A24 Moving Towards Action and IP Projects

According to a recent article published by The Wrap, A24 is beginning to search for more commercial movies and shows to distribute. A top agent familiar with the company told The Wrap that the A24 is “deemphasizing the traditional character/auteur-driven dramas.” However, another individual with A24 said the studio wasn’t necessarily going to stop but that A24 will be “doing more” by “widening the aperture.” “Everyone in … Continue reading A24 Moving Towards Action and IP Projects

Caroline C RyanOctober 11, 2023Leave a comment

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‘The Iron Claw’ Trailer: Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White Are Completely Transformed

The official trailer for A24’s The Iron Claw released today. The trailer looks incredible, and we see its two leads, Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White completely transformed. Written and directed by Sean Durkin, it also stars Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Stanley Simons, with Holt McCallany and Lily James. Based on the true story of the Von Erich brothers, who made history in the world … Continue reading ‘The Iron Claw’ Trailer: Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White Are Completely Transformed

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A24 Dark Comedy Film Starring Nicholas Cage ‘Dream Scenario’

A24 has been the lead indie studio to watch lately with its releases. The company is just coming off the highly successful Talk To Me and also has some highly anticipated titles like Maxxxine. We got the first look today at one of their next films which just catapulted to one of my most anticipated. The film is called Dream Scenario and stars Nicolas Cage … Continue reading A24 Dark Comedy Film Starring Nicholas Cage ‘Dream Scenario’

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‘MaXXXine’ Cast Revealed Including Halsey and Kevin Bacon

The cast for Ti West’s third film in the A24 franchise, MaXXXine has been revealed via Twitter. Along with Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki ((Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.), Moses Sumney (The Idol), Michelle Monaghan (Nanny), Bobby Cannavale (The Watcher), Lily Collins (Emily in Paris), Halsey (Americana), Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul) and Kevin Bacon (City on a Hill) have been added to the cast. MaXXXine follows Maxine after the violent events … Continue reading ‘MaXXXine’ Cast Revealed Including Halsey and Kevin Bacon

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A24 Disaster Comedy ‘Y2K’ On the Way with Cast and Director

A24’s newest film is on the way, Y2K. It will be directed by SNL alum Kyle Mooney, with screenplay by Evan Winter. Jaeden Martell (It), Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) and Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2) lead a stacked ensemble that includes Lachlan Watson (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Mason Gooding (Scream VI), 5x Billboard Music Award-winner The Kid Laroi, Tim Heidecker (Us), Eduardo Franco (Stranger Things), Miles Robbins (Blockers), Alicia Silverstone (The … Continue reading A24 Disaster Comedy ‘Y2K’ On the Way with Cast and Director

Caroline C RyanMarch 23, 2023March 23, 2023Leave a comment

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‘Beau Is Afraid’ Trailer: Joaquin Phoenix Stars in Newest Film from A24 and Ari Aster

The trailer for A24’s upcoming film, Beau is Afraid was released today. It is written and directed by Ari Aster and stars Joaquin Phoenix. Additional cast members include Nathan Lane, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan, Kylie Rogers, Parker Posey, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Hayley Squires, Michael Gandolfini, Zoe Lister-Jones and Richard Kind. The official Beau Is Afraid synopsis reads: “A paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey … Continue reading ‘Beau Is Afraid’ Trailer: Joaquin Phoenix Stars in Newest Film from A24 and Ari Aster

Caroline C RyanJanuary 10, 2023January 10, 2023Leave a comment

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‘The Inspection’ Review [Houston Cinema Arts Festival]

The Inspection is a film written and directed by Elegance Bratton. Story The story follows a young, gay Black man, Ellis French. His life is in limbo, as he was rejected by his mother, and has been on his own since the age of 16. Desperate to find a sense of purpose and belonging, he joins the Marines. There, he continues to face rejection and … Continue reading ‘The Inspection’ Review [Houston Cinema Arts Festival]

Caroline C RyanNovember 11, 2022November 11, 2022Leave a comment

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‘Pearl’ Director Explains Monologue and End Credits

Writer/director Ti West and co-writer/lead actress Mia Goth continue their exploration of X‘s killer in the recently released prequel, Pearl. “Pearl (Mia Goth) must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions all collide in the stunning, technicolor-inspired origin story of X‘s iconic villain.” … Continue reading ‘Pearl’ Director Explains Monologue and End Credits

Caroline C RyanSeptember 19, 2022September 19, 2022Leave a comment

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‘Pearl’ Review

Ti West’s newest addition to his X trilogy, Pearl, is a must-watch! A prequel to X, the film follows X‘s killer, Pearl, as a young woman in 1918. Pearl (Mia Goth) cares for her ailing father (Matthew Sunderland) under the eye of her overbearing mother, Ruth (Tandi Wright). We see Pearl fantasize about being a dancer and her dream to leave her family’s isolated farm … Continue reading ‘Pearl’ Review

Caroline C RyanSeptember 15, 2022October 25, 2022Leave a comment