We continue our series going through the entire catalog of A24's films. On this episode we are looking at 2021's Red Rocket, directed by Sean Baker. The film is about a washed up former porn star Mikey, played by Simon Rex, who returns to his hometown in Texas as he tries to get his life back on track. He moves back in with his estranged wife and mother-in-law and gets back to his scheming ways. He eventually meets 17 year old Strawberry, played by Suzanna Son, as Mikey sees visions of grandeur for the underaged girl in the porn industry. 

Our double bill pairings include A Star is Born (Dakota) and Don Jon (Rachel).

Read Dakota's review of Red Rocket from VIFF. 

Read Rachel's contributions to Exclaim!'s Most Underrated and Underseen Movies of 2021 and Most Disappointing Films of 2021. Follow Rachel on Twitter and check out her website for more great reviews.

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