The first film distributed by A24 in 2014 was Enemy, starring Jake Gylenhaal, based off the novel The Double by Jose Saramago. It proved to be a turning point in director Denis Villeneuve's as he went on to direct Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, and Dune. These A24 fans discuss the deeper meanings of this mind-bending thriller and easter eggs throughout the film that led to the ending. How come they made Toronto look so depressing? Have you ever found a doppelgänger of yourself in real life, and if you did... what would you do? Caution: movie spoilers. 

On this week's A24 On The Rocks we have special guest Luke Londo on to review A24's fifth film: the 2013 coming of age drama The Spectacular Now, starring Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley. This group of cinephiles discuss the themes of this adaptation, reminiscing on their own high school experiences, and how a rom-com on the surface turned into a melancholy tale of addiction. How does this movie fit in the A24 catalogue and what letter grade will they give it? Caution: movie spoilers. 

This 2013 film is based on a true story about a group of teenagers who robbed a string of celebrity houses. It is directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, and Emma Watson. These A24 nerds delve deep into the themes and intent of the movie, examining celebrity obsession in the early days of social media and the pop culture zeitgeist of the late 2000s. Remember the days of relevance for Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan? We still do. What letter grade will these movie-buffs give The Bling Ring? Caution: movie spoilers. 

Five friends review every A24 film in chronological order of release. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, add some rocks, and enjoy the sweet taste of the dark and quirky cinema from A24.