOUS amount of bangers!). Find out what we thought of the movie and our thoughts on A24 producing some...

Euphoria is SO good that Ben & Ethan wanted to review the first half of Season 2 as things heat up for the upcoming season finale. Cassie is losing her mind, Nate and Maddy are all drama, and Rue, Jules, and Elliot have their own love triangle. But those are not even the most interesting parts of the season so far! We break down our True Cinema moments from each episode and give our thoughts o...

Tom Hardy in a car for 84 minutes? SIGN US UP! This week on the pod, Ben & Ethan review Locke, the single-location thriller regarding a man's decisions and what his future looks like. HUGE shoutout to The Podcast Nobody Asked For for requesting this film! Tom Hardy's A1 acts and how many true cinema moments can you have in a car? What did you think of Locke? Let us know @24minutesofA24 on Twit...

We are finally bringing Ethan Hawke on the pod! Well, not really, but his movie! Ben & Ethan review Paul Schrader's faith based thriller 'First Reformed' this week on the pod. We talk about the cinematography and why it works so well, the overall gloom of the movie, and the best movie trilogy of all time that Ethan Hawke stars in. What did you think of First Reformed? Let us know @24minutesofA...

With Euphoria Season 2 premiering just a couple weeks ago, Ben & Ethan break down the entire first season of the hit show Euphoria! They talk about this shows phenomenal cinematography, the ridiculous ability of first time actors, and our favorite episodes. Plus A1 Acts and True Cinema moments that are mind-blowing! Euphoria Sean 2 mid-season and full season breakdown coming soon so stay tuned...

Joel Cohen's first solo directing adventure takes us to Shakespearean times for The Tragedy of Macbeth. A stacked cast, immaculate visuals, and iconic storytelling all combine for what is one of A24's highest profile films, but do all of the pieces work together to make a masterpiece? Plus a casting what if that will leave you wishing it could've happened... What did you think of 'The Tragedy of M...

Find love or be turned into an animal of your choosing. Seriously though, that's what 'The Lobster' is about. Either a masterpiece of film or a movie that makes absolutely no sense, Ben and Ethan break down their thoughts on the famed Yorgos Lanthimos film. What did you think of 'The Lobster'? Let us know @24minutesofA24 on Twitter or Instagram! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagr...

Both Sean Baker and Simon Rex and BACK and are a part of one of the best films of the year, Red Rocket. A movie about a washed-up porn star and his self-centered life, this film is both uncomfortable and magnificent the whole time. What did you think of 'Red Rocket'? Let us know @24minutesofA24 on Twitter or Instagram! Twitter - https://twitter.com/24minutesofA24 Instagram - https://www.instagram....

Want to hear a story about how me and this bitch here fell out? It's kinda long but it's full of suspense... This week Ben and Ethan take the Benz down to Tampa to review 2020's Zola. Is this the quintessential A24 movie? And if so, what makes it that way? Find out the answer to that and more on this week's episode of the pod! What did you think of 'Zola'? Let us know @24minutesofA24 on Twitter or...

Ben and Ethan peer into the life of Val Kilmer in this A24 documentary about the life and career of the famed actor. From Batman to Tombstone to Top Gun, we cover some of his best roles, what it's like to be forced to live in the past, and how this is such a smart movie for A24 to have in its library. What did you think of 'Val'? Let us know @24minutesofA24 on Twitter or Instagram! Twitter - https...

2013 was an absolutely incredible year for cinema. It included some all time greats like 'The Wolf of Wall Street', 'Gravity', and Quentin Tarantino's favorite movie of the year, 'Spring Breakers'. This divisive film starring James Franco and Vanessa Hudgens is a head trip in all the right, or wrong, ways. Find out why Ben loves this movie and Ethan... well, not so much. What did you think of 'Spr...

Mike Mills' newest film C'Mon C'Mon stars Joaquin Phoenix and first time actor Woody Norman in what is an incredibly human story of parenthood, love, and emotional growth. A sure fire front runner for several 2021 Oscars, including Best Picture, find out what the guys had to say about this film. PLUS some Joker talk (why Ben doesn't like it!) and we discuss 2021 being the year of black & white...

A24 is back with another brand new film starring Steven Yeun, Richard Jenkins, and Beanie Feldstein, called 'The Humans'. Adapted from the Broadway play, this movie takes place in a dilapidated duplex in Manhattan as the Blake family gets together for a Thanksgiving dinner. As tempers start to rise, personal traumas find their way to the forefront of the conversation and family drama is pushed to...

In the spirit of Thanksgiving and spending time with family, we are taking a look at the family drama 'The Farewell'. If your grandma had cancer but your family didn't want to tell her, would you go along? Ben and Ethan talk about just that, along with the best directorial sophomore performances AND all about the new Criterion Collection edition of Uncut Gems. What did you think of 'The Farewell'?...

We had a Dev Patel summer when The Green Knight released, and honestly, we need a Dev Patel summer every single year. And make it year round! On this episode of the podcast, Ben and Ethan peel back the many layers of the onion that is The Green Knight. David Lowry's retelling of the famous late 14th-century story 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight', this movie has it all. The visuals. The metaphors....

What's better than one Jake Gyllenhaal? TWO JAKE GYLLENHAAL'S! This week on the pod we take a look at the 2013 psychological thriller 'Enemy', directed by the legendary Denis Villenueve. We talk Denis Villenueve's filmography, what this movie really means, why it's most definitely the scariest spider movie out there, and how it ranks among the illustrious A24 film library. What did you think of 'E...

In what is our closest episode to 24 minutes yet, the boys take a look at Jonah Hill's directorial debut Mid90s. A film about the life and times of a 13 year old boy growing up in 1990's era Los Angeles, this movie is an visceral human story told through the lens of skateboarding. Easily in contention for A24's most slept on film, this one covers all the bases from sadness to joy, from rage to ela...