The A24 Rocks crew reviews another "American Dream" story in Minari, a film about a Korean family that moves to rural Arkansas while Jacob (the dad, portrayed by Steven Yeun) tries to make it as a farmer growing Korean vegetables. The family adjusts to this new life in Arkansas while Jacob and his wife Monica struggle with their relationship. When Grandma Soonja moves in, she brings pieces of home with her, that perfectly resembles the old world blending with the new. What will these film reviewers think of one of the most acclaimed films of 2021? Caution: movie spoilers.

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Intro- 0:00 to 2:53.

Film Discussion- 2:53 to 1:04:42.

Film Ratings/Outro- 1:04:42 to End.

The much anticipated Euphoria Season 3 was finally released this year, after four years of waiting. Much has happened since season two was released back in 2022. The production of season three seemed plagued from the start with scheduling conflicts, Sam Levinson taking a break to direct The Idol with The Weeknd, and rumors of Zendaya nixing scripts for poor writing. Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney went on her own fame arc between these seasons, stirring up her own controversy. Now that's it's all aired, how did it actually turn out? The A24 Rocks critics debate and discuss if Levinson and cast actually delivered after four years of waiting. Caution: TV spoilers.

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Intro- 0:00 to 1:32.

TV Discussion- 1:32 to 1:20:58.

Final Ratings/Outro- 1:20:58 to End.

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We have officially reviewed and watched 100 A24 films! Hooray! On this long, strange journey, we meet a familiar foe: a horror film about a woman with mental health issues. Saint Maud is about a Roman Catholic woman named Maud (portrayed by Morfydd Clark) with a traumatic past who comes to nurse for a woman named Amanda (Jennifer Ehle). Maud has hallucinations and constantly feels the presence of God, but are her hallucinations real or psychosis? The A24 Rocks crew discusses this heavily Catholic film, on their 100th A24 episode. Caution: movie spoilers.

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Intro- 0:00 to 3:30.

Film Discussion- 3:30 to 1:00:16.

Film Ratings/Outro- 1:00:16 to End.

On this A24 vibe discussion: Eric, Ray, and romance authors Tana Jenkins and Beth Gelman blind rank the top 16 romantic comedies of all time. Kevin sadly got hit in the head with a baseball at a Brewers game and spent the night in the emergency room. Sappy, screwball, seductive, serendipitous... what direction will these four take, and how will their own personal experiences effect the overall rom-com list? Happily ever after, or happily for now?

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Intro- 0:00 to 1:52.

Meeting the Authors- 1:52 to 6:59.

What is a Rom-Com- 6:59 to 10:56.

Blind Ranking Rules- 10:56 to 12:33.

Our Top 16-Rom Coms- 12:33 to 1:22:56.

Honorable Mentions/Outro- 1:22:56 to End.

The A24 Rocks crew finally gets to the namesake of their podcast, Sofia Coppola's On The Rocks (said in a whisper) starring Rashida Jones, Bill Murray, and Marlon Wayans. Rashida Jones plays Laura, a new mom and author with an eccentric dad named Felix, and a husband named Dean who is getting his start-up off the ground. One strange move by Dean leads Laura down a path of suspecting Dean is cheating on her, and father Felix is there to investigate a possible trail of bread crumbs Dean is leaving. How does On The Rocks compare to Sofia Coppola's previous works? Caution: movie spoilers.

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Intro- 0:00 to 3:19.

Film Discussion- 3:19 to 54:08.

Film Ratings/Outro- 54:08 to End.

The A24 Rocks crew delves further into the Alex Garland universe, continuing their reviews of the 28 "Blank" Later series. This time, it's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple starring Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, Erin Kellyman, and Jack O’Connell. We left off at the end of 28 Years Later with Spike finding a gang of Jimmy's, and quickly learning in The Bone Temple that they're a sadistic group of Satanic hounds. Meanwhile, Dr. Kelson tests his vaccine on the tripod. Where will the A24 Rocks crew rate The Bone Temple in the series? Does it live up to its predecessors? Caution: movie spoilers.

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Intro- 0:00 to 1:30.

Film Discussion- 1:30 to 1:06:31.

Film Ratings/Outro- 1:06:31 to End.

As we continue our trek through the lost year of 2020, the A24 Rocks crew reviews their fourth A24 documentary: Boys State. This documentary covers a group of 1,100 teenage boys creating a mock government in Austin, Texas. The prestigious camp has previously hosted politicians and politco personalities such as Dick Cheney, Cory Booker, Bill Clinton, and Rush Limbaugh. The difference between those people and the teenagers featured in this film, though, is that these teenagers are living in a post 2016 election world. The effect Donald Trump and social media has had on these teenagers is ever-so evident. The documentary centers around four kids fighting to get elected in this make believe government. What will the A24 Rocks crew have to say about this piece of societal commentary? Caution: movie spoilers.

Intro- 0:00 to 3:42.

Film Discussion- 3:42 to 1:03:54.

Film Ratings/Outro- 1:03:54 to End.

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On this week's A24 vibe discussion, the A24 Rocks crew is back with another blind ranking, this time they take on the top 16 Catholic films of all time. They're joined by cradle catholic film-buff Bill Holland from Morally Offensive, a podcast that reviews movies deemed morally offensive by the Catholic church (https://www.morallyoffensive.com/). The crew digs deep into the history of Catholic films and dissects a mix of culturally Catholic films, and literally Catholic films. What makes a Catholic film? What kind of recurring themes are there? These films reviewers also made sure to include movies that are pro-Catholic and critical of the Catholic church, resulting in a list that might step on a few Pope shoes.

Intro- 0:00 to 2:57.

What's a Catholic film? - 2:57 to 11:37.

Blind Ranking Rules- 11:37-12:44.

Blind Ranking the Top 16 Catholic Films- 12:44 to 2:01:15.

Honorable Mentions/Outro- 2:01:15 to End.

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And WE'RE BACK! The A24 on the Rocks crew goes back to the year we'd all like to forget... 2020. Due to the Covid 19 Lockdown, there were only three films distributed by A24 in 2020, and the first one was First Cow. Directed by Kelly Reichardt, First Cow is about two men named Otis Figowitz and King Lu trying to hustle in 1820s Oregon. When Otis and King Lu figure out the Chief Factor have a cow, they decide to pull of a cow milking heist to make buttermilk biscuits. Some said this period piece was one of the top 10 films of the 2020 year of movies, does the A24 rocks crew agree? Caution: movie spoilers.

Intro- 0:00 to 1:56.

Film Discussion- 1:56 to 1:02:28.

Film Ratings/Outro- 1:02:28 to End.

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