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.

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.

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.

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.

Happy Pride Month everyone! On this A24 vibe discussion: Eric, Kelley, and Caitlin fly back to the queer classic "The Birdcage" starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, and Dianne Wiest. They discuss the world this film was released into, how it's aged, and the inspiration it had on cinema and pop culture. They also explore some interesting film trivia, including an alternate world where Steve Martin was paired with Robin Williams in the starring roles. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 1:49.Film Discussion- 1:49 to 58:03.Film Ratings/Outro- 58:03 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule:June 24th- The Souvenir.July 1st- Blind Ranking of Creature Features.July 8th- The Last Black Man in San Francisco.July 15th- Jaws.

Fresh off The Amazing Spider-Man sequel, Andrew Garfield wanted to star in something different, and he chose an indie film that criticizes the Hollywood lifestyle. Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not. This was the third film for David Robert Mitchell, director of the critically-acclaimed horror film It Follows. Under the Silver Lake follows an aimless millennial slacker named Sam who believes there's a gigantic conspiracy going on in Los Angeles, and the general populace is ignorant to it. The disappearance of a female neighbor named Sarah (portrayed by Riley Keough) sparks his urge to explore the deep seedy depths of the City of Angels. What will Sam find in this Hitchock-inspired suspense-thriller? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:58.Film Discussion- 3:58 to 1:08:01.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:08:01 to End.Podcast Release Schedule-June 11th- Under the Silver Lake (2019).June 18th- The Birdcage (1996).June 25th- The Souvenir (2019).July 2nd- Blind Ranking of Creature Features.

Two Midwesterners and one Australian (Rhys Crook from The Crook Cut Podcast) go fur trapping in northern Wisconsin with applejack salesman Jean Kayak on this slapstick affair for the film Hundreds of Beavers. Two filmmakers from Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin (Mike Cheslik and Ryland Tews) banded together to create this indie comedy that cost $7,000. 1,500 Adobe After Effects animations, and several film festivals later, it's now touring across the country and is already considered by some to be a cult classic. Many critics have compared Hundreds of Beavers to the films of Buster Keaton, Abbot & Costello, & The Three Stooges. What will these three film reviewers think of it? Caution: movie spoilers.Check out Rhys' podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fAqQotzxxtPYyFiHqdHNhIntro- 0:00 to 4:21.Film Discussion- 4:21 to 52:20.Film Ratings/Outro- 52:20 to End.

Native Son is a 2019 drama based off the 20th century American classic novel of the same name by Richard Wright. Starring Ashton Sanders (of Moonlight fame), Native Son follows a young black man named Bigger who lives in Chicago. Bigger is into the punk and alternative lifestyle but doesn't quite fit in with his friends. His mom's boyfriend gets him an interview to be a driver for a wealthy Chicago businessman named Henry Dalton (portrayed by Bill Camp). Bigger quickly gets to know Henry Dalton's daughter Mary Dalton (portrayed by Margaret Qualley), a woman that will eventually change his life. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 5:41.Film Discussion- 5:41 to 1:11:19.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:11:19 to End.Programming note: we will be taking a two week break due to our editor and co-host Eric taking a vacation over the Memorial Day week, thus not having time to edit the episode.Upcoming podcast release schedule-June 4th- Hundreds of Beavers.June 11th- Under the Silver Lake.June 18th- The Birdcage.June 25th- The Souvenir.

Ey der bud, yuse gonna listen to er episode or wut eh? Pop in de old ear muffers, go out for a rip, and sip a brewski with yer olde pals from A24 on da Rocks as dey blind rank da top 16 Midwestern films of all time. Macedonian magician Gage Dana dumps the cheese curds out of his pocket, dusts off the hockey stick, and shoots some slappers where mama hides the cookies. Watcha waitin for? Intro- 0:00 to 4:08.What's a Midwestern film?- 4:08 to 9:43.Blind Ranking- 9:43 to 1:10:57.Honorable Mentions and Outro- 1:10:57 to End.

The 80th film in the A24 catalog is the Sci-Fi space drama High Life starring Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, Andre 3000, and Mia Goth. Directed by French filmmaker Claire Denis, High Life explores a group of convicts that were sent into space for mysterious reasons. Pattinson portrays Monte, who has a daughter at the start of the film, but also inhabits a spaceship with no one else on it. What happened to the crew he was with? How did he end up alone wandering through space? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 7:08.Film Discussion- 7:08 to 1:02:37.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:02:37 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-5/14- Top 16 Midwestern Films, a Blind Ranking.5/21- Native Son.5/28- Hundreds of Beavers.