https://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24projectenTV & FilmCopyright The Nerd Party, LLChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d4601a0f5ff884b0afb5945057ea3e2.jpghttps://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24projectWed, 27 Nov 2024 20:21:37 +0000The Nerd PartyThe Nerd Partycontact@thenerdparty.comLee Nostromo and Dallas King tackle every single movie produced by A24, one of the most groundbreaking companies distributing some of the industry's most original films.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/200-greg-sing-sing-kwedar-interview--61195704
'Sing Sing' arrives in the UK cinemas today starring Colmon Damingo as Divine G, who is imprisoned at Sing Sing and finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61195704Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyTo mark our landmark 200th episode, we dive into the making of 'Sing Sing' as we hear from the film's co-writer and director, Greg Kwedar. 'Sing Sing' arrives in the UK cinemas today starring Colmon Damingo as Divine G, who is imprisoned at Sing Sing...
'Sing Sing' arrives in the UK cinemas today starring Colmon Damingo as Divine G, who is imprisoned at Sing Sing and finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men. ]]>1122a24,a24project,clarencemaclin,colmandomingo,divineg,gregkwedar,indiecinema,musicaltheatre,paulraci,seansanjose,singsing,singsingprisionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/199-albert-i-saw-the-tv-glow-birney-interview--61124153
Albert is also a prolific filmmaker and shares with us his story in the film industry, including how he became involved in 'I Saw the TV Glow' and his experience working on the film, where he also took on the unique role of a talking ice cream.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61124153Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:25:47 +0000The Nerd PartyWe are thrilled to welcome Albert Birney, the man behind the unforgettable Mr. Sprinkly in 'I Saw the TV Glow'. Albert is also a prolific filmmaker and shares with us his story in the film industry, including how he became involved in 'I Saw the TV...
Albert is also a prolific filmmaker and shares with us his story in the film industry, including how he became involved in 'I Saw the TV Glow' and his experience working on the film, where he also took on the unique role of a talking ice cream.]]>284322rooms,90s,a24,a24films,albertbirney,brigettelundypaine,buffy,buffythevampireslayer,indiecinema,isawthetvglow,janeschoenbrun,justicesmith,mrsprinkly,neurodivergent,phoebebridgers,strawberrymansion,thepinkopaque,tubi,tuxandfanny,tvglowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/198-zachary-maxxxine-mooren-interview--61002229
Join us as Zachary shares his experiences working alongside Mia Goth, the creative vision of Ti West, and shooting his unforgettable apperance! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61002229Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:10:02 +0000The Nerd PartyWe welcome Zachary Mooren, who plays a Buster Keaton lookalike with a sinister twist in Ti West's Maxxxine, where his character stalks Maxine down a dark alley, only to have the tables turn when he draws his pocket knife. Join us as Zachary shares...
Join us as Zachary shares his experiences working alongside Mia Goth, the creative vision of Ti West, and shooting his unforgettable apperance! ]]>23141980s,a24,busterkeaton,catcalls,catperson,chinesetheatre,electriclove,elizabethdebicki,hollywood,indiecinema,kevinbacon,maxineminx,miagoth,pearl,tiwest,val,valkilmer,x,xtrilogy,zacharymoorenfalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/197-i-saw-the-tv-glow allegory for the experience of being transgender.

A classmate introduces teenage Owen to a mysterious late-night TV show -- a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen's view of reality begins to crack.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60843402Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:40:02 +0000The Nerd Party'I Saw The TV Glow' finally arrived in UK cinemas this weekend and another pair of 90s kids, Dallas and Lee review Jane Schoenbrun's beautiful allegory for the experience of being transgender. A classmate introduces teenage Owen to a mysterious... allegory for the experience of being transgender.

A classmate introduces teenage Owen to a mysterious late-night TV show -- a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen's view of reality begins to crack.
]]>220390s,a24,brigettelundypaine,buffy,buffythevampireslayer,emmaportner,emmastone,freddurst,helenahoward,indiecinema,isawthetvglow,janeschoenbrun,justicesmith,kingwoman,lindseyjordan,neurodivergent,phoebebridgers,sloppyjane,thepinkopaque,transfalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/196-charley-maxxxine-rowan-mccain-interview
'Maxxxine' opens with Charley portraying Maxine in 1959, showcasing the early star talent by shooting an audition opposite her father, Ernest.

Charley shares her experience of shooting her first film, working with Ti West, meeting Mia Goth, discussing what the industry is like for young talent like her, and taking on the iconic role of Maxine.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60671238Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:10:02 +0000The Nerd PartyHot off the heels of the release of 'Maxxxine' last week, the third in Ti West and Mia Goth’s series following the journey of Pearl and Maxine, we welcome Charley Rowan McCain, who plays the young Maxine Miller! 'Maxxxine' opens with Charley...
'Maxxxine' opens with Charley portraying Maxine in 1959, showcasing the early star talent by shooting an audition opposite her father, Ernest.

Charley shares her experience of shooting her first film, working with Ti West, meeting Mia Goth, discussing what the industry is like for young talent like her, and taking on the iconic role of Maxine.]]>18381980s,a24,charleyrowanmccain,chinesetheatre,elizabethdebicki,erin&aaron,hollywood,kevinbacon,lillycollins,marvel,matilda,maxineminx,miagoth,ncis,netflix,pearl,swat,tiwest,x,xtrilogyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/195-maxxxine--60645266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60645266Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review 'Maxxxine'. Following Pearl and X, set in 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to...23801980s,a24,elizabethdebicki,hollywood,kevinbacon,lillycollins,maxineminx,miagoth,pearl,tiwest,x,xtrilogyfalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/194-the-rise-future-of-a24-in-data
Lee welcomes data journalist and pop culture lover, Daniel Parris, author of the Stat Significant newsletter, who has crunched the numbers to analyse the rise of A24 and whether it predicts trouble or further success in the future.

Read Daniel's article here > Civil War' and the Rise of A24: A Statistical Analysis ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59842277Mon, 06 May 2024 10:40:02 +0000The Nerd PartyA24's box office hit 'Civil War' marks another landmark in their shift from indie to mainstream since its founding in 2012. Its recent $225M private equity financing raises questions about maintaining its independence. Despite uncertainties, A24's...
Lee welcomes data journalist and pop culture lover, Daniel Parris, author of the Stat Significant newsletter, who has crunched the numbers to analyse the rise of A24 and whether it predicts trouble or further success in the future.

Read Daniel's article here > Civil War' and the Rise of A24: A Statistical Analysis ]]>4124a24,a24cinema,a24tv,alexgarland,apple,ariaster,boxoffice,civilwar,dataanalysis,disney,dvd,gretagerwig,hbomax,hollywood,homevideo,indiecinema,mirimax,paramount,statsignificant,wallstreetfalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/193-dj-the-curse-arvizo-interview
DJ Arvizo portrays Jose, an audio technician helping shoot 'Fliplanthropy', following Whitney (Emma Stone) and Asher (Nathan Fielder) who use their property development empire to help locals while gentrifying the area in the process.  

Join us as DJ shares his experiences of working on the set and fake one too of 'The Curse'. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59676333Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:00:04 +0000The Nerd PartyOur series of interviews with the cast of 'The Curse' continues as we welcome DJ Arvizo. DJ Arvizo portrays Jose, an audio technician helping shoot 'Fliplanthropy', following Whitney (Emma Stone) and Asher (Nathan Fielder) who use their property...
DJ Arvizo portrays Jose, an audio technician helping shoot 'Fliplanthropy', following Whitney (Emma Stone) and Asher (Nathan Fielder) who use their property development empire to help locals while gentrifying the area in the process.  

Join us as DJ shares his experiences of working on the set and fake one too of 'The Curse'. ]]>2794a24,a24tv,bennysafdie,djarvizo,emmastone,fliplanthropy,hgtv,nathanfielder,nathanforyou,newmexico,theinhousefalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/192-aliyah-the-curse-lee-interview
Aliyah portrays Janice, who is recruited by her boyfriend, Pascal, played by former guest Alexander Gibson, to act as a married couple for the filming of 'Fliplanthropy' as faux buyers for a passive living home.

Join us as Aliyah shares her experiences of writing, producing, acting, and directing, alongside her insights from 'The Curse' set.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59367048Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:04 +0000The Nerd PartyOur series of interviews with the cast of 'The Curse' continues as we welcome Aliyah Lee. Aliyah portrays Janice, who is recruited by her boyfriend, Pascal, played by former guest Alexander Gibson, to act as a married couple for the filming of...
Aliyah portrays Janice, who is recruited by her boyfriend, Pascal, played by former guest Alexander Gibson, to act as a married couple for the filming of 'Fliplanthropy' as faux buyers for a passive living home.

Join us as Aliyah shares her experiences of writing, producing, acting, and directing, alongside her insights from 'The Curse' set.]]>2282a24,a24tv,aerynlee,alexandergibson,aliyahlee,bennysafdie,emmastone,fliplanthropy,hgtv,hiddenflora,nathanfielder,nathanforyou,newmexico,permafrost,theneuagendafalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/191-civil-warhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/59497864Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:10:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review Alex Garland's latest film, Civil War. This film marks A24's biggest opening at the box office in their history. Set in a dystopian future America, it follows a road trip undertaken by a team of military-embedded journalists...2292a24,a24films,alexgarland,boxoffice,caileespaeny,civilwar,exmachina,jessepelmons,kirstendunst,men,neverletmego,nickofferman,priscilla,stephenmckinleyhenderson,wagnermourafalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/190-doug-the-curse-montoya-interview
Doug portrays Jeff Robinson, the leader of an improv comedy group, who crosses paths with Nathan Fielder's character, Asher, dispatched to the group to refine his comic delivery for the Fliplanthropy TV series.

Join us as Doug shares his experiences in improv comedy and theatre in Albuquerque, his involvement in 'The Curse,' his experience on the recent a24 film 'Love Lies Bleeding,' the unfortunate news regarding WB's cancellation of 'Coyote vs. Acme,' a project he was part of, and much more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59398547Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:20:02 +0000The Nerd PartyOur series of interviews with the cast of 'The Curse' continues as we welcome Doug Montoya. Doug portrays Jeff Robinson, the leader of an improv comedy group, who crosses paths with Nathan Fielder's character, Asher, dispatched to the group to refine...
Doug portrays Jeff Robinson, the leader of an improv comedy group, who crosses paths with Nathan Fielder's character, Asher, dispatched to the group to refine his comic delivery for the Fliplanthropy TV series.

Join us as Doug shares his experiences in improv comedy and theatre in Albuquerque, his involvement in 'The Curse,' his experience on the recent a24 film 'Love Lies Bleeding,' the unfortunate news regarding WB's cancellation of 'Coyote vs. Acme,' a project he was part of, and much more!]]>3902a24,albuquerque,bennysafdie,bettercallsaul,bobodenkirk,cardboardplayhouse,coyotevsacme,dougmontoya,emmastone,improvcomedy,katyobrian,kristenstewart,loveliesbleeding,nathanfielder,roseglass,roswell,theboxperformancespace,thecurse,thirdactfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/189-samantha-the-curse-ashley-interview--59262112
Samantha plays Tonya, an assistant director on the show Fliplanthropy, working alongside Whitney, Asher and Dougie. 

Join us as Samantha recounts her experience on the acclaimed The Curse, collaborating with an exceptional cast, and delves into her exciting career so far.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59262112Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:30:02 +0000The Nerd PartyThis week, we welcome Samantha Ashley, known for her recent role in the brilliant mini-series, The Curse, alongside Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie. Samantha plays Tonya, an assistant director on the show Fliplanthropy, working alongside...
Samantha plays Tonya, an assistant director on the show Fliplanthropy, working alongside Whitney, Asher and Dougie. 

Join us as Samantha recounts her experience on the acclaimed The Curse, collaborating with an exceptional cast, and delves into her exciting career so far.]]>2980a24,bennysafdie,emmastone,hgtv,nathanfielder,newmexico,promnight,roswell,samanthaashley,station19,s.w.a.t,thecurse,thekisslist,themantawaukcavesfalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/188-alexander-the-curse-gibson-interview
Alexander portrays Pascal, a native of Española, who is roped into the filming of "Fliplanthropy" as a faux buyer for a passive living home.

Join us as Alexander shares his compelling journey, from his time in prision to his breakout role in "The Curse."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59261548Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:45:02 +0000The Nerd PartyThis week, we are thrilled to welcome Alexander Gibson, known for his unforgettable performance in the acclaimed show, "The Curse," Salongside Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, and Benny Safdie. Alexander portrays Pascal, a native of Española, who is roped...
Alexander portrays Pascal, a native of Española, who is roped into the filming of "Fliplanthropy" as a faux buyer for a passive living home.

Join us as Alexander shares his compelling journey, from his time in prision to his breakout role in "The Curse."]]>2922a24,a24tv,alexandergibson,aliyahlee,bennysafdie,emmastone,hgtv,nathanfielder,nathanforyou,newmexico,s.w.a.t.falsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/187-aaron-the-iron-claw-dean-eisenberg-interview
Aaron takes on the legendary role of Ric Flair, famed for his flamboyant persona and technical prowess, engaging in numerous encounters and rivalries with the legendary Von Erich family.

Join us as Aaron shares insights into his involvement in the film, discusses the art of crafting the perfect promo, delves into his physical transformation for the role, and offers an important glimpse into the world of acting. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59030301Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:40:01 +0000The Nerd PartyThis week, we're thrilled to welcome Aaron Dean Eisenberg, known for his recent role in the brilliant film, The Iron Claw, alongside Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Harris Dickinson, who portrayed the iconic Von Erich wrestling dynasty. Aaron...
Aaron takes on the legendary role of Ric Flair, famed for his flamboyant persona and technical prowess, engaging in numerous encounters and rivalries with the legendary Von Erich family.

Join us as Aaron shares insights into his involvement in the film, discusses the art of crafting the perfect promo, delves into his physical transformation for the role, and offers an important glimpse into the world of acting. ]]>4084a24,aarondeaneisenberg,deadringers,harrisdickinson,holtmccallany,indiecinema,ironclaw,jeremyallenwhite,lilyjames,marthamarcymaymarlene,newyorktheatre,ricflair,seandurkin,texas,vonerich,wrestling,zacefronfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/186-love-lies-bleeding-rose-glass-interview--58967710But that's not all – we had the opportunity to speak with Rose Glass, the co-writer and director, on the opening night of the Glasgow Film Festival and Glass shares insights into her sophomore feature with us.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58967710Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:30:02 +0000The Nerd PartyWe delve into Kristen Stewart's much-anticipated return to A24 in "Love Lies Bleeding." Stewart takes on the role of Lou, a gym manager whose life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Jackie, a dedicated bodybuilder on her way to a...But that's not all – we had the opportunity to speak with Rose Glass, the co-writer and director, on the opening night of the Glasgow Film Festival and Glass shares insights into her sophomore feature with us.]]>2902a24,bodybuilding,davefranco,edharris,gff,glasgowfilmfestival,jenamalone,katyobrian,kristenstewart,lgbt,lovelivesbleeding,roseglass,saintmaudfalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/185-the-iron-clawhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/58692910Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:40:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee enter the ring to review 'The Iron Claw', based on the true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s.2422a24,harrisdickinson,holtmccallany,ironclaw,jeremyallenwhite,lilyjames,marthamarcymaymarlene,mauratierney,seandurkin,texas,thebear,thenest,wrestling,zacefronfalsefullhttps://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/184-the-zone-of-interesthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/58585398Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee both rate 'Under the Skin' by director Jonathan Glazer as their favourite A24 film to date and after a decade he's returned with 'The Zone of Interest'. The Oscar nominated film follows Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife...2276a24,academyawards,birth,christianfriedel,film4,indiecinema,jonathanglazer,martinscorsese,oscars,pastlives,sandrahuller,sexybeast,thezoneofinterest,undertheskin,worldwar2falsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/183-priscillahttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/58229869Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:40:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee explore the unseen side of a great American myth in Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s long courtship and turbulent marriage, from a German army base to his estate at Graceland in the latest film from Sofia Coppola3111a24,a24films,americanzoetrope,caileespaeny,civilwar,elvis,elvisandme,euphoria,indiecinema,ironclaw,jacobelordi,lostintranslation,mubi,priscillapresley,safdiebrothers,sofiacoppola,thevirginsuicides,thezoneofinterestfalsefullhttps://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/182-carly-sophia-the-eternal-daughter-davies-interview
Carly-Sophia talks us through her career so far, takes us behind the scenes on shooting in an old Welsh hotel during lockdown for The Eternal Daughter, working with Joanna Hogg, acting alongside Tilda Swinton who performed two different roles, and much more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57809887Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:05:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes Carly-Sophia Davies to talk about her unforgettable apperance in Joanna Hogg's The Eternal Daughter. Carly-Sophia talks us through her career so far, takes us behind the scenes on shooting in an old Welsh hotel during lockdown for The...
Carly-Sophia talks us through her career so far, takes us behind the scenes on shooting in an old Welsh hotel during lockdown for The Eternal Daughter, working with Joanna Hogg, acting alongside Tilda Swinton who performed two different roles, and much more!]]>2125a24,a24cinema,ariaster,britishtv,carlysophiadavies,joannahogg,londonfilmfestival,martinscorsese,midsomermurders,midsommar,theeternaldaughter,thesineater,thesouvenir,tildaswinton,wales,welshcinemafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/181-dream-scenario--57543428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57543428Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:50:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review 'Dream Scenrario' which stars Nicholas Cage as a hapless family man who finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams.2295a24,a24fillm,ariaster,cancelculture,dreamscenario,indiecinema,nicholascagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/180-stop-making-sense--57354058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57354058Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:20:02 +0000The Nerd PartyThe Talking Heads are back on the big screen and Dallas and Lee review 'Stop Making Sense' a concert film documenting the band at the height of their popularity.2364a24,alexweir,bernieworrell,davidbyrne,dreamscenario,hollywood,imax,indiecinema,jonathandemme,lff,lynnmabry,stevenscales,stopmakingsense,talkingheads,taylorswift,zoneofinterestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/179-past-lives--56775575
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56775575Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:45:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee welcome back filmmaker and critic Billie Melissa Rogan to review Past Lives. Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are...
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.]]>2980a24,a24films,celinesong,eiff,gretalee,johnmagaro,korean,newyork,pastlives,southkorea,sundance,teoyoo,womeninfilmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/178-stephen-curry-underrated--56450891The documentary follows Stephen Curry, from an undersized basketball player at a small college, to becoming a larger-than-life NBA superstar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56450891Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:00:03 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review Stephen Curry: Underrated the latest A24 and AppleTV+ release. The documentary follows Stephen Curry, from an undersized basketball player at a small college, to becoming a larger-than-life NBA superstar.The documentary follows Stephen Curry, from an undersized basketball player at a small college, to becoming a larger-than-life NBA superstar.]]>1747a24,anguscloud,appletv+,basketball,charlotte,davidson,euphoria,goldenstatewarriors,mvp,nba,stephencurry,stephencurryunderrated,thelastdancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/177-you-hurt-my-feelings--56339725
You Hurt My Feelings streaming on Prime Video 8th August]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56339725Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:00:03 +0000The Nerd PartyA novelist's longstanding marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book. Tune in as Dallas and Lee share their honest reaction to 'You Hurt my Feelings' the latest film from Nicole Holofcener...
You Hurt My Feelings streaming on Prime Video 8th August]]>14412023film,a24,a24films,amazon,arianmoayed,davidcross,indiecinema,julialouisdreyfus,newyork,nicoleholofcener,seinfeld,succession,tobiasmenzies,youhurtmyfeelingsfalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/176-talk-to-mehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/56289386Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review Talk To Me the latest A24 horror movie where a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural...1958a24,a24movies,alexandrajensen,altitude,australiancinema,beauisafraid,boxoffice,dannyphilippou,hereditary,indiecinema,joebird,michaelphilippou,midsommar,mirandaotto,philippoubrothers,possession,sophiewilde,streetfighter,sundance,youtubersfalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/175-the-deepest-breathA champion freediver and expert safety diver seemed destined for one another despite the different paths they took to meet at the pinnacle of the freediving world. A look at the thrilling rewards — and inescapable risks — of chasing dreams through the depths of the ocean.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56201503Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:56:20 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee deep dive into reviewing A24's Netflix documentary The Deepest Breath. A champion freediver and expert safety diver seemed destined for one another despite the different paths they took to meet at the pinnacle of the freediving world....A champion freediver and expert safety diver seemed destined for one another despite the different paths they took to meet at the pinnacle of the freediving world. A look at the thrilling rewards — and inescapable risks — of chasing dreams through the depths of the ocean.]]>1575a24,alessiazecchini,barbie,deepdiving,lauramcgann,netflix,oppenheimer,sag,stephenkeenan,sundance,talktome,thedeepestbreathfalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/174-the-idol
The Idol focuses on Jocelyn, an aspiring pop idol who, after having a nervous breakdown that causes her last tour to be canceled, resolves to reclaim her title as the sexiest pop star in the United States and begins a complex relationship with Tedros, a self-help guru and the head of a contemporary cult.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56060152Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyNew A24 content is finally arriving in the UK and Dallas and Lee return to review The Idol. The Idol focuses on Jocelyn, an aspiring pop idol who, after having a nervous breakdown that causes her last tour to be canceled, resolves to reclaim her...
The Idol focuses on Jocelyn, an aspiring pop idol who, after having a nervous breakdown that causes her last tour to be canceled, resolves to reclaim her title as the sexiest pop star in the United States and begins a complex relationship with Tedros, a self-help guru and the head of a contemporary cult.]]>2398a24,abeltesfaye,britneyspears,eliroth,euphoria,hankazaria,hbo,hbomax,hersmell,jenniekim,lilyrosedepp,pastlives,rachelsennott,redrocket,rollingstone,samlevinson,sundancelondon,suzannason,theidol,theweekendfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/173-liz-under-the-silver-lake-kloczkowski-interview--54010787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54010787Mon, 29 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes Art Director Liz Kloczkowski to discuss her role on A24's Under The Silver Lake and her career since working on Star Trek: Picard, Promising Young Woman, and much more.3902a24,andrewgarfield,artdirection,cannesfilmfestival,daveblass,davidrobertmitchell,enterprised,lizkloczkowski,losangeles,loveisland,mubi,netflix,promisingyoungwoman,quantumleap,robotchicken,startrek,startreklegacy,startrekpicard,underthesilverlake,ussenterprisefalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/172-beau-is-afraidhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/53947284Mon, 22 May 2023 18:10:02 +0000The Nerd PartyBeau Is Afraid is Ari Aster's third A24 film and Lee and Dallas return to review a film which follows a paranoid man who embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother.3547a24,amyryan,ariaster,beauisafraid,cannes,hereditary,indiecinema,jewish,jews,joaquinphoenix,ladybird,midsommar,nathanlane,parkerposey,richardkind,thezoneofinterestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/171-beef--53765026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53765026Tue, 09 May 2023 06:40:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas & Lee welcome Ariane Anindita to review Beef which is A24's latest series which follows two people who let a road rage incident burrow into their minds and slowly consume their every thought and action.3178a24,aliwong,asian,beef,davidchoe,euphoria,jakeshreier,josephlee,justinhmin,leesungjin,losangeles,miaserafino,minari,netflix,pattiyasutake,princecharlescinema,remy,stevenyeun,youngmazinofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/170-jack-the-souvenir-part-ii-w-gregory-interview--53708736Jack had also acted as a consultant sharing his experience of addiction to help inform the authenticity of the story and performances in the first film.

Jack shares his journey from drug addiction to becoming an actor, director and journalist and his experiences working on the acclaimed The Souvenir series.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53708736Mon, 01 May 2023 19:40:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined once again by Jack W. Gregory also returned in Joanna Hogg's 'The Souvenir, Part II' as Ray. Jack had also acted as a consultant sharing his experience of addiction to help inform the authenticity of the story and performances in the...Jack had also acted as a consultant sharing his experience of addiction to help inform the authenticity of the story and performances in the first film.

Jack shares his journey from drug addiction to becoming an actor, director and journalist and his experiences working on the acclaimed The Souvenir series.]]>30281980s,52filmsbywomen,a24,a24films,drugabuse,drugaddiction,filmmaking,honorswintonbyrne,indiecinema,jackgregory,jackwgregory,joannahogg,martinscorsese,norfolk,theaccidentaljournalist,thesouvenir,thesouvenirparttwo,tildaswinton,tomburke,vhsfalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/169-pi
A paranoid mathematician searches for a key number that will unlock the universal patterns found in nature.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53262673Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:35:01 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review Darren Aronofsky's 1998 debut Pi which a24 have bought the rights to. A paranoid mathematician searches for a key number that will unlock the universal patterns found in nature.
A paranoid mathematician searches for a key number that will unlock the universal patterns found in nature.]]>19028k,a24,a24films,aliwong,beef,darrenaronofsky,dvd,gothegame,imax,markmargolis,maths,netflix,noah,pi,requiemforadream,seangullette,stevenyeun,stopmakingsense,talkingheads,thewhalefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/168-2023-academy-awards-reaction--53183068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53183068Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:20:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee welcome back Katie Smith-Wong as they share their thoughts on a historic night for A24 and beyond at the 95th Academy Awards.2464a24,academyawards,bredanfraser,danielscheinert,dankwan,eeaao,everythingeverywhereallatonce,indianajones,jameshong,jamieleecurtis,jennyslate,kehuyquan,michelleyeoh,multiverse,oscars,startrek,stephaniehsu,swissarmyman,thedeathofdicklong,thewhalefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/167-ethan-aftersun-smith-interview--52777044
​In 'Aftersun' Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier to Turkey where they meet Ethan’s Scott as a young teen also on holiday who welcomes Sophie into their group.

Check out our previous Aftersun interviews with Charlotte Wells, Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio, Sally Messham, Kayleigh Coleman & Harry Perdios in our back catalogue]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52777044Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:35:01 +0000The Nerd PartyOur Aftersun interview series continues as Lee welcomes Ethan Smith to discuss his role as Scott in Charlotte Wells' acclaimed debut film as he shares his experiences shooting the film and career so far. ​In 'Aftersun' Sophie reflects on the shared...
​In 'Aftersun' Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier to Turkey where they meet Ethan’s Scott as a young teen also on holiday who welcomes Sophie into their group.

Check out our previous Aftersun interviews with Charlotte Wells, Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio, Sally Messham, Kayleigh Coleman & Harry Perdios in our back catalogue]]>34671990s,a24,a24films,academyawards,aftersun,charlottewells,ethanjamessmith,ethansmith,frankiecorio,harryperdios,independentcinema,kayleighcoleman,macarena,mubi,paulmescal,rubythompson,sallymessham,spikefearn,turkey,underpressurefalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/166-closeThirteen year olds Leo and Remi have always been incredibly close but they are drift apart after the intimacy of their relationship is questioned by schoolmates. When tragedy strikes, one is forced to confront why he distanced himself from his closest friend.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52867342Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:45:01 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas & Lee review Close which has been nominated nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Film. Thirteen year olds Leo and Remi have always been incredibly close but they are drift apart after the intimacy of their relationship is...Thirteen year olds Leo and Remi have always been incredibly close but they are drift apart after the intimacy of their relationship is questioned by schoolmates. When tragedy strikes, one is forced to confront why he distanced himself from his closest friend.]]>1796a24,a24films,academyawards,close,edendambrine,gustavdewaele,indiecinema,lukasdhont,mubifalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/165-sharperhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/52790592Mon, 20 Feb 2023 20:25:01 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee discuss Sharper the latest A24 & Apple TV + film following a small, wealthy family in New York City that gets progressively torn apart by secrets, lies, and the theft that orchestrates all of it.1849a24,appletv+,benjamincaron,brianamiddleton,johnlithgow,juliannemoore,justicesmith,sebastianstan,sharperfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/164-the-inspection--52653120
Ellis French enlists in the Marine Corps and ends up at boot camp on Parris Island, South Carolina. He initially meets the physical requirements, but is not as successful in disguising his sexual orientation, making him the target of a near-lethal hazing from training instructor Leland Laws and a fellow recruit, Laurence Harvey.

Signature Entertainment presents The Inspection exclusively in UK Cinemas 17th February]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52653120Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:52:05 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review The Inspection based upon writer director Elegance Bratton's personal story. Ellis French enlists in the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Marine_Corps and ends up at boot camp on...
Ellis French enlists in the Marine Corps and ends up at boot camp on Parris Island, South Carolina. He initially meets the physical requirements, but is not as successful in disguising his sexual orientation, making him the target of a near-lethal hazing from training instructor Leland Laws and a fellow recruit, Laurence Harvey.

Signature Entertainment presents The Inspection exclusively in UK Cinemas 17th February]]>2292a24,a24films,aghoststory,appletv+,beef,close,euphoria,gabrielleunion,indiecinema,jeremypope,kaneparsons,ladyboird,londonfilmfestival,midsommar,minari,ramy,sxsw,thebackrooms,theinspection,uncutgemsfalsefullhttps://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/163-when-you-finish-saving-the-worldhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/52628309Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:47:17 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas talks about his experience of the Sundance film festival and this years a24 line-up. Lee and Dallas also review When You Finish Saving the World written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg about a mother and her teenage son who can't seem to...1726a24,aftersun,alldirtroadstasteofsalt,audible,earthmama,finnwolfhard,jesseeisenberg,juliannemoore,pastlives,paulmescal,stephencurryunderated,sundance,talktome,thedeepestbreath,whenyoufinishsavingtheworld,youhurtmyfeelingsfalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/162-harry-aftersun-perdios-interview
​In 'Aftersun' Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier to Turkey where they meet Harry’s Toby as a young teen also on holiday who welcomes Sophie into their group.

Check out our previous Aftersun interviews with Charlotte Wells, Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio, Sally Messham & Kayleigh Coleman in our back catalogue]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52532854Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:05:01 +0000The Nerd PartyWe continue our Aftersun interview series as Lee welcomes Harry Perdios to discuss his role as Toby in Charlotte Wells' acclaimed debut film as he shares his experiences shooting the film and career so far. ​In 'Aftersun' Sophie reflects on the...
​In 'Aftersun' Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier to Turkey where they meet Harry’s Toby as a young teen also on holiday who welcomes Sophie into their group.

Check out our previous Aftersun interviews with Charlotte Wells, Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio, Sally Messham & Kayleigh Coleman in our back catalogue]]>22911990s,a24,a24films,academyawards,aftersun,bifa,edinburghfilmfestival,ethanjamessmith,frankiecorio,harryperdios,independentcinema,kayleighcoleman,mubi,paulmescal,rubythompson,sallymessham,spikefearn,turkey,underpressurefalsefullhttp://www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/161-kayleigh-aftersun-coleman-interview
In 'Aftersun' Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier to Turkey where they meet Kayleigh’s Jane as a young teen also on holiday.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52350465Fri, 06 Jan 2023 06:00:01 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Aftersun’s Kayleigh Coleman to discuss her role as Jane in Charlotte Wells's acclaimed debut film as she shares her experiences shooting the film and life since. In 'Aftersun' Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy...
In 'Aftersun' Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier to Turkey where they meet Kayleigh’s Jane as a young teen also on holiday.]]>40211990s,a24,a24films,aftersun,bifa,dramaschool,drinkinginla,edinburghfilmfestival,frankiecorio,harryperdios,independentcinema,kayleighcoleman,liverpool,mubi,paulmescal,rubythompson,sallymessham,tiptraytheatre,turkey,underpressurefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/160-the-eternal-daughter--52282811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52282811Tue, 27 Dec 2022 15:55:01 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee join Tilda Swinton in returning to a hotel now haunted by its mysterious past, as an artist and her elderly mother confront long-buried secrets in their former family home in 'The Eternal Daughter'.2506a24,augustjoshi,bbc,bfi,carlysophiadavies,covid,gothichorror,honorswintonbyrne,joannahogg,josephmydell,lff,louisthedog,martinscorsese,souvenir,theeternaldaughter,thesouvenir,thesouvenirpart2,tildaswinton,venicefilmfestival,walesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/159-the-whale--52124064
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52124064Fri, 09 Dec 2022 06:00:03 +0000The Nerd PartyThe Whale is finally released into cinemas and Dallas and Lee review the acclaimed new film from Darren Aronofsky. A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last...
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.]]>2571a24,academyawards,blackswan,brendanfraser,darrenaranofsky,hongchau,indiecinema,londonfilmfestival,marceltheshellwithshoeson,mobydick,mother!,pearl,requiemforadream,sadiesink,samueldhunter,thewhale,tysimpkins,venicefilmfestivalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/158-causeway--52123690
A US soldier suffers a traumatic brain injury while fighting in Afghanistan and struggles to adjust to life back home in New Orleans. When she meets local mechanic James, the pair begin to forge an unexpected bond.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52123690Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:51:12 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review Causeway the latest A24 and Apple TV+ collaboration. A US soldier suffers a traumatic brain injury while fighting in Afghanistan and struggles to adjust to life back home in New Orleans. When she meets local mechanic James,...
A US soldier suffers a traumatic brain injury while fighting in Afghanistan and struggles to adjust to life back home in New Orleans. When she meets local mechanic James, the pair begin to forge an unexpected bond.]]>1593a24,a24films,aftersun,apple,appletv+,briantyreehenry,causeway,hungergames,indiecinema,jenniferlawrence,lilaneugebauer,lindaemond,londonfilmfestival,mother,thewhale,xmenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/157-stars-at-noon--52024250
In present-day Nicaragua, a headstrong American journalist and a mysterious English businessman strike up a romance as they become embroiled in a dangerous labyrinth of lies and conspiracies and are forced to try and escape the country.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52024250Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:00:03 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review 'Stars At Noon' directed by Claire Denis. In present-day Nicaragua, a headstrong American journalist and a mysterious English businessman strike up a romance as they become embroiled in a dangerous labyrinth of lies and...
In present-day Nicaragua, a headstrong American journalist and a mysterious English businessman strike up a romance as they become embroiled in a dangerous labyrinth of lies and conspiracies and are forced to try and escape the country.]]>1343a24,bennysafdie,cannesfilmfestival,clairedenis,covid19,denisjohnson,hulu,joealwyn,johncreilly,margaretqualley,nicaragua,robertpattinson,starsatnoonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/156-god-s-creatures--51964654
In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51964654Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:36:51 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review the second A24 film starring Paul Mescal in 2022, God's Creatures. In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart...
In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community.]]>1952a24,a24films,aftersun,aislingfranciosi,annaroseholmer,cannes,cannesfilmfestival,emilywatson,europeancinema,indiecinema,ireland,irishcinema,normalpeople,oysters,paulmescal,pearl,universalpicturesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/155-sally-aftersun-messham-interview--51877720
Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier to Turkey where they meet Messham's Belinda.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51877720Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by actor Sally Messham who plays Belinda, a travel rep in Aftersun, the debut feature from Charlotte Wells. Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier to Turkey...
Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier to Turkey where they meet Messham's Belinda.]]>25611990s,a24,a24films,aftersun,edinburgh,edinburghfilmfestival,fortwilliam,frankiecorio,independentcinema,marlisiu,mentalhealth,michaelcatonjones,mubi,newyorkfilmfestival,ourladies,paulmescal,periodpiece,sallymessham,turkey,underpressurefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/154-marcel-the-shell-with-shoes-on--51877571
Marcel is a one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51877571Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review Marcel The Shell With Shoes On. Marcel is a one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the...
Marcel is a one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.]]>152360minutes,a24,a24films,deanfleischercamp,indiecinema,isabellarossellini,jennyslate,lesleystahl,marceltheshell,marceltheshellwithshoeson,nathanfielder,shells,sxsw,tiktok,youtubefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/153-pearl--51828759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51828759Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:41:32 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review the prequel to X, Pearl. Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl 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...2163a24,a24cinema,alistairsewell,davidcorenswet,emmajenkinspurro,indiecinema,matthewsunderland,maxwelljacobfriedman,maxxxine,miagoth,newzealand,palacefollies,pearl,tandiwright,theironclaw,thewhale,tiwest,venicefilmfestival,x,zacefronfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/152-aftersun-paul-mescal-frankie-corio-charlotte-wells-interviews--51685711
Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between miniDV footage as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn’t.

We bring you red carpet interviews with Aftersun stars Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio and writer/director Charlotte Wells and preview an upcoming bumper interview with Sally Messham.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51685711Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:10:01 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee welcome filmmaker and critic Billie Melissa to review Aftersun. Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between...
Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between miniDV footage as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn’t.

We bring you red carpet interviews with Aftersun stars Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio and writer/director Charlotte Wells and preview an upcoming bumper interview with Sally Messham.]]>41071990s,a24,a24films,aftersun,edinburghfilmfestival,frankiecorio,gothamawards,independentcinema,mentalhealth,mubi,newyorkfilmfestival,paulmescal,periodpiece,sallymessham,turkey,underpressurefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/151-laith-ramy-20th-century-women-zuaiter-interview--51117540
To celebrate Lee welcomes actor/director/writer/producer Laith Zuaiter who begun working in the film industry on Mike Mills's 20th Century Women before working behind the scenes and as an actor on the acclaimed series Ramy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51117540Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyIt's been over two years since the second season finale of Ramy and today marks the long awaited return with the full third season dropping at once. To celebrate Lee welcomes actor/director/writer/producer Laith Zuaiter who begun working in the...
To celebrate Lee welcomes actor/director/writer/producer Laith Zuaiter who begun working in the film industry on Mike Mills's 20th Century Women before working behind the scenes and as an actor on the acclaimed series Ramy.]]>543020thcenturywomen,a24,a24films,annettebening,babylon,california,friendlystrangerentertainment,friendlystrangers,gretagerwig,hulu,indiecinema,jimmycarter,laithzuaiter,mikemills,newyork,ramy,ramyyoussef,santabarbara,spikelee,whitecastlefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/150-kogonada-justin-h-min-interviews-after-yang--51127794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51127794Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas & Lee sit down with After Yang's writer and director Kogonada and Justin H. Min who plays the titular Yang to discuss the making of the movie.1904a24,afteryang,alexanderweinstein,asia,colinfarrell,columbus,edinburghfilmfestival,euphoria,haleylurichardson,indiecinema,jodieturnersmith,justinhmin,kogonada,mitski,sayinggoodbyetoyang,sciencefiction,showtime,skymovies,southkorea,sundancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/149-owen-funny-pages-kline-interview--51217385
When Robert, a high school student and aspiring cartoonist, rejects the comforts of suburban life, dropping out of school and leaving home, he finds an unwilling teacher and unwitting friend in Wallace — a former low-level comic artist.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51217385Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee are joined by writer and director Owen Kline to discuss his debut feature Funny Pages. When Robert, a high school student and aspiring cartoonist, rejects the comforts of suburban life, dropping out of school and leaving home, he...
When Robert, a high school student and aspiring cartoonist, rejects the comforts of suburban life, dropping out of school and leaving home, he finds an unwilling teacher and unwitting friend in Wallace — a former low-level comic artist.]]>294716mmfilm,a24,comicbooks,curzon,danielzolghadri,eiff,funnypages,independentcinema,indiecinema,jennifervenditti,joshpais,mariadizzia,marvel,matthewwallace,milesemanuel,newyork,owenkline,safdiebrothers,xmenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/148-bodies-bodies-bodies--51217455
In an isolated family mansion, a group of rich 20-somethings decides to play Bodies Bodies Bodies, a game where one of them is secretly a “killer” while the rest tries to “escape”. Things take a turn for the worse when real bodies start turning up, setting off a paranoid and dangerous chain of events.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51217455Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:05:01 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee opt to review Bodies Bodies Bodies instead of playing it! In an isolated family mansion, a group of rich 20-somethings decides to play Bodies Bodies Bodies, a game where one of them is secretly a “killer” while the rest tries to...
In an isolated family mansion, a group of rich 20-somethings decides to play Bodies Bodies Bodies, a game where one of them is secretly a “killer” while the rest tries to “escape”. Things take a turn for the worse when real bodies start turning up, setting off a paranoid and dangerous chain of events.]]>1996a24,amandastenberg,bodiesbodiesbodies,chasesuiwonders,conneromalley,genz,halinareijn,indiecinema,leepace,lenawilson,lff,mariabakalova,myha'laherrold,newyorktimes,petedavidson,rachelsennott,shivababy,venicefilmfestival,whodunit,womeninfilmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/147-the-cult-of-a24-with-nate-jones--51114888
Nate shares the origin of the article, what he learned from speaking with insiders and fans, the future for A24 and independent cinema, and how he has spent the past several years working on his own 100 plus A24 ranking.

www.vulture.com/article/a24-movies-cult.html
www.vulture.com/article/a24-movies-ranked.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51114888Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:03:28 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes Nate Jones the movie writer for Vulture and the author of The Cult of A24 article that dropped to mark the 10th of anniversary of A24. Nate shares the origin of the article, what he learned from speaking with insiders and fans, the...
Nate shares the origin of the article, what he learned from speaking with insiders and fans, the future for A24 and independent cinema, and how he has spent the past several years working on his own 100 plus A24 ranking.

www.vulture.com/article/a24-movies-cult.html
www.vulture.com/article/a24-movies-ranked.html]]>293620thcenturywomen,a24,americanhoney,annapurna,everythingeverywhereallatonce,hereditary,ladybird,midsommar,moonlight,natejones,neon,thecultofa24,thefarewell,theflordiaproject,thelighthouse,thesouvenir,thewitch,uncutgems,undertheskin,vulturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/146-funny-pages--51027149
When Robert, a high school student and aspiring cartoonist, rejects the comforts of suburban life, dropping out of school and leaving home, he finds an unwilling teacher and unwitting friend in Wallace — a former low-level comic artist.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51027149Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review Funny Pages the debut film from writer director Owen Kline. When Robert, a high school student and aspiring cartoonist, rejects the comforts of suburban life, dropping out of school and leaving home, he finds an unwilling...
When Robert, a high school student and aspiring cartoonist, rejects the comforts of suburban life, dropping out of school and leaving home, he finds an unwilling teacher and unwitting friend in Wallace — a former low-level comic artist.]]>1990a24,aftersun,afteryang,charlottewells,comicbooks,danielzolghadri,eiff,euphoria,funnypages,indiecinema,jennifervenditti,joshpais,justinhmin,kohonada,mariadizzia,matthewwallace,milesemanuel,newyork,owenkline,safdiebrothersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/145-elizabeth-a-portrait-in-part-s--50916702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50916702Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:22:26 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review Roger Michell’s final film which is a documentary on the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-lived, longest reigning British monarch and longest serving female head of state in history.1236a24,amazonprime,britishcinema,britishmonarchy,dukeofedinburgh,elizabethaportraitinparts,elizabethii,georgefenton,nottinghill,platinumjubilee,princeandrew,princecharles,princessdiana,queenelizabeth,rogermitchell,showtime,unitedkingdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/144-stephen-the-humans-karam-interview--50841789
Dallas and Lee also round up the latest A24 news.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50841789Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:30:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes Stephen Karam who is the Tony Award-winning playwright of The Humans which he adapted into a feature film set over the course of an evening in which the Blake family gathers to celebrate Thanksgiving. Dallas and Lee also round up the...
Dallas and Lee also round up the latest A24 news.]]>3416a24,a24films,amyschumer,beaniefeldstein,bodiesbodiesbodies,eiff,indiecinema,jaynehoudyshell,junesquibb,lff,newyork,nicomuhly,offbroadway,richardjenkins,showtime,stephenkaram,stevenyeun,thanksgiving,thehumans,venicefilmfestivalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/143-sarah-men-twomey-interview--50457015
In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to find a place to heal. But someone or something from the surrounding woods appears to be stalking her.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50457015Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Sarah Twomey who plays Police Officer Frieda in Alex Garland's latest movie, Men. In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to find a place to heal. But someone or...
In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to find a place to heal. But someone or something from the surrounding woods appears to be stalking her.]]>2863a24,a24movies,alexgarland,annihilation,britishcinema,callthemidlife,duette,exmachina,gaylerankin,jessiebuckley,londontheatre,men,nationaltheatre,paapaessiedu,rcs,rorykinnear,sarahtwomey,shakespeare,sunshine,thebeachfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/142-gayle-men-rankin-interview--50291182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50291182Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:20:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Gayle Rankin who plays Harper's best friend Riley in Alex Garland's latest movie, Men. In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to find a place to heal. But someone or...1906a24,a24movies,alexgarland,annihilation,britishcinema,exmachina,gaylerankin,glasgow,glow,hamlet,hersmell,jessiebuckley,men,noahbaumbach,paapaessiedu,perrymason,rorykinnear,sarahtwomey,sunshine,thebeachfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/141-men--50051674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50051674Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:50:02 +0000The Nerd PartyIt's men on Men as Dallas and Lee review Alex Garland's latest movie which sees a young woman go on a solo vacation to the English countryside following the death of her ex-husband.3278a24,a24movies,alexgarland,annihilation,blackmirror,britishcinema,civilwar,dannyboyle,devs,dredd,england,exmachina,gaylerankin,jessiebuckley,men,paapaessiedu,rorykinnear,sarahtwomey,sunshine,thebeachfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/140-everything-everywhere-all-at-once--49710166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49710166Mon, 09 May 2022 05:00:03 +0000The Nerd PartyKatie Smith-Wong joins Lee and Dallas to review 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' which follows an aging Chinese immigrant who is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save the world by exploring other universes connecting with the...4350a24,aaa24,bfi,billychew,boxoffice,danielscheinert,dankwan,doctorstrange,eeaao,everythingeverywhereallatonce,independentcinema,jameshong,jamieleecurtis,jennyslate,kehuyquan,michelleyeoh,multiverse,stephaniehsu,swissarmyman,thedeathofdicklongfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/139-brittney-red-rocket-rodriguez-interview--49406547
Mikey Saber (Simon Rex) returns home to Texas City after 17-year absence and gets himself a gig as a dealer with a weed business run by Leondria and her daughter June who also acts as an enforcer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49406547Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes actor Brittney Rodriguez who plays June in Sean Baker's Red Rocket. Mikey Saber (Simon Rex) returns home to Texas City after 17-year absence and gets himself a gig as a dealer with a weed business run by Leondria and her daughter June...
Mikey Saber (Simon Rex) returns home to Texas City after 17-year absence and gets himself a gig as a dealer with a weed business run by Leondria and her daughter June who also acts as an enforcer.]]>235916mm,a24,brendadeiss,brittneyrodriguez,cannes,chrisbergoch,donuthole,galveston,indiespiritawards,judyhill,nsync,pornindustry,redrocket,seanbarker,simonrex,stephonik,suzannason,texas,texascity,thefloridaprojectfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/138-bree-red-rocket-elrod-interview--49027687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49027687Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:35:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes actor Bree Elrod that plays Lexi, who is reunited with her estranged husband Mikey Saber (Simon Rex) after he returns home to Texas City after 17-year absence in Sean Baker's Red Rocket.374916mm,a24,alanrickman,breeelrod,brendadeiss,brittneyrodriguez,chrisbergoch,donuthole,indiespiritawards,judyhill,louistheroux,nsync,pornindustry,redrocket,seanbarker,simonrex,suzannason,texas,texascity,thefloridaprojectfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/137-x--49135657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49135657Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:00:03 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee return to 1979, where a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in a secluded farmhouse in rural Texas. Their reclusive, elderly hosts take a special interest in their young guests and, as night falls in, the couple’s...2473a24,a24cinema,brittanysnow,debbiedoesdallas,everythingeverywhereallatonce,farmersdaughter,horror,jennaortega,kidcudi,martinhenderson,newzealand,pearl,pitchperfect,psycho,scream,skycinema,sxsw,texas,tiwest,xfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/136-red-rocket-interviews--49027658
We also preview some upcoming interviews with Bree 'Lexi' Elrod and Brittney 'June' Rodriguez and dive into our interviews archive with the films co-writer Chris Bergoch.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49027658Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:00:03 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee travel to Texas City, Texas where a down and out ex-porn star Mikey Saber decides to crawl back to his hometown, where his estranged wife and mother-in-law are living. Just as this dysfunctional family seems to be making things work,...
We also preview some upcoming interviews with Bree 'Lexi' Elrod and Brittney 'June' Rodriguez and dive into our interviews archive with the films co-writer Chris Bergoch.]]>345016mm,1970s,a24,breeelrod,brendadeiss,brittneyrodriguez,chrisbergoch,donuthole,indiespiritawards,judyhill,louistheroux,nsync,pornindustry,redrocket,seanbarker,simonrex,suzannason,texas,texascity,thefloridaprojectfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/135-frankie-the-souvenir-part-i-ii-wilson-interview--48959516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48959516Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:40:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes Frankie Wilson who plays Frankie, Julie's housemate, close friend and actor in Joanna Hogg's The Souvenir, Part I & II.2540a24,acting,againsttheice,bafta,bbc,blackmirror,britishcinema,cradletograve,frankiewilson,honorswintonbyrne,independentcinema,indiecinema,joannahogg,netflix,norwich,picturehouseentertainment,richardayoade,thesouvenir,thesouvenirpartii,tildaswintonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/134-after-yang--48937288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48937288Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:35:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee travel to the near future where a family reckons with questions of love, connection, and loss after their A.I. helper unexpectedly breaks down.2355a24,afteryang,alexanderweinstein,asia,childrenofthenewworld,columbus,counterprogramming,euphoria,haleylurichardson,independentcinema,indiecinema,jodieturnersmith,justinhmin,kogonada,redrocket,sayinggoodbyetoyang,showtime,sundance,thebatman,themoviegoerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/133-the-souvenir-part-ii--48807615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48807615Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:00:04 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review A24's first sequel, Joanna Hogg's The Souvenir, Part II. In the aftermath of her tumultuous relationship with a charismatic and manipulative older man, Julie begins to untangle her fraught love for him in making her graduation...24661980s,a24,a24films,alicemcmillan,arianelabed,bbcfilms,charlieheaton,honorswintonbyrne,indiecinema,joannahogg,london,martinscorsese,metacinema,picturehouseentertainment,richardayoade,thesouvenir,thesouvenirpartii,thesouvenirparttwo,tildaswinton,tomburkefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/132-the-sky-is-everywhere--48803679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48803679Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:03 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review Josephine Decker's adaptation of The Sky Is Everywhere which follows Lennie a teen musical prodigy who is grieving the death of her sister when she finds herself caught between a new guy at school and her sister’s devastated...1775a24,a24movies,appletv,appletv+,butteronthelatch,california,cherryjones,f*ckingidentialtwins,gracekaufman,jandynelson,jasonsegel,josephinedecker,madeline'smadeline,mubi,redrocket,shirley,theskyiseverywhere,thesouvenirpart2,thouwastmildandlovely,youngadultfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/131-emilie-the-green-knight-hetland-interview--47586761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47586761Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:03 +0000The Nerd PartyIn the latest of our series of interviews from The Green Knight we welcome Emilie Hetland who is part of the trio of thieves and scavengers alongside actors Barry Keoghan and Anthony Morris who attack Sir Gawain in the forest as he searches for the...2383a24,a24movies,aghoststory,aliciavikander,anaisrizzo,anthonymorris,barrykeoghan,danielhart,davidlowery,devpatel,emiliehetland,greenknight,ireland,joeledgerton,katedickie,kingarthur,ralphineson,seanharris,sirgawain,thegreenknightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/130-ernest-zola-emmanuel-peeples-interview--47665677
Zola, A waitress agrees to accompany an exotic dancer, Stefani, her put-upon boyfriend, and her mysterious and domineering roommate on a road trip to Florida to seek their fortune at a high-end strip club. However, their arrival in Tampa brings them into a potential conflict with Hee, a Tampa based sex and drug pusher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47665677Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:01 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes Ernest Emmanuel Peeples who played Hee in Janicza Bravo's Zola. Zola, A waitress agrees to accompany an exotic dancer, Stefani, her put-upon boyfriend, and her mysterious and domineering roommate on a road trip to Florida to seek...
Zola, A waitress agrees to accompany an exotic dancer, Stefani, her put-upon boyfriend, and her mysterious and domineering roommate on a road trip to Florida to seek their fortune at a high-end strip club. However, their arrival in Tampa brings them into a potential conflict with Hee, a Tampa based sex and drug pusher]]>3610a24,a24films,atlanta,aziahking,colmandomingo,ernestemmanuelpeeples,florida,hbo,jeniczabravo,nicholasbraun,rileykeough,shakespeare,succession,sundance,tampa,taylourpaige,theatre,twitter,zola,@zolafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/129-the-tragedy-of-macbeth--48351309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48351309Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:00:03 +0000The Nerd PartyTwo Scots Dallas and Lee review the latest adaptation of the Scottish play, The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred...2231a24,alexhassell,apple,appletv+,brendangleeson,denzelwashington,francesmcdormand,harrymelling,joelcoen,kathrynhunter,ladymacbeth,macbeth,macduff,ralphinneson,scotland,scottish,shakespere,thescottishplay,thetragedyofmacbeth,williamshakesperefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/128-val--48291224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48291224Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee look at Val Kilmer's career which has spanned over 40 years. He is one of Hollywood’s most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors who has been documenting his own life and craft through film and video. He has amassed thousands of hours...1916a24,a24films,appletv+,batmanforever,euphoria,heat,jackkilmer,kisskissbangbang,leoscott,marlonbrando,thedoors,thesaint,thetragedyofmacbeth,tingpoo,tombstone,topgun,topgunmaverick,val,valkilmer,zendayafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/127-a24-s-streaming-deals-explained--48141619
www.looper.com/author/douglaslaman/
https://thespool.net/author/douglas-laman/
https://collider.com/author/dlaman/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48141619Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes critic and writer Douglas Laman who recently wrote an excellent article for Collider which broke down A24's range of deals with streaming services like Apple TV + and DirecTV and he joins us today to explain how these have benefited A24...
www.looper.com/author/douglaslaman/
https://thespool.net/author/douglas-laman/
https://collider.com/author/dlaman/]]>3312a24,a24movies,academyawards,appletv,appletv+,bluray,boysstate,digitalfilms,directv,dvd,indiecinema,itunes,moonlight,ontherocks,showtime,streaming,thehumans,thesouvenirpart2,thetragedyofmacbeth,thewitchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/126-the-humans--48023704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48023704Mon, 27 Dec 2021 06:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee celebrate the holiday season with the Blake family as they gather to celebrate Thanksgiving in New York. As darkness falls outside the crumbling building, mysterious things start to go bump in the night and family tensions reach a...1585a24,a24films,amyschumer,beaniefeldstein,euphoria,indiecinema,jaynehoudyshell,junesquibb,newyork,nicomuhly,offbroadway,richardjenkins,showtime,stephenkaram,stevenyeun,thanksgiving,thehumans,thesouvenirpart2,torontofilmfestival,valfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/125-bel-the-green-knight-friosi-interview--47586686
Lee is joined by Bel Friósi who she shares with us the process that went into physically transforming into a giant and her experience working on the set of The Green Knight to create one of the films most memorable moments.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47586686Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:00:02 +0000The Nerd Party"What is it like to be a giant in David Lowery's The Green Knight?" Lee is joined by Bel Friósi who she shares with us the process that went into physically transforming into a giant and her experience working on the set of The Green Knight to...
Lee is joined by Bel Friósi who she shares with us the process that went into physically transforming into a giant and her experience working on the set of The Green Knight to create one of the films most memorable moments.]]>2197a24,a24movies,aghoststory,aliciavikander,anaisrizzo,barrykeoghan,belfriosi,danielhart,davidlowery,devpatel,greenknight,indiecinema,ireland,joeledgerton,katedickie,kingarthur,ralphineson,seanharris,sirgawain,thegreenknightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/124-c-mon-c-mon--47723157
Joaquin Phoenix stars as a documentary filmmaker whose latest project involves gifted children bonds with his smart-yet-sensitive nephew, whose father struggles with bipolar disorder and is in the grips of a manic episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47723157Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:20:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas welcomes writer, filmmaker and co-host of The Annapurna-verse podcast Billie Melissa to review C'mon C'mon the latest movie from Mike Mills. Joaquin Phoenix stars as a documentary filmmaker whose latest project involves gifted children bonds...
Joaquin Phoenix stars as a documentary filmmaker whose latest project involves gifted children bonds with his smart-yet-sensitive nephew, whose father struggles with bipolar disorder and is in the grips of a manic episode.]]>281620thcenturywomen,a24,a24movies,annapurna,beginners,cmoncmon,gabyhoffman,joaquinphoenix,joker,lincolncentre,londonfilmfestival,losangeles,mikemills,newyork,newyorker,newyorkfilmfestival,scottmcnairy,thumbsuckers,unclebuck,woodynormanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/123-billy-the-death-of-dick-long-chew-interview--47584437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47584437Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:15 +0000The Nerd PartyOn The A24 Project we are always looking to shine a light on The Death of Dick Long and today we welcome the films writer Billy Chew to share the journey from script to screen.3215a24,a24films,a24podcast,alabama,andrehyland,billychew,danielscheinert,dicklong,filmmaking,indiecinema,interviews,michaelabbott,michaelabbottjr,sundance,sundancefilmfestival,swissarmyman,thedeathofdicklong,thegleam,tribeacafilmfestival,virginianewcombfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/122-anais-the-green-knight-rizzo-interview--47335950
Anaïs Rizzo who plays Helen of Troy takes us behind the scenes on the mystery of this historical figure out of time and place in David Lowery's adaptation of 'The Green Knight'.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47335950Mon, 08 Nov 2021 08:00:16 +0000The Nerd PartyWhat is Helen of Troy and Paris from Greek mythology doing in an English medieval fantasy story about Sir Gawain and the Green Knight? Anaïs Rizzo who plays Helen of Troy takes us behind the scenes on the mystery of this historical figure out of...
Anaïs Rizzo who plays Helen of Troy takes us behind the scenes on the mystery of this historical figure out of time and place in David Lowery's adaptation of 'The Green Knight'.]]>3061a24,a24movies,aghoststory,aliciavikander,anaisrizzo,barrykeoghan,danielhart,davidlowery,devpatel,greenknight,indiecinema,ireland,joeledgerton,katedickie,kingarthur,ralphineson,seanharris,sirgawain,teddyblanks,thegreenknightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/121-lamb--47015398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47015398Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:25:13 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas review A24's latest movie Lamb about a couple who discover a mysterious half-lamb/half-human newborn on their farm in Iceland. The unexpected prospect of family life brings them much joy, before ultimately destroying them.1707a24,a24movies,cmoncmon,hilmirsnaerguonason,iceland,icelandiccinema,indiecinema,lamb,lamm,lff,londonfilmfestival,noomirapace,redrocket,sjon,thesouvenir,thesouvenirpart2,thetragedyofmacbeth,titane,tommypitt,valdimarjohanssonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/120-tony-zola-demil-interview--46757778
Zola, A waitress agrees to accompany an exotic dancer, Stefani, her put-upon boyfriend, and her mysterious and domineering roommate on a road trip to Florida to seek their fortune at a high-end strip club. Zola finds herself blindside when Stefani and her pimp X add their profiles to a website that arranges sexual encounters. One of those encounters is with Joe played by todays guests who arrives at their hotel and marks a pivotal moment in Zola’s story and the movies tone.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46757778Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:18 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes Tony Demil who has appeared in one of Succession's most popular episodes and recently in Janicza Bravo's Zola. Zola, A waitress agrees to accompany an exotic dancer, Stefani, her put-upon boyfriend, and her mysterious and domineering...
Zola, A waitress agrees to accompany an exotic dancer, Stefani, her put-upon boyfriend, and her mysterious and domineering roommate on a road trip to Florida to seek their fortune at a high-end strip club. Zola finds herself blindside when Stefani and her pimp X add their profiles to a website that arranges sexual encounters. One of those encounters is with Joe played by todays guests who arrives at their hotel and marks a pivotal moment in Zola’s story and the movies tone.]]>2948a24,a24films,aziahking,colmandomingo,florida,hbo,jeniczabravo,jeremystrong,kieranculkin,manhunt,nicholasbraun,rileykeough,succession,sundance,taylourpaige,the24thhour,tonydemil,twitter,zola,@zolafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/119-mitchell-first-cow-saddleback-interview--46577317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46577317Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:16 +0000The Nerd PartyIn the latest of our series of interviews with the cast of Kelly Reichardt's 'First Cow' Lee Hutchison welcomes Mitchell Saddleback a member of the Ermineskin/Samson Cree Nation who plays the Chief Factor's servant.3366a24,a24movies,certainwomen,coldpursuit,eviethecow,ewanbremner,firstcow,garyfarmer,indiecinema,johnmagaro,jonathanraymond,kellyreichardt,mitchellsaddleback,mubi,nightmoves,oregon,orionlee,pacificnorthwest,portland,tobyjonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/118-kaye-minari-brownlee-france-interview--46246388
Kaye takes us behind the scenes on she came to be cast in Minari, her experience on set and shares her insight into the unique and growing Oklahoma film scene and community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46246388Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:05 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes Minari's Kaye Brownlee-France who plays a lab tech in the movie that meets the Yi family during a tense afternoon as they visit the hospital. Kaye takes us behind the scenes on she came to be cast in Minari, her experience on set and...
Kaye takes us behind the scenes on she came to be cast in Minari, her experience on set and shares her insight into the unique and growing Oklahoma film scene and community.]]>4119a24,a24films,academyawards,alankim,americanindiecinema,arkansas,esthermoon,hanyeri,independentcinema,indiecinema,kayebrownleefrance,korean,koreanamerican,leeisaacchung,minari,oklahoma,stevenyeun,willpatton,yerihan,younyuhjungfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/117-the-green-knight-david-lowery-interview--46204100
Dallas and Lee review one of the latest movies from A24 and dive into our archives to bring you interviews with the writer/director David Lowery, title designer Teddy Blanks and the man behind The Green Knight board game Timm Woods]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46204100Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:00:03 +0000The Nerd PartyThe Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur’s reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men. Dallas and Lee review one of...
Dallas and Lee review one of the latest movies from A24 and dive into our archives to bring you interviews with the writer/director David Lowery, title designer Teddy Blanks and the man behind The Green Knight board game Timm Woods]]>5260a24,a24movies,aghoststory,aliciavikander,barrykeoghan,danielhart,davidlowery,devpatel,greenknight,indiecinema,interviews,joeledgerton,katedickie,kingarthur,ralphineson,seanharris,sirgawain,teddyblanks,thegreenknight,timmwoodsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/116-zola-janicza-bravo-interview--45955411
Dallas and Lee also are joined by Janicza Bravo the co-writer and director of 'Zola' to discuss the making of the movie.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45955411Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:12 +0000The Nerd PartyWe review 'Zola' based on the infamous twitter thread about a waitress who agrees to accompany an exotic dancer, her put-upon boyfriend, and her mysterious and domineering roommate on a road trip to Florida to seek their fortune at a high-end strip...
Dallas and Lee also are joined by Janicza Bravo the co-writer and director of 'Zola' to discuss the making of the movie.]]>3478a24,a24films,aziahking,colmandomingo,davidlowery,florida,jeniczabravo,jeremyoharris,lamb,nicholasbraun,rileykeough,succession,sundance,sundancelondon,taylourpaige,thegreenknight,twitter,val,zola,@zolafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/115-jared-first-cow-kasowski-interview--45375619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45375619Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:04 +0000The Nerd PartyLee Hutchison welcomes Jared Kasowski who made his big screen debut in Kelly Reichardt's First Cow as Thomas, a junior fur company guard whose journey is tied to that of Cookie and King-Lu in a shocking manner.3227a24,a24movies,certainwomen,eviethecow,ewanbremner,firstcow,indiecinema,jaredkasowski,johnmagaro,jonathanraymond,kellyreichardt,kinglu,mitchellsaddleback,mubi,nightmoves,oregon,orionlee,pacificnorthwest,portland,tobyjonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/114-orion-first-cow-lee-interview--45602309
Orion plays King Lu a Chinese immigrant who is on the run in the Pacific North West in the 1820s who forms a relationship with Cookie, a quiet travelling chef and they begin a business selling oily cakes but things threaten to spiral as they are forced into stealing milk from the local Chief Factor's prized cow.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45602309Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:07 +0000The Nerd PartyLee Hutchison welcomes Orion Lee from Kelly Reichardt's acclaimed First Cow. Orion plays King Lu a Chinese immigrant who is on the run in the Pacific North West in the 1820s who forms a relationship with Cookie, a quiet travelling chef and they...
Orion plays King Lu a Chinese immigrant who is on the run in the Pacific North West in the 1820s who forms a relationship with Cookie, a quiet travelling chef and they begin a business selling oily cakes but things threaten to spiral as they are forced into stealing milk from the local Chief Factor's prized cow.]]>3406a24,certainwomen,chinese,eviethecow,ewanbremner,firstcow,indiecinema,jaredkasowski,johnmagaro,jonathanraymond,kellyreichardt,kinglu,mitchellsaddleback,mubi,nightmoves,oregon,orionlee,pacificnorthwest,portland,tobyjonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/113-false-positive--45469341
After months of trying and failing to get pregnant, Lucy and Adrian finally find their dream fertility doctor in the illustrious Dr. Hindle. But after becoming pregnant with a healthy baby girl, Lucy begins to notice something sinister through Hindle’s gleaming charm, and she sets out to uncover the unsettling truth about him, and her own “birth story.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45469341Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:50:05 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas review the latest film from A24 'False Positive' which arrived on Hulu last week and screened at the Tribeca Film Festival. After months of trying and failing to get pregnant, Lucy and Adrian finally find their dream fertility...
After months of trying and failing to get pregnant, Lucy and Adrian finally find their dream fertility doctor in the illustrious Dr. Hindle. But after becoming pregnant with a healthy baby girl, Lucy begins to notice something sinister through Hindle’s gleaming charm, and she sets out to uncover the unsettling truth about him, and her own “birth story.”]]>1436a24,a24films,a24merchandise,amyryan,ariaster,disappointmentblvd,falsepositive,hulu,ilanaglazer,joshhamilton,justintheroux,merylstreep,nathanlane,piercebrosnan,rosemarysbaby,sundancelondon,thegreenknight,thelighthouse,tribecafilmfestival,zolafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/112-esther-minari-moon-interview--45375396
Esther shares how she went from helping with the auditions to being cast in the Academy Award winning movie, her emotional experience on set and her reaction to the success of the film as a Korean American, and much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45375396Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:00:06 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes Minari's Esther Moon who plays Mrs. Oh that works alongside Steven Yeun and Han Ye-ri's Jacob and Monica in the chicken sexing factory but has her own mysterious past that has brought her to Arkansas. Esther shares how she went from...
Esther shares how she went from helping with the auditions to being cast in the Academy Award winning movie, her emotional experience on set and her reaction to the success of the film as a Korean American, and much more.]]>3673a24,a24films,academyawards,alankim,americanindiecinema,arkansas,esthermoon,hanyeri,independentcinema,indiecinema,korean,koreanamerican,koreancinema,leeisaacchung,minari,oklahoma,stevenyeun,willpatton,yerihan,younyuhjungfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/111-ted-moonbase-8-parker-interview--44268329
In 'Quarantine' Cap and Skip each have vastly different quarantine experiences while sick. Ted plays Darren who while on a family trip comes into contact with John C Reilly's Cap who has got lost in the desert.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44268329Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:22:22 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by actor Ted Parker to discuss his appearance on Moonbase 8's acclaimed third episode 'Quarantine'. In 'Quarantine' Cap and Skip each have vastly different quarantine experiences while sick. Ted plays Darren who while on a family...
In 'Quarantine' Cap and Skip each have vastly different quarantine experiences while sick. Ted plays Darren who while on a family trip comes into contact with John C Reilly's Cap who has got lost in the desert.]]>1542a24,a24television,atlanta,fredarmisen,fredgrandy,georgia,hollywood,horror,indiecinema,johncreilly,losangeles,moonbase8,moonbaseeight,nasa,showtime,tedparker,tedparkerfunnies,theloveboat,timheidecker,youtuberfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-augustine-never-goin-back-euphoria-frizzell-interview--43304489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43304489Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:10 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Augustine Frizzell whose involvement with A24 has spanned directing the pilot episode of 'Euphoria', acting in 'Krisha' and 'A Ghost Story' and writing and directed 'Never Going' Back'.3637a24,aghoststory,assassinationnation,augustinefrizzell,austin,davidlowery,euphoria,euphoriamakeup,hbo,hunterschafer,jacobelordi,krisha,netflix,nevergoinback,samlevinson,texas,thelastletterfromyourlover,theoldmanandthegun,womeninfilm,zendayafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/109-making-a24-trailers-with-tommy-malatesta--44605402
Tommy has overseen an amazing portfolio of A24 trailers such as Free Fire, The Witch, Green Room, Hereditary, Midsommar, Climax, It Comes At Night, The Green Knight and Saint Maud. Tommy takes us behind the scenes on the process of creating a trailer and how he's worked with A24 and their filmmakers to deliver so many unforgettable campaigns.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44605402Mon, 10 May 2021 05:00:08 +0000The Nerd PartyAcross this series Lee and Dallas have always had high praise for A24's trailer campaigns and have dived into them when rounding up the latest news or as part of our film reviews but we've never been able to put a name to the work ... until now! This...
Tommy has overseen an amazing portfolio of A24 trailers such as Free Fire, The Witch, Green Room, Hereditary, Midsommar, Climax, It Comes At Night, The Green Knight and Saint Maud. Tommy takes us behind the scenes on the process of creating a trailer and how he's worked with A24 and their filmmakers to deliver so many unforgettable campaigns.]]>3501a24,a24films,ariaster,avsquad,climax,davidlowery,filmtrailers,freefire,greenroom,hereditary,itcomesatnight,marketing,midsommar,roberteggers,saintmaud,thebigshort,thegambler,thegreenknight,tommymalatesta,tommypittfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/108-maureen-foster-on-under-the-skin--44345480
This is the first book to be written about the movie, revisiting the film scene-by-scene. It features extensive interviews detailing the challenges the filmmakers faced--from hidden filming on the streets of Glasgow to defying a blizzard in the Scottish Highlands. Foster also looks at the original novel from Michel Faber about an extraterrestrial who, manifesting in human form, drives around the Scottish countryside picking up male hitchhikers whom she drugs and delivers to her home planet.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44345480Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by author Maureen Foster to breakdown 'Under The Skin' which is the focus of her acclaimed book 'Alien in the Mirror: Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Glazer and Under the Skin'. This is the first book to be written about the movie,...
This is the first book to be written about the movie, revisiting the film scene-by-scene. It features extensive interviews detailing the challenges the filmmakers faced--from hidden filming on the streets of Glasgow to defying a blizzard in the Scottish Highlands. Foster also looks at the original novel from Michel Faber about an extraterrestrial who, manifesting in human form, drives around the Scottish countryside picking up male hitchhikers whom she drugs and delivers to her home planet.]]>3900a24,adampearson,alieninthemirror,bfi,birth,braddpitt,britishcinema,dirtybeast,film4,indiecinema,jonathanglazer,marvel,maureenfoster,micalevi,michelfaber,nickwechsler,scarlettjohansson,scotland,thezoneofinterest,undertheskinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-moonbase-8-season-one--43127202
We also go behind the scenes of the show too with interviews with guest stars Diandra Lyle and Ted Parker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43127202Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:00:09 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee round up the huge amount of A24 news and review 'Moonbase 8' which follows three subpar astronauts in one of several NASA Moon base training simulators located in Arizona, hoping to be the crew selected by NASA to travel to the actual...
We also go behind the scenes of the show too with interviews with guest stars Diandra Lyle and Ted Parker.]]>3845a24,a24television,academyawards,bodiesbodiesbodies,diandralyle,falsepositive,fredarmisen,indiecinema,johncreilly,minari,moonbase8,moonbaseeight,nasa,oscarnomination,showtime,stevenyeun,tedparker,thesympathizer,timheidecker,zolafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/106-diandra-moonbase-8-lyle-interview--43989915
In 'Quarantine' Cap and Skip each have vastly different quarantine experiences while sick. Rook is left alone with a new member of the team, Alisha Patterson played by Diandra and must decide what to do about the feelings he has for her.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43989915Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:12 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by actress and producer Diandra Lyle to discuss her appearance on Moonbase 8's acclaimed third episode 'Quarantine'. In 'Quarantine' Cap and Skip each have vastly different quarantine experiences while sick. Rook is left alone with a...
In 'Quarantine' Cap and Skip each have vastly different quarantine experiences while sick. Rook is left alone with a new member of the team, Alisha Patterson played by Diandra and must decide what to do about the feelings he has for her.]]>3045a24,a24television,diandralyle,disney,fredarmisen,hollywood,indiecinema,johncreilly,losangeles,moonbase8,moonbaseeight,nasa,secretsofsulphursprings,showtime,timheidecker,womeninsciencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-jonathan-foster-on-mid90s-uncut-gems--43985235
Jonathan takes us behind the scenes on the challenges independent cinemas have faced in the past twelve months with lockdowns and how we can best support them when they reopen.

Jonathan picks out his two favourite A24 movies mid90s and Uncut Gems and we dive into what makes them so special to him. We also hear from Uncut Gems supporting actors Jake Ryan and Wayne Diamond on the making of the film and working with the Safdie Brothers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43985235Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:00:09 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes podcaster and musician Jonathan Foster, who also works at the Prince Charles Cinema in London, one of the best independent cinemas in the UK. Jonathan takes us behind the scenes on the challenges independent cinemas have faced in the...
Jonathan takes us behind the scenes on the challenges independent cinemas have faced in the past twelve months with lockdowns and how we can best support them when they reopen.

Jonathan picks out his two favourite A24 movies mid90s and Uncut Gems and we dive into what makes them so special to him. We also hear from Uncut Gems supporting actors Jake Ryan and Wayne Diamond on the making of the film and working with the Safdie Brothers.]]>50851990s,a24,a24films,adamsandler,covid19,independentcinema,independentcinemas,jakeryan,jonahhill,juliafox,lakeithstanfield,londonfilmfestival,lucashedges,mid90s,princecharlescinema,safdiebrothers,skateboarding,sunnysuljic,uncutgems,waynediamondfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/104-jack-the-souvenir-w-gregory-interview--42465585
Jack shares his journey from drug addiction to becoming an actor, director and journalist and his experiences working on The Souvenir with Joanna Hogg, Tom Burke and Honor Swinton Byrne.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42465585Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:00:06 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Jack W. Gregory who along with appearing in Joanna Hogg's 'The Souvenir' also acted as a consultant sharing his experience of addiction to help inform the authenticity of the story and performances. Jack shares his journey from...
Jack shares his journey from drug addiction to becoming an actor, director and journalist and his experiences working on The Souvenir with Joanna Hogg, Tom Burke and Honor Swinton Byrne.]]>32861980s,52filmsbywomen,a24,a24films,archipelago,drugabuse,drugaddiction,exhibition,filmmaking,honorswintonbyrne,indiecinema,jackgregory,jackwgregory,joannahogg,theaccidentaljournalist,thesouvenir,thesouvenirparttwo,tildaswinton,tomburke,unrelatedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/103-euphoria-specials-augustine-frizzell-interview--43588440
We also preview an upcoming interview with actor, writer and director Augustine Frizzell who was the director of the pilot episode of 'Euphoria' as she takes us behind the scenes on bringing the show to life, casting, the visual style, working with Sam Levinson and the cast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43588440Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:00:21 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee dive into the two 'Euphoria' specials shot in lockdown focusing on the characters of Rue and Jules following the season one finale. We also preview an upcoming interview with actor, writer and director Augustine Frizzell who was the...
We also preview an upcoming interview with actor, writer and director Augustine Frizzell who was the director of the pilot episode of 'Euphoria' as she takes us behind the scenes on bringing the show to life, casting, the visual style, working with Sam Levinson and the cast.]]>3443a24,ariaster,assassinationnation,augustinefrizzell,colmandomingo,covid19,disappointmentblvd.,drugabuse,euphoria,euphoriamakeup,euphoriaspecials,hbo,hbomax,hunterschafer,joaquinpheonix,lgbtqi,lockdown,malcom&marie,samlevinson,zendayafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-minari--42610973
It’s the 1980s, and David, a seven-year-old Korean American boy, is faced with new surroundings and a different way of life when his father, Jacob, moves their family from the West Coast to rural Arkansas. His mother, Monica, is aghast that they live in a mobile home in the middle of nowhere, and naughty little David and his sister are bored and aimless. When his equally mischievous grandmother arrives from Korea to live with them, her unfamiliar ways arouse David’s curiosity. Meanwhile, Jacob, hell-bent on creating a farm on untapped soil, throws their finances, his marriage, and the stability of the family into jeopardy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42610973Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:16 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review the latest acclaimed movie from A24, 'Minari' starring Steven Yeun. It’s the 1980s, and David, a seven-year-old Korean American boy, is faced with new surroundings and a different way of life when his father, Jacob, moves...
It’s the 1980s, and David, a seven-year-old Korean American boy, is faced with new surroundings and a different way of life when his father, Jacob, moves their family from the West Coast to rural Arkansas. His mother, Monica, is aghast that they live in a mobile home in the middle of nowhere, and naughty little David and his sister are bored and aimless. When his equally mischievous grandmother arrives from Korea to live with them, her unfamiliar ways arouse David’s curiosity. Meanwhile, Jacob, hell-bent on creating a farm on untapped soil, throws their finances, his marriage, and the stability of the family into jeopardy.]]>2071a24,a24films,academyawards,alankim,americanindiecinema,arkansas,hanyeri,independentcinema,indiecinema,korea,korean,koreancinema,leeisaacchung,minari,willpatton,yerihan,younyuhjungfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/101-ximena-on-the-rocks-lamadrid-interview--42610918
Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, Laura (Rashida Jones) teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father Felix (Bill Murray) to tail her husband to Mexico where they come into contact with Mandy played by Ximena.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42610918Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:14 +0000The Nerd PartyLee Hutchison is joined by actor Ximena Lamadrid to discuss her role in Sofia Coppola's second feature for A24, On The Rocks. Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, Laura (Rashida Jones) teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father Felix...
Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, Laura (Rashida Jones) teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father Felix (Bill Murray) to tail her husband to Mexico where they come into contact with Mandy played by Ximena.]]>3047a24,apple,appletv,billmurray,bocetos,indiecinema,jessicahenwick,locke,mexico,mudandhoney,netflix,newyork,newyorkfilmfestival,ontherocks,rashidajones,sofiacoppola,sovereignblue,taylorswift,truthorconsquences,xinenalamadridfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-the-best-of-a24--43268268
We also dive into our back catalogue and share some of their favourite interviews as we hear from from Milly Shapiro, Daniel Malik, Bayne Gibby, Bo Burnham, David Lowery, Greg Sestero, Robert Eggers, Krisha Fairchild, Virginia Newcomb, Valeriia Karaman & Wayne Diamond.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43268268Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:00:15 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee mark the 100th episode of The A24 Project by picking their favourite films, performances, moments and more from across one hundred A24 films. We also dive into our back catalogue and share some of their favourite interviews as we...
We also dive into our back catalogue and share some of their favourite interviews as we hear from from Milly Shapiro, Daniel Malik, Bayne Gibby, Bo Burnham, David Lowery, Greg Sestero, Robert Eggers, Krisha Fairchild, Virginia Newcomb, Valeriia Karaman & Wayne Diamond.]]>5723a24,baynegibby,boburnham,danielmalik,davidlowery,goodtime,gregsestero,hereditary,krishafairchid,ladybird,midsommar,millyshapiro,roberteggers,thedeathofdicklong,thelighthouse,uncutgems,undertheskin,valeriiakaraaman,virginianewcomb,waynediamondfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/99-saint-maud--43122640
Maud, a newly devout hospice nurse, becomes obsessed with saving her dying patient’s soul — but sinister forces, and her own sinful past, threaten to put an end to her holy calling.

We also have interviews with the films composer Adam Janota Bzowski and actor Lily Knight to discuss her role as Joy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43122640Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:16 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee welcome horror writer Kim Morrison back to the podcast to dive into 'Saint Maud' the critically acclaimed debut feature from Rose Glass. Maud, a newly devout hospice nurse, becomes obsessed with saving her dying patient’s soul — but...
Maud, a newly devout hospice nurse, becomes obsessed with saving her dying patient’s soul — but sinister forces, and her own sinful past, threaten to put an end to her holy calling.

We also have interviews with the films composer Adam Janota Bzowski and actor Lily Knight to discuss her role as Joy]]>3524a24,a24films,adamjanotabzowski,britishcinema,englishcinema,filmsdirectedbywomen,indiecinema,jenniferehle,lilyfrazer,lilyknight,londonfilmfestival,midsommar,morfyddclark,religioushorror,roseglass,saintmaud,scarborough,soundtracks,thelordoftherings,womeninhorrorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/98-bayne-lady-bird-gibby-interview--42464808
Bayne takes us behind the scenes on being cast in her first ever film, her experience on set, working with writer/director Greta Gerwig and star Saoirse Ronan and her career in the industry which has seen her starring in incredibly popular shows like Mad Men, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Grey's Anatomy, Parks and Recreation and The Comeback.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42464808Mon, 18 Jan 2021 06:00:17 +0000The Nerd PartyGreta Gerwig's debut feature 'Lady Bird' is filled with many memorable characters and scenes and one of those highlights is our latest guest Bayne Gibby who plays Casey Kelly a pro-life speaker who comes into conflict with Lady Bird. Bayne takes us...
Bayne takes us behind the scenes on being cast in her first ever film, her experience on set, working with writer/director Greta Gerwig and star Saoirse Ronan and her career in the industry which has seen her starring in incredibly popular shows like Mad Men, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Grey's Anatomy, Parks and Recreation and The Comeback.]]>3584a24,a24films,baynegibby,beaniefeldstein,california,curbyourenthusiasm,enlightened,everyonecounts,gretagerwig,greysanatomy,hollywood,indiecinema,ladybird,madmen,odeyarush,parksandrecreation,saoirseronan,sexandthecity,thecomeback,timotheechalametfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/97-evangeline-on-the-rocks-young-interview--42468573
Evangeline plays Miss Mindy a ballet teacher who teaches Laura's children and comes into contact with the highly charismatic Felix played by Bill Murray.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42468573Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:00:13 +0000The Nerd PartyLee Hutchison is joined by actor and singer songwriter Evangeline Young to discuss her role in Sofia Coppola's second feature for A24, On The Rocks. Evangeline plays Miss Mindy a ballet teacher who teaches Laura's children and comes into contact...
Evangeline plays Miss Mindy a ballet teacher who teaches Laura's children and comes into contact with the highly charismatic Felix played by Bill Murray.]]>2629a24,apple,appletv,billmurray,emergence,evangelineyoung,indiecinema,lawofperdition,locke,lostintranslation,musician,newyork,newyorkfilmfestival,ontherocks,philadelphia,rashidajones,singersongwriter,sofiacoppola,thegirlinthestrawhat,thegoodwifefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/96-ramy-season-two--42470453
Ramy follows a first-generation American Muslim-Arab who is on a spiritual journey in his politically divided New Jersey neighbourhood. It explores the challenges of what it is like being caught between an Egyptian community that thinks life is a moral test, and a generation that thinks life has no consequences.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42470453Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas continue their journey through A24's television output by discussing the critically acclaimed and award winning Ramy season 2 with critic and podcaster Awais Irfan. Ramy follows a first-generation American Muslim-Arab who is on a...
Ramy follows a first-generation American Muslim-Arab who is on a spiritual journey in his politically divided New Jersey neighbourhood. It explores the challenges of what it is like being caught between an Egyptian community that thinks life is a moral test, and a generation that thinks life has no consequences.]]>3377a24,americanmuslims,amrwaked,arikatcher,egyptian,faith,goldenglobes,hiamabbass,hulu,islam,laithnakli,minari,mohammedamer,muslims,newjersey,ramy,ramyyoussef,ryanwelch,steveway,thegreenknightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/95-steve-ramy-way-interview--42466496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42466496Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:00:09 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by one of the stars of 'Ramy' Steve Way who is also an advocate, teacher and comedian. Steve takes us behind the scenes on his casting in 'Ramy', his long history with co-star and Ramy creator Ramy Youssef, the obstacles he's overcome...1714a24,americanmuslims,amrwaked,appletv,arikatcher,egyptian,faith,goldenglobes,hiamabbass,hulu,islam,laithnakli,mohammedamer,muslims,newjersey,ramy,ramyyoussef,ryanwelch,stevewayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/94-eighth-grade-interviews--42212012
First up Dallas speaks with Eighth Grade writer/director, Bo Burnham on the red carpet of the Scottish premiere back in 2018.

Following that Lee is joined by actress Catherine Oliviere to discuss her performance as Kennedy the nemesis of Elsie Fisher's Kayla.

Up next is actress Imani Lewis who plays Aniyah, the passionate best friend of Kayla’s high school chaperon Olivia, who Kayla encounters at the mall.

And finally we have Jake Ryan, who played the unforgettable Gabe in Eighth Grade.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42212012Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:00:10 +0000The Nerd PartyTo celebrate the holiday season we've compiled together our Eighth Grade interviews into a bumper Christmas Day clip show. First up Dallas speaks with Eighth Grade writer/director, Bo Burnham on the red carpet of the Scottish premiere back in...
First up Dallas speaks with Eighth Grade writer/director, Bo Burnham on the red carpet of the Scottish premiere back in 2018.

Following that Lee is joined by actress Catherine Oliviere to discuss her performance as Kennedy the nemesis of Elsie Fisher's Kayla.

Up next is actress Imani Lewis who plays Aniyah, the passionate best friend of Kayla’s high school chaperon Olivia, who Kayla encounters at the mall.

And finally we have Jake Ryan, who played the unforgettable Gabe in Eighth Grade.]]>3448a24,a24interviews,annameredith,boburnham,catherineoliviere,christmasspecial,eighthgrade,elsiefisher,imanilewis,indiecinema,indiefilms,interviews,jakeryan,rickandmorty,safdiebrothers,socialmedia,twitter,uncutgems,wesanderson,youtubefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/93-madison-ramy-hine-interview--42212002
Madison shares with us how she came to be cast in Ramy, working with Ramy Youssef as a scene partner, her initial reaction to the episode and memories of her three days on set working with the cast and crew, and much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42212002Mon, 21 Dec 2020 06:00:09 +0000The Nerd PartyLee welcomes Madison Hine to discuss her unforggetable appearance in Ramy season one as Kristi in the episode 'Saving Mikaela'. Madison shares with us how she came to be cast in Ramy, working with Ramy Youssef as a scene partner, her initial...
Madison shares with us how she came to be cast in Ramy, working with Ramy Youssef as a scene partner, her initial reaction to the episode and memories of her three days on set working with the cast and crew, and much more.]]>2052a24,a24television,alexiszall,gretagerwig,hulu,indiecinema,ladybird,losangeles,madisonhine,marvel,marvelcinematicuniverse,mcu,newyork,ramy,ramyyoussef,spiderman,spidermanhomecoming,starz,steveway,youtuberfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/92-mike-on-the-rocks-keller-interview--42211991
Mike plays Officer O'Callaghan who has an encounter with Rashida Jones and Bill Murray's characters during their attempt to tail a potentially cheating husband.

Mike chats about his journey from West Point Military Academy to the big and small screen, shares with us how he came to be cast in On The Rocks, his behind the scenes experience working with one of his idols, working with Sofia Coppola, and much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42211991Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:00:18 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by New York based actor Mike Keller to discuss his starring turn in Sofia Coppola's second feature for A24, On The Rocks. Mike plays Officer O'Callaghan who has an encounter with Rashida Jones and Bill Murray's characters during...
Mike plays Officer O'Callaghan who has an encounter with Rashida Jones and Bill Murray's characters during their attempt to tail a potentially cheating husband.

Mike chats about his journey from West Point Military Academy to the big and small screen, shares with us how he came to be cast in On The Rocks, his behind the scenes experience working with one of his idols, working with Sofia Coppola, and much more.]]>242130rock,a24,apple,appletv,billmurray,boburnham,childrenofdune,daredevil,eighthgrade,elementary,girlmostlikely,hustlers,indiecinema,lostintranslation,mikekeller,newyork,newyorkfilmfestival,ontherocks,rashidajones,sofiacoppolafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/91-euphoria-season-one--42211975
Euphoria is a look at the lives of a group of high school students as they grapple with issues of drugs, sex and violence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42211975Mon, 07 Dec 2020 06:00:12 +0000The Nerd PartyWith new episodes of Euphoria dropping on HBO, Dallas and Lee turn their attention to reviewing the first season of the acclaimed show. Euphoria is a look at the lives of a group of high school students as they grapple with issues of drugs, sex...
Euphoria is a look at the lives of a group of high school students as they grapple with issues of drugs, sex and violence.]]>2327a24,alexademie,anguscloud,barbieferreira,ericdane,euphoria,hbo,hunterschafer,jacobelordi,lgbt,lgbtqi,maudeapatow,mid90s,representationmatters,samlevinson,sexeducation,skins,sydneysweeney,waves,zendayafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/90-austin-slice-vesely-interview--42038910
'Slice' is set in a spooky small town, where a slew of pizza delivery boys are slain on the job, two daring survivors set out to catch the culprits behind the cryptic crime spree.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42038910Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:00:17 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Slice's writer/director Austin Vesely who takes us behind the scenes of shooting his first feature film. Austin discusses creating music videos and short videos, the journey of developing 'Slice' over five years, his experiences on...
'Slice' is set in a spooky small town, where a slew of pizza delivery boys are slain on the job, two daring survivors set out to catch the culprits behind the cryptic crime spree.]]>237831daysofhorror,a24,austinvesely,chancetherapper,chicago,chrisparnell,hiphop,illinois,independentcinema,indiecinema,indiemovies,katherinecunningham,ludwiggoransson,paulscheer,pizza,raegray,slice,thelonelyisland,willbrill,zaziebeetzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/89-ramy-season-one--42038294
Ramy follows a first-generation American Muslim-Arab who is on a spiritual journey in his politically divided New Jersey neighbourhood. It explores the challenges of what it is like being caught between an Egyptian community that thinks life is a moral test, and a generation that thinks life has no consequences.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42038294Mon, 23 Nov 2020 06:00:18 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas continue their journey through A24's television output by discussing the critically acclaimed and award winning Ramy season 1 with critic and podcaster Awais Irfan. Ramy follows a first-generation American Muslim-Arab who is on a...
Ramy follows a first-generation American Muslim-Arab who is on a spiritual journey in his politically divided New Jersey neighbourhood. It explores the challenges of what it is like being caught between an Egyptian community that thinks life is a moral test, and a generation that thinks life has no consequences.]]>3230a24,americanmuslims,amrwaked,arikatcher,egyptian,faith,goldenglobes,hiamabbass,hulu,islam,laithnakli,minari,mohammedamer,muslims,newjersey,ramy,ramyyoussef,ryanwelch,steveway,thegreenknightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-teddy-blanks-interview-lady-bird-the-lighthouse-midsommar--41617513
Teddy takes us behind the scenes in developing title designs for these A24 films and the collaboration involved with directors like Greta Gerwig, Ari Aster and Robert Eggers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41617513Mon, 16 Nov 2020 06:00:04 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Teddy Blanks, a title designer whose portfolio of work includes Lady Bird, Hereditary, Midsummer, The Farewell, The Lighthouse, The Green Knight and Zola. Teddy takes us behind the scenes in developing title designs for these A24...
Teddy takes us behind the scenes in developing title designs for these A24 films and the collaboration involved with directors like Greta Gerwig, Ari Aster and Robert Eggers.]]>3028a24,alexrossperry,ariaster,chips,creativedesign,gretagerwig,hereditary,hersmell,ladybird,littlewomen,luluwang,midsommar,mozartinthejungle,roberteggers,shediestomorrow,thefarewell,thegreenknight,thelighthouse,titledesign,zolafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/87-gergely-midsommar-orban-interview--41617292
Gergely takes us behind the scenes on working with the large cast of Midsommar, what an inspirational director Ari Aster was, his experiences of working on the Midsommar village set, and much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41617292Mon, 09 Nov 2020 06:00:14 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Midsommar's Gergely Orbán to discuss his role as a on-set production assistant in Ari Aster's film sophomore feature for A24. Gergely takes us behind the scenes on working with the large cast of Midsommar, what an inspirational...
Gergely takes us behind the scenes on working with the large cast of Midsommar, what an inspirational director Ari Aster was, his experiences of working on the Midsommar village set, and much more.]]>2451a24,ariaster,bladerunner2049,budapest,europeancinema,florencepugh,gergelyorban,hanna,hereditary,hungary,indiecinema,jackreynor,midsommar,netflix,pugh,sweden,terminatordarkfate,thewitcher,voilapictures,willpoulterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/86-comrade-detective--41617439
Comrade Detective is designed to resemble a non-existent gritty 1980's Cold War Romanian police show that promoted Communist ideals. The show finds Detectives Gregor Anghel and Iosif Baciu (dubbed by Channing Tatum and Joseph Gordon-Levitt) investigating the murder of fellow officer Nikita Ionescu and, in the process, unraveling a subversive plot to destroy their country that is fueled by what-else-but the greatest enemy: Capitalism.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41617439Mon, 02 Nov 2020 06:00:17 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee begin their journey into A24's television output starting with 2017's Amazon Prime show, Comrade Detective. Comrade Detective is designed to resemble a non-existent gritty 1980's Cold War Romanian police show that promoted Communist...
Comrade Detective is designed to resemble a non-existent gritty 1980's Cold War Romanian police show that promoted Communist ideals. The show finds Detectives Gregor Anghel and Iosif Baciu (dubbed by Channing Tatum and Joseph Gordon-Levitt) investigating the murder of fellow officer Nikita Ionescu and, in the process, unraveling a subversive plot to destroy their country that is fueled by what-else-but the greatest enemy: Capitalism.]]>1973a24,a24television,alextanka,amazonprime,briangatewood,buddycop,channingtataum,chloesevigny,coldwar,comradedetective,jakejohnson,jennyslate,johndimaggio,jonronson,josephgordonlevitt,nickofferman,primevideo,rhysthomas,romania,romanianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/85-adam-saint-maud-janota-bzowski-interview--41604449
Maud, a newly devout hospice nurse, becomes obsessed with saving her dying patient’s soul — but sinister forces, and her own sinful past, threaten to put an end to her holy calling.

Adam shares with us his journey to scoring his first feature film, working with writer/director Rose Glass to develop the acclaimed score for Saint Maud, the techniques and equipment used, the inspirations behind the soundtrack, and much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41604449Mon, 26 Oct 2020 06:00:04 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Saint Maud's film composer Adam Janota Bzowski. Maud, a newly devout hospice nurse, becomes obsessed with saving her dying patient’s soul — but sinister forces, and her own sinful past, threaten to put an end to her holy calling....
Maud, a newly devout hospice nurse, becomes obsessed with saving her dying patient’s soul — but sinister forces, and her own sinful past, threaten to put an end to her holy calling.

Adam shares with us his journey to scoring his first feature film, working with writer/director Rose Glass to develop the acclaimed score for Saint Maud, the techniques and equipment used, the inspirations behind the soundtrack, and much more.]]>2131a24,a24films,adamjanotabzowski,britishcinema,film4,hereditary,indiecinema,infabric,jenniferehle,lilyknight,londonfilmfestival,morfyddclark,roseglass,saintmaud,scarborough,soundtrack,thekillingofthesacreddeer,thelobster,undertheskin,yorgoslanthimosfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-lily-saint-maud-knight-interview--41472735
Maud, a newly devout hospice nurse, becomes obsessed with saving her dying patient’s soul — but sinister forces, and her own sinful past, threaten to put an end to her holy calling. Lily plays Joy, a health care worker who shares a past with Maud and who reaches out to her.

Lily takes us through the audition process in which she also went for the role of Maud, what went into making this film such a success, developing the role of Joy and her experiences on the set, and much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41472735Mon, 19 Oct 2020 05:00:07 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by British actor Lily Knight to discuss her role as Joy in Saint Maud, written and directed by debut filmmaker Rose Glass. Maud, a newly devout hospice nurse, becomes obsessed with saving her dying patient’s soul — but sinister...
Maud, a newly devout hospice nurse, becomes obsessed with saving her dying patient’s soul — but sinister forces, and her own sinful past, threaten to put an end to her holy calling. Lily plays Joy, a health care worker who shares a past with Maud and who reaches out to her.

Lily takes us through the audition process in which she also went for the role of Maud, what went into making this film such a success, developing the role of Joy and her experiences on the set, and much more.]]>3396a24,a24films,americanindie,britishcinema,frightfest,hereditary,indiecinema,infabric,jenniferehle,lilyknight,londonfilmfestival,mid90s,midsommar,morfyddclark,roseglass,saintmaud,scarborough,theirfinest,theleagueofgentleman,undertheskinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-a24-s-marketing-with-anton-volkov--41083159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41083159Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:20:01 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by film marketing specalist Anton Volkov to discuss how A24's branding and marketing has evolved since 2013.3484a24,aghoststory,appletv,eighthgrade,hereditary,ladybird,midsommar,moonlight,neon,ontherocks,saintmaud,springbreakers,theblingring,thegreenknight,thelastblackmaninsanfrancisco,thelighthouse,uncutgems,undertheskin,waves,zolafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/82-on-the-rocks--41256776
Plus we have a segment from our previous interview with The Bling Ring's Katie Chang who shares with us what it's like working with Sofia Coppola.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41256776Mon, 05 Oct 2020 05:00:10 +0000The Nerd PartyFor the first time since 'First Cow' was released in American cinemas on March 6th there is a new A24 film being rolled out into big screens, Sofia Coppola's On The Rocks starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones. Ahead of the film being dropped onto...
Plus we have a segment from our previous interview with The Bling Ring's Katie Chang who shares with us what it's like working with Sofia Coppola.]]>2927a24,apple,appletv,billmurray,euphoria,indiecinema,jennyslate,katiechang,lostintranslation,marieantoinette,marlonwayans,minari,newyork,obviouschild,ontherocks,rashidajones,sofiacoppola,thebeguiled,theblingring,thevirginsuicidesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-steven-boys-state-garza-interview--41019396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41019396Mon, 21 Sep 2020 05:00:13 +0000The Nerd Party'Boys State' is a documentary film that follows a thousand teenage boys attending Boys state in Texas, coming together to build a representative government from the ground up, from all different political backgrounds, navigating challenges of...2506a24,amandamcbaine,americadecides,americanelection,americanpolitics,appletv,benfeinstein,boysstate,democrats,girlsstate,indiefilmmaking,jessemoss,marchforlife,plannedparenthood,reneotero,stevengraza,sundance,texasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-timm-the-green-knight-woods-interview--40536308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40536308Mon, 07 Sep 2020 05:00:21 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas King is joined by professional game master Timm Woods who helped A24 in creating 'The Green Knight' tabletop fantasy roleplaying game.4233a24,boardgames,davidlowery,d&d,devpatel,dungeonmaster,dungeonsanddragons,gamemaster,midsommar,newyork,rgp,roleplaying,sirgawain,sirgawainandthegreenknight,southbysouthwest,tabeletop,thegreenknight,thelighthouse,timmwoods,uncutgemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-first-cow-boys-state--40523879Joining us this week is writer and critic Laura Venning to discuss First Cow and we welcome the directors of Boys State, Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine and "government nerd" Phillip Gilfus.

'First Cow' follows a taciturn loner and skilled cook who has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon Territory, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune; soon the two collaborate on a successful business, although its longevity is reliant upon the clandestine participation of a nearby wealthy landowner’s prized milking cow.

'Boys State' is a documentary film that follows a thousand teenage boys attending Boys state in Texas, coming together to build a representative government from the ground up, from all different political backgrounds, navigating challenges of organising political parties, consensus, and campaigning for the highest office at Boys State, governor.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40523879Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:00:21 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee come to the end of the A24 filmography for now with First Cow and Boys State. Joining us this week is writer and critic Laura Venning to discuss First Cow and we welcome the directors of Boys State, Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine and...Joining us this week is writer and critic Laura Venning to discuss First Cow and we welcome the directors of Boys State, Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine and "government nerd" Phillip Gilfus.

'First Cow' follows a taciturn loner and skilled cook who has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon Territory, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune; soon the two collaborate on a successful business, although its longevity is reliant upon the clandestine participation of a nearby wealthy landowner’s prized milking cow.

'Boys State' is a documentary film that follows a thousand teenage boys attending Boys state in Texas, coming together to build a representative government from the ground up, from all different political backgrounds, navigating challenges of organising political parties, consensus, and campaigning for the highest office at Boys State, governor.]]>7339a24,amandamcbaine,appletv,benfeinstein,boysstate,democrats,evethecow,firstcow,girlsstate,indiefilmmaking,jessemoss,johnmagaro,jonathanraymond,kellyreichardt,orionlee,reneotero,stevengraza,sundance,thehighlife,tobyjonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-logan-the-lighthouse-hawkes-interview--40452690
Logan shares with us the surprising story of how his barbershop the Lucky Cat in Nova Scotia played a key role in his casting in The Lighthouse, his experience on the set, working with Robert Pattinson, Robert Eggers, Willem Dafoe and former guest on the show Valeriia Karman, and much more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40452690Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:00:16 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Logan Hawkes who plays Ephraim Winslow, a character with a mysterious connection to Robert Pattinson's character Thomas Howard in Robert Eggers sophomore feature for A24, The Lighthouse. Logan shares with us the surprising story of...
Logan shares with us the surprising story of how his barbershop the Lucky Cat in Nova Scotia played a key role in his casting in The Lighthouse, his experience on the set, working with Robert Pattinson, Robert Eggers, Willem Dafoe and former guest on the show Valeriia Karman, and much more!]]>1941a24,batman,canada,canadiancinema,greekmythology,indiecinema,loganhawkes,luckycatbarbershop,maxeggers,mermaid,novascotia,roberteggers,robertpattinson,rpatz,thelighthouse,themermaid,thewitch,valeriiakaraman,willemdafoefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-in-fabric-uncut-gems--40264806
In Fabric is written and directed by Peter Strickland and is a haunting ghost story set against the backdrop of a busy winter sales period in a department store, following the life of a cursed dress as it passes from person to person, with devastating consequences.

Uncut Gems stars Adam Sandler as a charismatic New York City jeweller always on the lookout for the next big score who makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

We've got interviews with Uncut Gems stars Wayne Diamond and Jake Ryan and we welcome back Brianna Zigler to discuss the Safdie Brother masterpiece.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40264806Mon, 17 Aug 2020 05:00:14 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee turn their attention to A24's last films of 2019, In Fabric and Uncut Gems. In Fabric is written and directed by Peter Strickland and is a haunting ghost story set against the backdrop of a busy winter sales period in a department...
In Fabric is written and directed by Peter Strickland and is a haunting ghost story set against the backdrop of a busy winter sales period in a department store, following the life of a cursed dress as it passes from person to person, with devastating consequences.

Uncut Gems stars Adam Sandler as a charismatic New York City jeweller always on the lookout for the next big score who makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

We've got interviews with Uncut Gems stars Wayne Diamond and Jake Ryan and we welcome back Brianna Zigler to discuss the Safdie Brother masterpiece.]]>5603a24,adamsandler,bostonceltics,emmastone,hazbinhotel,indiecinema,infabric,jakeryan,juliafox,julianbarratt,kevingarnett,lakeithstanfield,nba,peterstrickland,safdiebrothers,theweekend,uncutgems,waynediamond,zola,@zolafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-boys-state-interviews-with-amanda-mcbaine-jesse-moss--40260146
'Boys State' is a documentary film that follows a thousand teenage boys attending Boys state in Texas, coming together to build a representative government from the ground up, from all different political backgrounds, navigating challenges of organizing political parties, consensus, and campaigning for the highest office at Boys State, governor.

To mark it’s release, Lee is joined by the films directors Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine to discuss the making of this documentary that was sold to Apple TV and A24 for $12 million and has provoked exciting debates and reaction about the future of America and democracy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40260146Wed, 12 Aug 2020 05:00:05 +0000The Nerd Party2020 has been a frustrating year for A24 films fans with delays for Saint Maud and The Green Knight being released into cinemas. However, this week sees 'Boys State', the latest film from the A24 and Apple TV partnership arrive on Apple TV around the...
'Boys State' is a documentary film that follows a thousand teenage boys attending Boys state in Texas, coming together to build a representative government from the ground up, from all different political backgrounds, navigating challenges of organizing political parties, consensus, and campaigning for the highest office at Boys State, governor.

To mark it’s release, Lee is joined by the films directors Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine to discuss the making of this documentary that was sold to Apple TV and A24 for $12 million and has provoked exciting debates and reaction about the future of America and democracy.]]>1821a24,amandamcbaine,americanpolitics,aoc,appletv,benfeinstein,boysstate,democracy,democrats,donaldtrump,girlsstate,indiefilmmaking,jessemoss,politicaldocumentary,politics,reneotero,republicans,stevengraza,sundance,texasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-the-kill-team-waves--39966435
'The Kill Team' is based on a true story, when Andrew Briggman—a young soldier in the US invasion of Afghanistan—witnesses other recruits killing innocent civilians under the direction of a sadistic Sergeant, he considers reporting them to higher-ups. However, the heavily-armed and increasingly-violent platoon becomes suspicious that someone in their ranks has turned on them, and Andrew begins to fear that he’ll be the next target.

'Waves' traces the journey of a suburban family - led by a well-intentioned but domineering father - as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.

We have bonus interviews with the writer/director Trey Edward Shults and the cast Sterling K. Brown, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry and Taylor Russell.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39966435Mon, 03 Aug 2020 05:00:06 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas review The Kill Team and joining us is critic Kelechi Ehenulo to discuss Trey Edward Shults and A24's third feature together, Waves. 'The Kill Team' is based on a true story, when Andrew Briggman—a young soldier in the US invasion...
'The Kill Team' is based on a true story, when Andrew Briggman—a young soldier in the US invasion of Afghanistan—witnesses other recruits killing innocent civilians under the direction of a sadistic Sergeant, he considers reporting them to higher-ups. However, the heavily-armed and increasingly-violent platoon becomes suspicious that someone in their ranks has turned on them, and Andrew begins to fear that he’ll be the next target.

'Waves' traces the journey of a suburban family - led by a well-intentioned but domineering father - as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.

We have bonus interviews with the writer/director Trey Edward Shults and the cast Sterling K. Brown, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry and Taylor Russell.]]>6612a24,adamwinfield,afghanistan,alexademie,atticusross,dankrauss,flordia,frankocean,hamilton,itcomesatnight,kelvinharrisonjr,krisha,maywanddistrictmurders,reneeelsiegoldsberry,sterlingkbrown,taylorrussell,thekillteam,trentreznor,treyedwardshults,wavesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/74-imani-eighth-grade-lewis-interview--39898214
Imani takes us behind the scenes on her casting and the making of Eighth Grade, her career so far and shares with us some exciting upcoming projects.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39898214Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:00:16 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by actress Imani Lewis to discuss her performance as Aniyah in Bo Burnham's Eighth Grade. Imani takes us behind the scenes on her casting and the making of Eighth Grade, her career so far and shares with us some exciting upcoming...
Imani takes us behind the scenes on her casting and the making of Eighth Grade, her career so far and shares with us some exciting upcoming projects.]]>1111a24,boburnham,eighthgrade,elsiefisher,emilyrobinson,farewellamor,hearsay,hightown,imanilewis,indiecinema,lukeprael,premature,shopliftersoftheworld,star,sundance,the40yearoldversion,thegetdown,thehardnight,vampirevsthebronx,wu-tang:anamericansagafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/73-the-lighthouse-the-elephant-queen--39792141
The Lighthouse stars Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe as two lighthouse keepers trying to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. We're joined for interviews by Robert Eggers, Valeriia Karman who plays the mysterious mermaid, Logan Hawkes as Ephraim Winslow, and we welcome critic and podcaster, Emily Murray to share her perspective.

In The Elephant Queen, we follow Athena, a mother who will do everything in her power to protect her herd when they are forced to leave their waterhole. This journey, narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, takes us across the African savannah, and into the heart of an elephant family.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39792141Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:00:10 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas turn their attention to the second A24 feature from Robert Eggers, The Lighthouse and the first Apple/A24 movie, The Elephant Queen. The Lighthouse stars Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe as two lighthouse keepers trying to maintain...
The Lighthouse stars Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe as two lighthouse keepers trying to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. We're joined for interviews by Robert Eggers, Valeriia Karman who plays the mysterious mermaid, Logan Hawkes as Ephraim Winslow, and we welcome critic and podcaster, Emily Murray to share her perspective.

In The Elephant Queen, we follow Athena, a mother who will do everything in her power to protect her herd when they are forced to leave their waterhole. This journey, narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, takes us across the African savannah, and into the heart of an elephant family.]]>6810a24,academyawards,apple,appletv,boysstate,chiwetelejiofor,greekmythology,maxeggers,mermaid,midsommar,novascotia,roberteggers,robertpattinson,saintmaud,theelephantqueen,thelighthouse,themermaid,thewitch,valeriiakaraman,willemdafoefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/72-delano-first-reformed-montgomery-interview--21687863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21687863Mon, 13 Jul 2020 05:00:05 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by musician and actor Delano Montgomery who plays Jake, an arrogant Christian who comes into conflict with Ethan Hawke's Reverend Toller at an Abundant Life youth event in Paul Schrader's First Reformed.2957a24,amandaseyfried,cedrictheentertainer,christianity,climatechange,delanomontgomery,donaldtrump,elannawhite,ethanhawke,evangelical,faith,firstreformed,indiecinema,jesus,muslims,newyork,paulschrader,religion,taxidriver,youthchurchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/71-the-death-of-dick-long-low-tide--35633853
Directed by Daniel Scheinert, The Death of Dick Long takes place after the Dick's passing and Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. That’s too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama. We've got bonus interviews with the films stars Michael Abbott Jr, Virginia Newcomb, and Andre Hyland.

Low Tide follows Alan, Red, and Smitty who spend high summer on the Jersey Shore roving the boardwalk and getting into trouble. But the discovery of good old fashioned treasure sets the friends on an escalating course of suspicion and violence in this atmospheric thriller. We've also got a bonus interview with the films writer/director, Kevin McMullin.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35633853Mon, 06 Jul 2020 05:00:09 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee continue their journey through A24's 2019 filmography with reviews of The Death of Dick Long and Low Tide. Directed by Daniel Scheinert, The Death of Dick Long takes place after the Dick's passing and Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody...
Directed by Daniel Scheinert, The Death of Dick Long takes place after the Dick's passing and Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. That’s too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama. We've got bonus interviews with the films stars Michael Abbott Jr, Virginia Newcomb, and Andre Hyland.

Low Tide follows Alan, Red, and Smitty who spend high summer on the Jersey Shore roving the boardwalk and getting into trouble. But the discovery of good old fashioned treasure sets the friends on an escalating course of suspicion and violence in this atmospheric thriller. We've also got a bonus interview with the films writer/director, Kevin McMullin.]]>4302a24,a24films,alabama,andrehyland,badrobot,billychew,danielscheinert,dicklong,indiecinema,jaedenmartell,jeffnichols,jerseyshore,keeanjohnson,kevinmcmullin,lowtide,michaelabbott,michaelabbottjr,swissarmyman,thedeathofdicklong,virginianewcombfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/70-jake-eighth-grade-uncut-gems-ryan-interview--34096977
Jake shares his experiences working with Wes Anderson on Moonrise Kingdom and Isle of Dogs, The Coen Brothers and recently with the Safdie Brothers on another a24 hit, Uncut Gems.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34096977Mon, 29 Jun 2020 05:00:21 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by actor Jake Ryan to discuss his unforgettable starring role as Gabe in Bo Burnham's Eighth Grade. Jake shares his experiences working with Wes Anderson on Moonrise Kingdom and Isle of Dogs, The Coen Brothers and recently with the...
Jake shares his experiences working with Wes Anderson on Moonrise Kingdom and Isle of Dogs, The Coen Brothers and recently with the Safdie Brothers on another a24 hit, Uncut Gems.]]>2158a24,boburnham,catherineoliviere,coenbrothers,eighthgrade,elsiefisher,indiecinema,insidellewyndavis,isleofdogs,jakeryan,joshsafdie,midsommar,moonrisekingdom,newyork,rickandmorty,safdiebrothers,socialmedia,thelighthouse,uncutgems,wesandersonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-skin-share--31631679
Skin features Jamie Bell as a destitute young man, raised by racist skinheads and notorious among white supremacists, turns his back on hatred and violence to transform his life, with the help of a black activist and the woman he loves. We hear from the films Academy Award winning writer/director, Guy Nattiv who takes us behind the scenes.

After discovering a disturbing video from a night she doesn’t remember, sixteen-year-old Mandy must try to figure out what happened and how to navigate the escalating fallout in Pippa Bianco's Share.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31631679Mon, 22 Jun 2020 05:00:21 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas look at two A24 films that started as acclaimed short films, Skin and Share. Skin features Jamie Bell as a destitute young man, raised by racist skinheads and notorious among white supremacists, turns his back on hatred and violence...
Skin features Jamie Bell as a destitute young man, raised by racist skinheads and notorious among white supremacists, turns his back on hatred and violence to transform his life, with the help of a black activist and the woman he loves. We hear from the films Academy Award winning writer/director, Guy Nattiv who takes us behind the scenes.

After discovering a disturbing video from a night she doesn’t remember, sixteen-year-old Mandy must try to figure out what happened and how to navigate the escalating fallout in Pippa Bianco's Share.]]>4316a24,academyawards,blacklivesmatter,bryonwidner,charlieplummer,daniellemacdonald,guynattiv,indiecinema,jamiebell,jamieraynewman,kkk,oscars,pippabianco,rhiannebarreto,share,skin,tattoos,teenageissues,whitesupremacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-joshua-menashe-z-weinstein-interview--23947922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23947922Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:00:15 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by independent filmmaker Joshua Z Weinstein and the writer/director of Menashe, the story of a widower within Brooklyn’s ultra-orthodox Jewish community who battles for custody of his son.3164a24,boroughpark,brooklyn,cannes,cinematogropher,documentary,filmmaking,followthis,hasidicjews,indiecinema,jewish,jews,joshuazweinstein,menashe,menashelustig,newyork,newyorkstate,religion,ultraorthodox,yiddishfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/67-midsommar-the-farewell--28991660
Ari Aster's Midsommar follows a couple who travel to Sweden to visit a rural hometown's fabled mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult. Taking us behind the scenes are Klaudia Csányi who plays Dani's sister, Terri and Rebecka Johnston who stars as Ulrika.

In The Farewell, a Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies. The host of Missing Frames, Shawn Eastridge shares with us his interview with its writer/director Lulu Wang and Dallas is joined by film writer Katie Smith-Wong who shares her thoughts on the film.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28991660Mon, 08 Jun 2020 05:00:08 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee turn their attention to two of the most popular films in the A24 filmography, Midsommar and The Farewell. Ari Aster's Midsommar follows a couple who travel to Sweden to visit a rural hometown's fabled mid-summer festival. What...
Ari Aster's Midsommar follows a couple who travel to Sweden to visit a rural hometown's fabled mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult. Taking us behind the scenes are Klaudia Csányi who plays Dani's sister, Terri and Rebecka Johnston who stars as Ulrika.

In The Farewell, a Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies. The host of Missing Frames, Shawn Eastridge shares with us his interview with its writer/director Lulu Wang and Dallas is joined by film writer Katie Smith-Wong who shares her thoughts on the film.]]>6174a24,ariaster,awkwafina,chinese,florencepugh,indiecinema,jackreynor,klaudiacsanyi,luluwang,mandarin,midsommar,rebeckajohnston,safdiebrothers,sexritual,sundance,sweden,thefarewell,thisamericanlife,tzima,willpoulterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/66-elanna-first-reformed-white-interview--21645946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21645946Mon, 01 Jun 2020 05:00:13 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by by actress Elanna White to discuss her experience and perfomance as an Abundant Life church choir singer in Paul Schrader's First Reformed.2615a24,amandaseyfried,bully,cedrictheentertainer,choir,choirsinger,climatechange,elannawhite,ellefanning,ethanhawke,firstreformed,indiecinema,ladybird,newyork,paulschrader,religion,springbreakers,taxidriver,thelighthouse,uncutgemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-the-souvenir-the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco--27949923
In A24 Hour News we discuss the rights to Under The Skin, Olivier Assayas developing a Irma Vep TV series and preview next weeks interview with First Reformed's Elanna White.

In The Souvenir, a shy but ambitious film student falls into an intense, emotionally fraught relationship with a charismatic but untrustworthy older man.

The Last Black Man In San Francisco follows Jimmie Fails who dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27949923Mon, 25 May 2020 05:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee turn their attention to a fantastic double feature of The Souvenir and joining us is Kelechi Ehenulo to discuss The Last Black Man In San Francisco and we hear from its co-writer and director, Joe Talbot who we interviewed last year at...
In A24 Hour News we discuss the rights to Under The Skin, Olivier Assayas developing a Irma Vep TV series and preview next weeks interview with First Reformed's Elanna White.

In The Souvenir, a shy but ambitious film student falls into an intense, emotionally fraught relationship with a charismatic but untrustworthy older man.

The Last Black Man In San Francisco follows Jimmie Fails who dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind.]]>53781980s,a24,blackcinema,dannyglover,elannawhite,firstreformed,honorswintonbyrne,indiecinema,jimmiefails,joannahogg,joetalbot,jonathanmajors,richardayoade,sanfrancisco,thegreenknight,thelastblackmaninsanfrancisco,thesouvenir,tildaswinton,tomburke,undertheskinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-rebecka-midsommar-johnston-interview--22487653
Rebecka takes us behind the scenes and shares her experiences working on the incredible Hårga village set, shooting the unforgettable sex ritual scene, working with an incredible cast and Ari Aster, her performance and vocal talents, and much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22487653Mon, 18 May 2020 05:00:19 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Midsommar's Rebecka Johnston to discuss her performance as Ulrika in Ari Aster's film. Rebecka takes us behind the scenes and shares her experiences working on the incredible Hårga village set, shooting the unforgettable sex...
Rebecka takes us behind the scenes and shares her experiences working on the incredible Hårga village set, shooting the unforgettable sex ritual scene, working with an incredible cast and Ari Aster, her performance and vocal talents, and much more.]]>3433a24,ariaster,budapest,europeancinema,florencepugh,hereditary,hungary,indiecinema,jackreynor,midsommar,pugh,rebeckajohnston,sexrituals,sweden,willpoulterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-native-son-under-the-silver-lake--26755879
In A24 Hour News we discuss the Under the Skin tv series, the A24 auction and preview next weeks interview with Midsommar's Rebecka Johnston.

Native Son stars Moonlight's Ashton Sanders as a young African-American man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.

Under The Silver features Andrew Garfield, as the young and disenchanted Sam who meets a mysterious and beautiful woman who’s swimming in his building’s pool one night. When she suddenly vanishes the next morning, Sam embarks on a surreal quest across Los Angeles to decode the secret behind her disappearance, leading him into the murkiest depths of mystery, scandal and conspiracy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26755879Mon, 11 May 2020 05:00:15 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee turn their attention to Native Son and welcome Brianna Zigler to review Under The Silver Lake and the films composer Disasterpeace to take us behind the scenes of David Robert Mitchell's film. In A24 Hour News we discuss the Under...
In A24 Hour News we discuss the Under the Skin tv series, the A24 auction and preview next weeks interview with Midsommar's Rebecka Johnston.

Native Son stars Moonlight's Ashton Sanders as a young African-American man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.

Under The Silver features Andrew Garfield, as the young and disenchanted Sam who meets a mysterious and beautiful woman who’s swimming in his building’s pool one night. When she suddenly vanishes the next morning, Sam embarks on a surreal quest across Los Angeles to decode the secret behind her disappearance, leading him into the murkiest depths of mystery, scandal and conspiracy.]]>6592a24,andrewgarfield,ashtonsanders,cannes,davidrobertmitchell,disasterpeace,hbo,itfollows,losangeles,margaretqualley,midsommar,nativeson,nickrobinson,rashidjohnson,rileykeough,silverlake,uncutgems,underthesilverlake,undertheskinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-david-lowery-interview-a-ghost-story-the-green-knight--24963581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24963581Mon, 04 May 2020 05:00:06 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined in lockdown by filmmaker and the writer/director of A Ghost Story and The Green Knight, David Lowery for a deep dive behind the scenes discussion.4103a24,aghoststory,aint'thembodiessaints,americancinema,caseyaffleck,davidlowery,devpatel,disney,filmmaker,indiecinema,katedickie,peterpan,peterpanandwendy,petesdragon,robertredford,rooneymara,sundance,texas,thegreenknight,theoldmanandthegunfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-gloria-bell-high-life--25890390
In Gloria Bell, Julianne Moore stars as Gloria, a free-spirited divorcée who spends her days at a straight-laced office job and her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. After meeting Arnold on a night out, she finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, filled with both the joys of budding love and the complications of dating, identity, and family.

High Life stars Robert Pattinson as Monte, who with his baby daughter are the last survivors of a damned and dangerous mission to the outer reaches of the solar system. They must now rely on each other to survive as they hurtle toward the oblivion of a black hole. We also have a bonus interview with High Life star Claire Tran who takes us behind the scenes on the making of the movie.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25890390Mon, 27 Apr 2020 05:00:08 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas continue their journey through the A24 filmography by reviewing Gloria Bell and High Life. In A24 Hour News, we discuss Dallas going viral with his homemade Uncut Gems board game and we preview next weeks interview with A Ghost Story...
In Gloria Bell, Julianne Moore stars as Gloria, a free-spirited divorcée who spends her days at a straight-laced office job and her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. After meeting Arnold on a night out, she finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, filled with both the joys of budding love and the complications of dating, identity, and family.

High Life stars Robert Pattinson as Monte, who with his baby daughter are the last survivors of a damned and dangerous mission to the outer reaches of the solar system. They must now rely on each other to survive as they hurtle toward the oblivion of a black hole. We also have a bonus interview with High Life star Claire Tran who takes us behind the scenes on the making of the movie.]]>4052a24,aghoststory,andrebenjamin,clairedenis,clairetran,davidlowery,frenchcinema,gloriabell,goodtime,highlife,johnturturro,juliannemoore,juliettebinoche,miagoth,robertpattinson,safdiebrothers,sciencefiction,sebastianlelio,thegreenknight,uncutgemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-kevin-low-tide-mcmullin-interview--21192426
'Low Tide' follows Alan, Red, and Smitty who spend high summer on the Jersey Shore roving the boardwalk and getting into trouble. But the discovery of good old fashioned treasure sets the friends on an escalating course of suspicion and violence in this atmospheric thriller.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21192426Mon, 20 Apr 2020 05:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by filmmaker Kevin McMullin to discuss his debut feature, Low Tide. 'Low Tide' follows Alan, Red, and Smitty who spend high summer on the Jersey Shore roving the boardwalk and getting into trouble. But the discovery of good old...
'Low Tide' follows Alan, Red, and Smitty who spend high summer on the Jersey Shore roving the boardwalk and getting into trouble. But the discovery of good old fashioned treasure sets the friends on an escalating course of suspicion and violence in this atmospheric thriller.]]>2989a24,alexneustaedter,boyandstar,casting,directtv,firstprize,indiecinema,interview,jaedenmartell,jerseyshore,keeanjohnson,kevinmcmullin,kristinefroseth,lowtide,midsommar,partyofspecialthingstodo,periodcinema,sheawhigham,thelighthouse,uncutgemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-climax-the-hole-in-the-ground--24934619
From writer/director Gaspar Noé , 'Climax' sees young dancers gather in a remote and empty school building to rehearse on a cold and wintry night. The all-night celebration soon turns into a hallucinatory nightmare when they learn that their sangria is laced with LSD.

Trying to escape her broken past in 'The Hole In The Ground', Sarah O’Neill is building a new life on the fringes of a backwood rural town with her young son Chris. A terrifying encounter with a mysterious neighbour shatters her fragile security, throwing Sarah into a spiralling nightmare of paranoia and mistrust, as she tries to uncover if the disturbing changes in her little boy are connected to an ominous sinkhole buried deep in the forest that borders their home.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24934619Mon, 13 Apr 2020 05:00:14 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas review Climax and The Hole In The Ground. From writer/director Gaspar Noé , 'Climax' sees young dancers gather in a remote and empty school building to rehearse on a cold and wintry night. The all-night celebration soon turns into a...
From writer/director Gaspar Noé , 'Climax' sees young dancers gather in a remote and empty school building to rehearse on a cold and wintry night. The all-night celebration soon turns into a hallucinatory nightmare when they learn that their sangria is laced with LSD.

Trying to escape her broken past in 'The Hole In The Ground', Sarah O’Neill is building a new life on the fringes of a backwood rural town with her young son Chris. A terrifying encounter with a mysterious neighbour shatters her fragile security, throwing Sarah into a spiralling nightmare of paranoia and mistrust, as she tries to uncover if the disturbing changes in her little boy are connected to an ominous sinkhole buried deep in the forest that borders their home.]]>1946a24,aghoststory,arrowvideos,climax,dancing,davidlowery,frenchcinema,gasparnoe,indiecinema,irishcinema,lockdown,lowtide,lsd,seanakerslake,sofiaboutella,startrekbeyond,thegreenknight,theholeintheground,uncutgems,vicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-klaudia-midsommar-csanyi-interview--21194711
Klaudia takes us behind the scenes of Midsommar, working on the Holga set, working with Florence Pugh and the amazing cast, why Budapest is becoming a growing film capital in Europe, and much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21194711Mon, 06 Apr 2020 05:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Midsommar's Klaudia Csányi who shares how she went from cast assistant on Ari Aster's second feature to the role of Dani, Terri's suicidal sister. Klaudia takes us behind the scenes of Midsommar, working on the Holga set, working...
Klaudia takes us behind the scenes of Midsommar, working on the Holga set, working with Florence Pugh and the amazing cast, why Budapest is becoming a growing film capital in Europe, and much more.]]>2560a24,amazonprime,ariaster,blackwidow,budapest,filmproduction,florencepugh,geminiman,hanna,hereditary,hungary,indiecinema,jackreynor,klaudiacsanyi,littlewomen,midsommar,netflix,pugh,sweden,thealienistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-mid90s-outlaws--24287748
Mid90s follows Stevie, a thirteen-year-old in 1990s-era Los Angeles who spends his summer navigating between his troubled home life and a group of new friends that he meets at a Motor Avenue skate shop.

Outlaws is set within the Australian primal underworld of outlaw motorcycle club gangs. It follows the heir to the throne of a motorcycle club who has to betray his president to save his brother's life.

In A24 Hour News, we look at how the Coronavirus has impacted the A24 slate for 2020 and we preview next weeks interview with Midsommar's Klaudia Csányi.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24287748Mon, 30 Mar 2020 05:00:19 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas continue their journey through the A24 filmography by discussing Mid90s and Outlaws. Mid90s follows Stevie, a thirteen-year-old in 1990s-era Los Angeles who spends his summer navigating between his troubled home life and a group of...
Mid90s follows Stevie, a thirteen-year-old in 1990s-era Los Angeles who spends his summer navigating between his troubled home life and a group of new friends that he meets at a Motor Avenue skate shop.

Outlaws is set within the Australian primal underworld of outlaw motorcycle club gangs. It follows the heir to the throne of a motorcycle club who has to betray his president to save his brother's life.

In A24 Hour News, we look at how the Coronavirus has impacted the A24 slate for 2020 and we preview next weeks interview with Midsommar's Klaudia Csányi.]]>19131990s,90s,a24,coronavirus,independentcinema,indiecinema,interview,jonahhill,klaudiacsányi,la,losangeles,mid90s,midsommar,nirvana,outlaws,seal,skateboarding,superbad,thelighthouse,uncutgemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-kyle-barely-lethal-newman-interview--19957923
Kyle talks about his career as a filmmaker, the making of the highly popular Fanboys film and his association with Star Wars, taking us behind the scenes of Barely Lethal, directing music videos for Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey, and much more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19957923Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:00:12 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by filmmaker Kyle Newman, the director behind Barely Lethal. Hailee Steinfeld stars as a 16-year-old international assassin yearning for a “normal” adolescence who fakes her own death and enrolls as a senior in a suburban high school....
Kyle talks about his career as a filmmaker, the making of the highly popular Fanboys film and his association with Star Wars, taking us behind the scenes of Barely Lethal, directing music videos for Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey, and much more!]]>3949a24,barelylethal,dungeonsanddragons,fanboys,filmmaking,haileesteinfeld,indianajones,indiecinema,jamieking,jessicaalba,kylenewman,lanadelrey,lucasfilm,musicvideos,samuelljackson,sophieturner,starwars,summertimesadness,taylorswift,theworldtourfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-slice-the-children-act--23758586
Slice is set in a spooky small town, where a slew of pizza delivery boys are slain on the job, two daring survivors set out to catch the culprits behind the cryptic crime spree.

British movie The Children Act takes place in the midst of a marital crisis, when a High Court judge must decide if she should order a life-saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his family’s refusal to accept medical treatment for religious reasons.

In A24 Hour News we discuss how the Coronavirus is effecting A24's upcoming slate and we preview next weeks interview with Barely Lethal director Kyle Newman.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23758586Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:00:11 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee turn their attention to two lesser discussed A24 films, Slice and The Children Act. Slice is set in a spooky small town, where a slew of pizza delivery boys are slain on the job, two daring survivors set out to catch the culprits...
Slice is set in a spooky small town, where a slew of pizza delivery boys are slain on the job, two daring survivors set out to catch the culprits behind the cryptic crime spree.

British movie The Children Act takes place in the midst of a marital crisis, when a High Court judge must decide if she should order a life-saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his family’s refusal to accept medical treatment for religious reasons.

In A24 Hour News we discuss how the Coronavirus is effecting A24's upcoming slate and we preview next weeks interview with Barely Lethal director Kyle Newman.]]>2015a24,barelylethal,britishcinema,chancetherapper,coronavirus,emmathompson,fionnwhitehead,ghosts,highcourtofjustice,ianmcewan,jehovah'switnesses,kylenewman,paulscheer,pizza,saintmaud,slice,stanleytucci,sundance,thechildrenact,thegreenknightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-claire-high-life-tran-interview--19958347
Claire shares with us her journey to a career within the creative industry, what it's like being directed by Claire Denis , her experience on the set of High Life, working with the amazing High Life Cast and alongside Mia Goth and Robert Pattinson, her space boot camp before shooting the film, and much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19958347Mon, 09 Mar 2020 06:00:05 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Claire Tran to discuss her role as Mink in Claire Denis' Sci-Fi drama, High Life. Claire shares with us her journey to a career within the creative industry, what it's like being directed by Claire Denis , her experience on the set...
Claire shares with us her journey to a career within the creative industry, what it's like being directed by Claire Denis , her experience on the set of High Life, working with the amazing High Life Cast and alongside Mia Goth and Robert Pattinson, her space boot camp before shooting the film, and much more.]]>2489a24,andrebenjamin,cannes,clairedenis,clairetran,dancing,filmsbywomen,france,frenchcinema,highlife,indiecinema,juliettebinoche,letthesunshinein,miagoth,miahansen-love,olivierassayas,robertpattinson,sciencefiction,scifi,stuartstaplesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-never-goin-back-a-prayer-before-dawn--23145726
Augustine Frizzell's debut feature Never Goin' Back follows waitresses Angela and Jessie who dream of leaving their low-rent diner and heading to Galveston, Texas. They soon find themselves on the streets of Dallas, trying to come up with increasingly wild schemes to raise some much-needed cash.

A Prayer Before Dawn is the true story of Billy Moore, an English boxer incarcerated in Thailand’s most notorious prison. Thrown into a world of drugs and violence, he finds his best chance to escape is to fight his way out in Muay Thai tournaments.

In A24 Hour News, we look ahead to a new film from Robert Pattinson and Claire Denis, the trailer for The Green Knight and preview next weeks interview with Claire Tran from High Life.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23145726Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:00:14 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas review Never Goin' Back and A Prayer Before Dawn. Augustine Frizzell's debut feature Never Goin' Back follows waitresses Angela and Jessie who dream of leaving their low-rent diner and heading to Galveston, Texas. They soon find...
Augustine Frizzell's debut feature Never Goin' Back follows waitresses Angela and Jessie who dream of leaving their low-rent diner and heading to Galveston, Texas. They soon find themselves on the streets of Dallas, trying to come up with increasingly wild schemes to raise some much-needed cash.

A Prayer Before Dawn is the true story of Billy Moore, an English boxer incarcerated in Thailand’s most notorious prison. Thrown into a world of drugs and violence, he finds his best chance to escape is to fight his way out in Muay Thai tournaments.

In A24 Hour News, we look ahead to a new film from Robert Pattinson and Claire Denis, the trailer for The Green Knight and preview next weeks interview with Claire Tran from High Life.]]>199952filmsbywomen,a24,aprayerbeforedawn,augustinefrizzell,billymoore,boxing,camilamorrone,clairedenis,clairetran,davidlowery,greenroom,highlife,joecole,kylemooney,maiamitchell,nevergoinback,robertpattinson,texas,thailand,thegreenknightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-wayne-uncut-gems-diamond-interview--22878587
Wayne talks about his decade plus relationship with the Safdie brothers, his role in Uncut Gems, working with Adam Sandler and Julia Fox, the reaction to the film and his role, Wayne's amazing life story and career within the fashion industry, and much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22878587Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:20 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Wayne Diamond to discuss his unforgettable appearance in the climax of Uncut Gems as the 'High Roller'. Wayne talks about his decade plus relationship with the Safdie brothers, his role in Uncut Gems, working with Adam Sandler and...
Wayne talks about his decade plus relationship with the Safdie brothers, his role in Uncut Gems, working with Adam Sandler and Julia Fox, the reaction to the film and his role, Wayne's amazing life story and career within the fashion industry, and much more.]]>2172a24,academyawards,adamsandler,basketball,bennysafdie,bostonceltics,casting,diamonds,fashion,gambling,goodtime,indiecinema,joshsafdie,juliafox,kevingarnett,newyork,robertpattinson,safdiebrothers,uncutgems,waynediamondfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-eighth-grade-hot-summer-nights--22740056
In Eighth Grade, Kayla, an introverted teenage girl tries to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth grade year before leaving to start high school. We also hear from the films writer/director Bo Burnham and star Catherine Oliviere about the making of this modern classic.

Hot Summer Nights is set during the summer of 1991, a sheltered teenage boy, Daniel played by Timothée Chalamet, comes of age during a wild summer he spends in Cape Cod getting rich from selling pot to gangsters, falling in love for the first time, partying and eventually realising that he is in over his head.

In A24 Hour News, we discuss their success at the Independent Spirit Awards, A24's attempts to buy the TV rights for Under The Skin and we preview next weeks interview with Uncut Gems breakout star, Wayne Diamond.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22740056Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:00:11 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas review two A24 coming of age films, Eighth Grade and Hot Summer Night. In Eighth Grade, Kayla, an introverted teenage girl tries to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth grade year before leaving to start high school. We...
In Eighth Grade, Kayla, an introverted teenage girl tries to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth grade year before leaving to start high school. We also hear from the films writer/director Bo Burnham and star Catherine Oliviere about the making of this modern classic.

Hot Summer Nights is set during the summer of 1991, a sheltered teenage boy, Daniel played by Timothée Chalamet, comes of age during a wild summer he spends in Cape Cod getting rich from selling pot to gangsters, falling in love for the first time, partying and eventually realising that he is in over his head.

In A24 Hour News, we discuss their success at the Independent Spirit Awards, A24's attempts to buy the TV rights for Under The Skin and we preview next weeks interview with Uncut Gems breakout star, Wayne Diamond.]]>4204a24,academyawards,annameredith,boburnham,callmebyyourname,catherineoliviere,chalamet,eighthgrade,elsiefisher,hotsummernights,independentspiritawards,indiecinema,maikamonroe,rickandmorty,safdiebrothers,socialmedia,timotheechalamet,uncutgems,undertheskin,waynediamondfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-daniel-the-witch-malik-interview--19957838
Actor Daniel Malik shares with Lee Hutchison how he came to be cast as Black Phillip, working with Robert Eggers and the amazing cast of The Witch, the legacy of Black Phillip, life beyond the role, and much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19957838Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:00:16 +0000The Nerd PartyA24's filmography is filled with memorable characters but few have made such a huge cultural impact as Black Phillip from Robert Eggers debut feature, The Witch. Actor Daniel Malik shares with Lee Hutchison how he came to be cast as Black Phillip,...
Actor Daniel Malik shares with Lee Hutchison how he came to be cast as Black Phillip, working with Robert Eggers and the amazing cast of The Witch, the legacy of Black Phillip, life beyond the role, and much more.]]>2374a24,a24films,anyataylorjoy,blackphillip,christianity,danielmalik,horror,indiecinema,katedickie,newengland,ralphineson,roberteggers,thelighthouse,thevvitch,thewitch,thewitchanewenglandfolktale,wahabchaudhry,wicca,witches,witchtrialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-hereditary-woman-walks-ahead--22130220
When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter’s family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry in Ari Aster's debut feature, Hereditary. We also have an interview with Milly 'Charlie' Shapiro who takes us behind the scenes of the film and the development of her iconic character.

Woman Walks Ahead is set In 1890 when Catherine Weldon, a painter from New York, travels to North Dakota to paint a portrait of Sitting Bull and becomes involved in the struggle of the Lakota people to get the Government respects their rights over the land where they live.

In A24 Hour News, we discuss the news about the latest film from Daniel Scheinert and Dan Kwan, an upcoming Korean romantic drama starring Parasite's Choi Woo-sik and we preview next weeks interview with Daniel Malik, best known as Black Phillip.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22130220Mon, 03 Feb 2020 06:00:06 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas review Woman Walks Ahead and welcome Kim Morrison to breakdown Hereditary. When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter’s family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their...
When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter’s family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry in Ari Aster's debut feature, Hereditary. We also have an interview with Milly 'Charlie' Shapiro who takes us behind the scenes of the film and the development of her iconic character.

Woman Walks Ahead is set In 1890 when Catherine Weldon, a painter from New York, travels to North Dakota to paint a portrait of Sitting Bull and becomes involved in the struggle of the Lakota people to get the Government respects their rights over the land where they live.

In A24 Hour News, we discuss the news about the latest film from Daniel Scheinert and Dan Kwan, an upcoming Korean romantic drama starring Parasite's Choi Woo-sik and we preview next weeks interview with Daniel Malik, best known as Black Phillip.]]>4947a24,alexwolff,americanhistory,anndowd,ariaster,blackphillip,dakota,gabrielbyrne,hereditary,indiecinema,jessicachastain,millyshapiro,nativeamericans,roberteggers,samrockwell,sittingbull,susannawhite,thewitch,tonicollette,womanwalksaheadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-valeriia-the-lighthouse-karaman-interview--21412087
Valeriia shares with us how she was discovered for and won the role of the Mermaid, the process behind preparing for shooting, working on the set of The Lighthouse, working with Robert Eggers, Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, the imagery and reaction to the character of the Mermaid, and much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21412087Mon, 27 Jan 2020 06:00:04 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Valeriia Karaman to discuss her unforgettable performance as the Mermaid in Robert Egger's The Lighthouse. Valeriia shares with us how she was discovered for and won the role of the Mermaid, the process behind preparing for...
Valeriia shares with us how she was discovered for and won the role of the Mermaid, the process behind preparing for shooting, working on the set of The Lighthouse, working with Robert Eggers, Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, the imagery and reaction to the character of the Mermaid, and much more.]]>2467a24,academyawards,blackandwhite,greekmythology,maxeggers,mermaid,modeling,novascotia,punk,roberteggers,robertpattinson,seagull,sexualimagery,thelighthouse,themermaid,thewitch,ukraine,valeriiakaraman,wickie,willemdafoefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-first-reformed-how-to-talk-to-girls-at-parties--21585157
Written and directed by Paul Schrader, First Reformed stars Ethan Hawke as pastor of a small church in upstate New York who starts to spiral out of control after a soul-shaking encounter with an unstable environmental activist and his pregnant wife. We're also joined by First Reformed stars Elanna White and Delano Montgomery who take us behind the scenes of this Academy Award nominated film.

In 'How To Talk To Girls At Parties' an alien touring the galaxy breaks away from her group and meets two young inhabitants of the most dangerous place in the universe: the London suburb of Croydon.

In A24 Hour News, we look at the Box Office success of 'Uncut Gems', the trailer for 'First Cow' and preview next weeks interview with Valeriia Karaman about her role as the Mermaid in 'The Lighthouse'.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21585157Mon, 20 Jan 2020 06:00:15 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas welcome the founder of The Nerd Party, Tristan Riddell to discuss 'First Reformed' and 'How To Talk To Girls At Parties'. Written and directed by Paul Schrader, First Reformed stars Ethan Hawke as pastor of a small church in upstate...
Written and directed by Paul Schrader, First Reformed stars Ethan Hawke as pastor of a small church in upstate New York who starts to spiral out of control after a soul-shaking encounter with an unstable environmental activist and his pregnant wife. We're also joined by First Reformed stars Elanna White and Delano Montgomery who take us behind the scenes of this Academy Award nominated film.

In 'How To Talk To Girls At Parties' an alien touring the galaxy breaks away from her group and meets two young inhabitants of the most dangerous place in the universe: the London suburb of Croydon.

In A24 Hour News, we look at the Box Office success of 'Uncut Gems', the trailer for 'First Cow' and preview next weeks interview with Valeriia Karaman about her role as the Mermaid in 'The Lighthouse'.]]>6936a24,academyawards,amandaseyfried,cedrictheentertainer,climatechange,delanomontgomery,elannewhite,ellefanning,ethanhawke,firstcow,firstreformed,howtotalktogirlsatparties,interviews,neilgaiman,nicolekidman,paulschrader,punk,thelighthouse,uncutgems,valeriiakaramanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-waves-interviews-trey-edward-shults-sterling-k-brown-renee-elise-goldsberry-kelvin-harrison-jr-taylor-russell--21190557
Waves traces the journey of a suburban family - led by a well-intentioned but domineering father - as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.

Lee is also joined by the cast that make up the family at the heart of this drama for a spoiler filled discussion , Sterling K. Brown, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry and Taylor Russell.

We also have a bonus extract from a previous interview with Krisha Fairchild who makes a cameo appearance in Waves.

Waves is in UK cinemas from January 17th and is available on digital download from January 21st in the United States.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21190557Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:00:16 +0000The Nerd PartyLee sits down with writer/director Trey Edward Shults to discuss his critically acclaimed 3rd feature film with A24, Waves. Waves traces the journey of a suburban family - led by a well-intentioned but domineering father - as they navigate love,...
Waves traces the journey of a suburban family - led by a well-intentioned but domineering father - as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.

Lee is also joined by the cast that make up the family at the heart of this drama for a spoiler filled discussion , Sterling K. Brown, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry and Taylor Russell.

We also have a bonus extract from a previous interview with Krisha Fairchild who makes a cameo appearance in Waves.

Waves is in UK cinemas from January 17th and is available on digital download from January 21st in the United States.]]>2802a24,alexademie,atticusross,flordia,frankocean,indiecinema,itcomesatnight,kelvinharrisonjr,krisha,krishafairchild,reneeelsiegoldsberry,sterlingkbrown,taylorrussell,trentreznor,treyedwardshults,wavesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-lean-on-pete-backstabbing-for-beginners--20978589
In Lean on Pete, the teenage Charley befriends Lean on Pete, an ageing racehorse, when he arrives in Portland. When Charley learns that the horse is bound for slaughter, he tries to save him.

Backstabbing for Beginners is based on the real life story of Michael Soussan, a young United Nations employee, travels to Iraq with his mentor, who wants to show him how successful the UN's Oil-for-Food Program has been. When Michael gets a deeper look at the organization, he unveils a corruption conspiracy in which officials -- both inside and outside of the UN -- are skimming billions off the top of the aid meant for the Iraqi people.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20978589Mon, 06 Jan 2020 06:00:05 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee continue on with A24's 2018 filmography with Lean on Pete and Backstabbing for Beginners. In Lean on Pete, the teenage Charley befriends Lean on Pete, an ageing racehorse, when he arrives in Portland. When Charley learns that the...
In Lean on Pete, the teenage Charley befriends Lean on Pete, an ageing racehorse, when he arrives in Portland. When Charley learns that the horse is bound for slaughter, he tries to save him.

Backstabbing for Beginners is based on the real life story of Michael Soussan, a young United Nations employee, travels to Iraq with his mentor, who wants to show him how successful the UN's Oil-for-Food Program has been. When Michael gets a deeper look at the organization, he unveils a corruption conspiracy in which officials -- both inside and outside of the UN -- are skimming billions off the top of the aid meant for the Iraqi people.]]>2177a24,andrewhaigh,backstabbingforbeginners,benkingsley,charlieplummer,chloesevigny,horses,indiecinema,iraq,iraqwar,leanonpete,michaelsoussan,perfly,politicalthriller,stevebuscemi,theojames,therider,uncutgems,unitednations,willyvlautinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-the-death-of-dick-long-cast-interviews--20924634
From the co-director of Swiss Army Man, Daniel Scheinert, the film takes place following the death of Dick but Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. That’s too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama

We're joined by the three leads of the film who take us behind the scenes on one of this years most unforgettable films for a spoiler free discussion...
Michael Abbott Jr. (00:01:16)
Virginia Newcomb (00:41:14)
Andre Hyland (01:28:00)

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS COLOURFUL LANGUAGE.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20924634Mon, 23 Dec 2019 06:00:14 +0000The Nerd Party2019 has been a great year for A24 and The Death of Dick Long is one of their highlights. From the co-director of Swiss Army Man, Daniel Scheinert, the film takes place following the death of Dick but Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out...
From the co-director of Swiss Army Man, Daniel Scheinert, the film takes place following the death of Dick but Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. That’s too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama

We're joined by the three leads of the film who take us behind the scenes on one of this years most unforgettable films for a spoiler free discussion...
Michael Abbott Jr. (00:01:16)
Virginia Newcomb (00:41:14)
Andre Hyland (01:28:00)

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS COLOURFUL LANGUAGE.]]>7887a24,a24films,a24podcast,alabama,andrehyland,billychew,danielscheinert,dicklong,filmmaking,indiecinema,interviews,jeffnichols,michaelabbott,michaelabbottjr,midsommar,nickleback,swissarmyman,thedeathofdicklong,thelighthouse,virginianewcombfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-the-vanishing-of-sidney-hall-the-last-movie-star--20743654
The Vanishing of Sidney Hall is set over the course of 12 years, and three stages of life as Sidney Hall falls in love, writes the book of a generation and then disappears without a trace.

In The Last Movie Star, an aging screen icon, Vic Edwards played by Burt Reynolds gets lured into accepting an award at a rinky-dink film festival in Nashville.

In A24 Hour news, we preview our interviews with the cast of The Death of Dick Long with a segment from our chat with Virginia Newcomb.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20743654Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:00:11 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas arrive at 2018 within the A24 filmography and discuss two DirecTV/A24 releases, The Vanishing of Sidney Hall and The Last Movie Star. The Vanishing of Sidney Hall is set over the course of 12 years, and three stages of life as Sidney...
The Vanishing of Sidney Hall is set over the course of 12 years, and three stages of life as Sidney Hall falls in love, writes the book of a generation and then disappears without a trace.

In The Last Movie Star, an aging screen icon, Vic Edwards played by Burt Reynolds gets lured into accepting an award at a rinky-dink film festival in Nashville.

In A24 Hour news, we preview our interviews with the cast of The Death of Dick Long with a segment from our chat with Virginia Newcomb.]]>2385a24,adamrifkin,arielwinter,boogienights,burtreynolds,chevychase,clarkduke,deliverance,dicklong,directv,ellefanning,kylechandler,loganlerman,nashville,sidneyhall,smokeyandthebandit,thedeathofdicklong,thelastmoviestar,thevanishingofsidneyhall,virginianewcombfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-katie-the-bling-ring-chang-interview--19290777
Katie talks about the audition process, working with Coppola and the amazing ensemble cast, the real life Bling Ring, life after the film, what's coming up next and much more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19290777Mon, 09 Dec 2019 06:00:08 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by The Bling Ring's Katie Chang to discuss her performance as its ringleader Rebecca in Sofia Coppola's film. Katie talks about the audition process, working with Coppola and the amazing ensemble cast, the real life Bling Ring, life...
Katie talks about the audition process, working with Coppola and the amazing ensemble cast, the real life Bling Ring, life after the film, what's coming up next and much more!]]>2341a24,alexisneiers,americanzoetrope,blingring,california,danielisntreal,dianatamayo,emmawatson,hollywood,interview,israelbroussard,katiechang,lesliemann,nickprugo,orlandobloom,parishilton,producing,rachellee,sofiacoppola,theblingringfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-the-disaster-artist-the-ballad-of-lefty-brown--20268348
Based on the non-fiction book, The Disaster Artist, Greg Sestero, an aspiring film actor, meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, they form a unique friendship and travel to Hollywood to make their dreams come true.ommy decides to write, direct, produce and star in their own movie. That movie is The Room, which has attained cult status as the "Citizen Kane" of bad movies.

In The Ballad of Lefty Brown ageing sidekick Lefty Brown has ridden with Eddie Johnson his entire life. But when a rustler kills Eddie, Lefty is forced from his partner’s shadow and must confront the ugly realities of frontier justice.

We also have extracts from previous interviews with Greg Sestero (writer of The Disaster Artist) and Jared Moshe (writer/director of The Ballad of Lefty Brown)

In A24 Hour News we discuss A24's awards push and success with Spirt Award nominations. We also preview next weeks interview with Katie Chang about her performance as Rebecca in The Bling Ring.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20268348Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:00:21 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee return to discuss two more A24 films, The Disaster Artist and The Ballad of Lefty Brown. Based on the non-fiction book, The Disaster Artist, Greg Sestero, an aspiring film actor, meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an...
Based on the non-fiction book, The Disaster Artist, Greg Sestero, an aspiring film actor, meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, they form a unique friendship and travel to Hollywood to make their dreams come true.ommy decides to write, direct, produce and star in their own movie. That movie is The Room, which has attained cult status as the "Citizen Kane" of bad movies.

In The Ballad of Lefty Brown ageing sidekick Lefty Brown has ridden with Eddie Johnson his entire life. But when a rustler kills Eddie, Lefty is forced from his partner’s shadow and must confront the ugly realities of frontier justice.

We also have extracts from previous interviews with Greg Sestero (writer of The Disaster Artist) and Jared Moshe (writer/director of The Ballad of Lefty Brown)

In A24 Hour News we discuss A24's awards push and success with Spirt Award nominations. We also preview next weeks interview with Katie Chang about her performance as Rebecca in The Bling Ring.]]>4765a24,badrobot,billpullman,davefranco,deadmansburden,disasterartist,filmmaking,gregsestero,hollywood,interview,jamesfranco,jaredmoshe,leftybrown,losangeles,sethrogen,slowwest,theblingring,thedisasterartist,theroom,tommywiseaufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-catherine-eighth-grade-oliviere-interview--19290134​Catherine discusses the audition process for Kennedy but also for Kayla, the inspirations and creative choices behind bringing Kennedy to life, working with Bo Burnham and Elsie Fisher, life on the Eighth Grade set, the reaction to the film and much more in our interview.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19290134Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:00:04 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by actress Catherine Oliviere to discuss her performance as Kennedy in Eighth Grade, the nemesis of Elsie Fisher's Kayla. ​Catherine discusses the audition process for Kennedy but also for Kayla, the inspirations and creative choices...​Catherine discusses the audition process for Kennedy but also for Kayla, the inspirations and creative choices behind bringing Kennedy to life, working with Bo Burnham and Elsie Fisher, life on the Eighth Grade set, the reaction to the film and much more in our interview.]]>1848a24,annameredith,anxiety,arianagrande,boburnham,catherineoliviere,eighthgrade,elementary,elsiefisher,emilyrobinson,indiecinema,jakeryan,johnnyleemiller,joshhamilton,lucyliu,sherlockholmesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-robert-eggers-interview-the-killing-of-a-sacred-deer-lady-bird--19574657
The Killing of a Sacred Deer: Dr. Steven Murphy is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon who presides over a spotless household with his wife and two children. Lurking at the margins of his idyllic suburban existence is Martin, a fatherless teen who insinuates himself into the doctor’s life in gradually unsettling ways.

Lady Bird: Sacramento, 2002. Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson is in her final year of high school. She longs to leave Sacramento and go to college on the East Coast. However, her protective, obsessive mother, pessimistic at her chances, is determined to keep her in California, and ideally nearby to home. Lady Bird's final year of school will be one of discovery, new experiences and finding herself.

In A24 Hour News, we have a red carpet interview from the UK premiere of The Lighthouse with the films co-writer and director, Robert Eggers. We also preview next weeks interview with Catherine Oliviere about her performance as Kennedy in Eighth Grade.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19574657Mon, 18 Nov 2019 06:00:05 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas are joined by Clara Cook, Iana Murray and Natalia to breakdown two of A24’s best films, Lady Bird and The Killing of a Sacred Deer. The Killing of a Sacred Deer: Dr. Steven Murphy is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon who presides over...
The Killing of a Sacred Deer: Dr. Steven Murphy is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon who presides over a spotless household with his wife and two children. Lurking at the margins of his idyllic suburban existence is Martin, a fatherless teen who insinuates himself into the doctor’s life in gradually unsettling ways.

Lady Bird: Sacramento, 2002. Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson is in her final year of high school. She longs to leave Sacramento and go to college on the East Coast. However, her protective, obsessive mother, pessimistic at her chances, is determined to keep her in California, and ideally nearby to home. Lady Bird's final year of school will be one of discovery, new experiences and finding herself.

In A24 Hour News, we have a red carpet interview from the UK premiere of The Lighthouse with the films co-writer and director, Robert Eggers. We also preview next weeks interview with Catherine Oliviere about her performance as Kennedy in Eighth Grade.]]>11789a24,beaniefeldstein,catherineoliviere,colinfarrell,eighthgrade,gretagerwig,indiecinema,ladybird,londonfilmfestival,lucashedges,nicolekidman,raffeycassidy,roberteggers,sacramento,saoirseronan,thekillingofasacreddeer,thelighthouse,thewitch,timotheechalamet,yorgoslanthimosfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-krisha-krisha-fairchild-interview--19296719
Trey Edward Shults debut feature sees Krisha return for Thanksgiving dinner after ten years away from her family, but past demons threaten to ruin the festivities.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19296719Mon, 11 Nov 2019 06:00:16 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Krisha Fairchild to discuss her titular role in Krisha from a24 regular, writer/director, Trey Edward Shults. Trey Edward Shults debut feature sees Krisha return for Thanksgiving dinner after ten years away from her family, but...
Trey Edward Shults debut feature sees Krisha return for Thanksgiving dinner after ten years away from her family, but past demons threaten to ruin the festivities.]]>4763a24,channelzero,indiecinema,interview,itcomesatnight,krisha,krishafairchild,thelighthouse,treyedwardsshults,uncutgems,wavesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-woodshock-the-florida-project-joe-the-last-black-man-talbot-interview--19799822The Florida Project is set over one summer, as a precocious six-year-old Moonee courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Walt Disney World.

In A24 Hour News, Lee and Dallas share their experiences from the London Film Festival where they caught five new A24 films and we have a bumper interview with The Last Black Man in San Francisco co-writer and director, Joe Talbot.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19799822Mon, 04 Nov 2019 06:00:14 +0000The Nerd PartyIn Woodshock Kristen Dunst plays Theresa a haunted young woman spiraling in the wake of profound loss and is torn between her fractured emotional state and the reality-altering effects of a potent cannabinoid drug. The Florida Project is set over one...The Florida Project is set over one summer, as a precocious six-year-old Moonee courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Walt Disney World.

In A24 Hour News, Lee and Dallas share their experiences from the London Film Festival where they caught five new A24 films and we have a bumper interview with The Last Black Man in San Francisco co-writer and director, Joe Talbot.]]>4805a24,briavinaite,brooklynnprince,chrisbergoch,disney,disneyworld,florida,indiecinema,kristendunst,seanbaker,tangerine,thefloridaproject,thelastblackmaninsanfrancisco,thelighthouse,uncutgems,waltdisney,waltdisneyworld,waves,willemdafoe,woodshockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-guy-skin-nattiv-interview--18843480
Guy talks about how he went from Israel to Hollywood, Skin's origins as an Oscar winning short film, how it then became a feature in the same year and the hurdles the film faced, casting Jamie Bell as white supremacist Bryon Widner, the films place in this current political climate and Guy teases his next project.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18843480Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:00:08 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Academy Award winner Guy Nattiv to discuss his A24 film, Skin. Guy talks about how he went from Israel to Hollywood, Skin's origins as an Oscar winning short film, how it then became a feature in the same year and the hurdles the...
Guy talks about how he went from Israel to Hollywood, Skin's origins as an Oscar winning short film, how it then became a feature in the same year and the hurdles the film faced, casting Jamie Bell as white supremacist Bryon Widner, the films place in this current political climate and Guy teases his next project.]]>3084a24,academyawards,bryonwidner,charlottesville,clinton,cults,daniellemacdonald,donaldtrump,guynattiv,indiecinema,jamiebell,jamieraynewman,kkk,msnbc,oscars,skin,tattoos,unitedstatesofamerica,usa,whitesupremacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-menashe-good-time-alex-lipschultz-interview--19269941
Within Brooklyn’s ultra-orthodox Jewish community, a widower battles for custody of his son in Menashe, we also have an interview with its producer and co-writer Alex Lipschultz.

The Safdie Brothers sophomore feature Good Time takes place after a botched bank robbery which lands Connie Nika's (Robert Pattinson) younger brother in prison, he embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19269941Mon, 21 Oct 2019 05:00:11 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas are joined by Laura Potier from Outtake Magazine to discuss Menashe and Good Time. Within Brooklyn’s ultra-orthodox Jewish community, a widower battles for custody of his son in Menashe, we also have an interview with its producer...
Within Brooklyn’s ultra-orthodox Jewish community, a widower battles for custody of his son in Menashe, we also have an interview with its producer and co-writer Alex Lipschultz.

The Safdie Brothers sophomore feature Good Time takes place after a botched bank robbery which lands Connie Nika's (Robert Pattinson) younger brother in prison, he embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail.]]>4134a24,alexlipschultz,bennysafdie,boroughpark,brooklyn,goodtime,hasidicjews,indiecinema,jewish,jews,joshsafdie,joshuazweinstein,menashe,menashelustig,newyork,robertpattinson,rpatz,safdiebrothers,uncutgems,yiddishfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-chris-the-florida-project-bergoch-interview--18843466
Chris shares with us how he got his break in the industry, the birth of his relationship with Sean Baker, moving from tv to features and his work on Starlet and the critically acclaimed Tangerine, the long development process of The Florida Project, its origins, the casting and locations, it's popularity, working with A24 and what's to come next.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18843466Mon, 14 Oct 2019 05:00:02 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by the producer and co-writer of The Florida Project, Chris Bergoch. Chris shares with us how he got his break in the industry, the birth of his relationship with Sean Baker, moving from tv to features and his work on Starlet and the...
Chris shares with us how he got his break in the industry, the birth of his relationship with Sean Baker, moving from tv to features and his work on Starlet and the critically acclaimed Tangerine, the long development process of The Florida Project, its origins, the casting and locations, it's popularity, working with A24 and what's to come next.]]>4159a24,academyawards,briavinaite,brooklynnprince,cannes,dealing,disney,disneyworld,gregthebunny,indiecinema,lgbt,oscars,seanbaker,snowbird,starlet,tangerine,thefloridaproject,transgender,warrentheape,willemdafoefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-it-comes-at-night-a-ghost-story--19268798
Trey Edward Shults follows up Krisha with It Comes At Night. Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorises the world, a man has established a tenuous domestic order with his wife and son, but this will soon be put to test when a desperate young family arrives seeking refuge.

A Ghost Story from David Lowery sees a recently deceased white-sheeted ghost return to his suburban home to console his bereft wife, only to find that in his spectral state he has become unstuck in time, forced to watch passively as the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19268798Mon, 07 Oct 2019 05:00:10 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas discuss two further A24 films, It Comes At Night and A Ghost Story. Trey Edward Shults follows up Krisha with It Comes At Night. Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorises the world, a man has established a...
Trey Edward Shults follows up Krisha with It Comes At Night. Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorises the world, a man has established a tenuous domestic order with his wife and son, but this will soon be put to test when a desperate young family arrives seeking refuge.

A Ghost Story from David Lowery sees a recently deceased white-sheeted ghost return to his suburban home to console his bereft wife, only to find that in his spectral state he has become unstuck in time, forced to watch passively as the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away.]]>2705a24,aghoststory,caseyaffleck,davidlowery,ghosts,ghoststory,indiecinema,itcomesatnight,joeledgerton,krisha,rileykeough,rooneymara,treyedwardshults,waves,willoldhamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-adam-under-the-skin-pearson-interview--19231689
Adam discusses the audition process, developing the character of The Disfigured Man and working with Scarlett Johansson and director Jonathan Glazer to bring it to life, the impact of the film and much more.

Adam also speaks with us about his latest show on the BBC, Eugenic's - Science's Greatest Scandal which is screening on October 3rd and 10th on BBC 4 and will be on the BBC iPlayer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19231689Mon, 30 Sep 2019 05:00:15 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by Adam Pearson, documentarian and actor best known for his performance as 'The Disfigured Man' in the A24 classic Under The Skin. Adam discusses the audition process, developing the character of The Disfigured Man and working with...
Adam discusses the audition process, developing the character of The Disfigured Man and working with Scarlett Johansson and director Jonathan Glazer to bring it to life, the impact of the film and much more.

Adam also speaks with us about his latest show on the BBC, Eugenic's - Science's Greatest Scandal which is screening on October 3rd and 10th on BBC 4 and will be on the BBC iPlayer.]]>1866a24,adampearson,bbc,birth,disabilityawareness,eugenic's,filmmaking,glasgow,horizon,indiecinema,jonathanglazer,micalevi,michaelfaber,neurofibromatosis,scarlettjohansson,science,scotland,sexybeast,therewillbeblood,undertheskinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-the-lovers-the-exception--19109540
Debra Winger and Tracy Letts play a long-married, dispassionate couple in The Lovers who are both in the midst of serious affairs. But on the brink of calling it quits, a spark between them suddenly reignites, leading them into an impulsive romance.

The Exception sees a German soldier try to determine if the Dutch resistance has planted a spy to infiltrate the home of Kaiser Wilhelm in Holland during the onset of World War II, but falls for a young Jewish Dutch woman during his investigation.

In A24 Hour News we discuss the Midsommar director's cut and preview an upcoming interview with Chris Bergoch, the co-writer of The Florida Project.

Check out our full interview with The Lovers writer/director Azazel Jacobs on Episode 24 - www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/24-azazel-the-lovers-jacobs-interview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19109540Mon, 23 Sep 2019 04:55:09 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas look at two lesser known A24 films, The Lovers and The Exception. Debra Winger and Tracy Letts play a long-married, dispassionate couple in The Lovers who are both in the midst of serious affairs. But on the brink of calling it quits,...
Debra Winger and Tracy Letts play a long-married, dispassionate couple in The Lovers who are both in the midst of serious affairs. But on the brink of calling it quits, a spark between them suddenly reignites, leading them into an impulsive romance.

The Exception sees a German soldier try to determine if the Dutch resistance has planted a spy to infiltrate the home of Kaiser Wilhelm in Holland during the onset of World War II, but falls for a young Jewish Dutch woman during his investigation.

In A24 Hour News we discuss the Midsommar director's cut and preview an upcoming interview with Chris Bergoch, the co-writer of The Florida Project.

Check out our full interview with The Lovers writer/director Azazel Jacobs on Episode 24 - www.thenerdparty.com/thea24project/24-azazel-the-lovers-jacobs-interview]]>3357a24,aidangillen,azazeljacobs,christopherplummer,dutch,history,indiecinema,interview,jaicourtney,kaiserwilhelm,lillyjames,magnolia,midsommar,nazis,theexception,thefloridaproject,thelovers,tracyletts,worldwar,worldwar2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-greg-the-disaster-artist-sestero-interview--18720178
Greg Sestero talks about the origins of the book, his stories from the set of The Room and working with Tommy Wiseau, The Disaster Artist's production and success as a film, becoming a scriptwriter and his work on Best Friends Vol 1 and 2.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18720178Mon, 16 Sep 2019 04:55:17 +0000The Nerd PartyLee interviews Greg Sestero about his book, The Disaster Artist, which was adapted by James Franco into an award winning feature film. Greg Sestero talks about the origins of the book, his stories from the set of The Room and working with Tommy...
Greg Sestero talks about the origins of the book, his stories from the set of The Room and working with Tommy Wiseau, The Disaster Artist's production and success as a film, becoming a scriptwriter and his work on Best Friends Vol 1 and 2.]]>2540a24,academyawards,acting,behindthescenes,bestfriends,davefranco,disasterartist,filmmaking,gregsestero,hollywood,interview,jamesfranco,losangeles,memoir,sethrogen,thedisasterartist,theprincecharlescinema,theroom,tombissell,tommywiseaufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-ben-wheatley-interview-the-blackcoat-s-daughter-free-fire--18982333
In The Blackcoat's Daughter, two Catholic schoolgirls Kat and Rose get left behind at their boarding school over winter break as the other girls leave, where it's rumoured that the nuns are satanists.

Brie Larson stars in Free Fire as Justine who has brokered a meeting during 1978 in a deserted warehouse between two Irishmen and a gang led by Vernon and Ord who are selling them a stash of guns. But when shots are fired in the handover, a heart stopping game of survival ensues.

In A24 Hour News we look at the films coming to the London Film Festival and the mysterious case of the Midsommar's director cut in the UK.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18982333Mon, 09 Sep 2019 05:00:06 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas return to discuss The Blackcoat's Daughter and Free Fire and we have an interview with its director and co-writer Ben Wheatley. In The Blackcoat's Daughter, two Catholic schoolgirls Kat and Rose get left behind at their boarding...
In The Blackcoat's Daughter, two Catholic schoolgirls Kat and Rose get left behind at their boarding school over winter break as the other girls leave, where it's rumoured that the nuns are satanists.

Brie Larson stars in Free Fire as Justine who has brokered a meeting during 1978 in a deserted warehouse between two Irishmen and a gang led by Vernon and Ord who are selling them a stash of guns. But when shots are fired in the handover, a heart stopping game of survival ensues.

In A24 Hour News we look at the films coming to the London Film Festival and the mysterious case of the Midsommar's director cut in the UK.]]>3257a24,a24publicaccess,armiehammer,benwheatley,brielarson,chillingadventuresofsabrina,cillianmurphy,emmaroberts,february,freefire,indiecinema,interview,kiernanshipka,londonfilmfestival,lucyboynton,midsommar,sabrinatheteenagewitch,satan,satanic,theblackcoat'sdaughterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-patricia-into-the-forest-rozema-interview--18651395
Patricia shares with me about how she went from not watching a movie until she was sixteen to becoming one of Canada's most prominent filmmakers. Patricia talks about the success at Cannes for her debut film, I've Heard The Mermaids Singing, tackling an adaptation of Mansfield Park, working with Miramax and the Weinstein's, directing for HBO and streaming, adapting Into The Forest and collaborating with Ellen Page and Evan Rachel Wood and we look at her new film, Mouthpiece.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18651395Mon, 02 Sep 2019 05:00:05 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined the writer/director of A24's Into The Forest, Patricia Rozema. Into The Forest sees two sisters after a massive power outage learn to survive on their own in their isolated woodland home. Patricia shares with me about how she went...
Patricia shares with me about how she went from not watching a movie until she was sixteen to becoming one of Canada's most prominent filmmakers. Patricia talks about the success at Cannes for her debut film, I've Heard The Mermaids Singing, tackling an adaptation of Mansfield Park, working with Miramax and the Weinstein's, directing for HBO and streaming, adapting Into The Forest and collaborating with Ellen Page and Evan Rachel Wood and we look at her new film, Mouthpiece.]]>5014a24,andreaarnold,biglittlelies,canada,canadianfilm,cannes,ellenpage,evanrachelwood,interview,intotheforest,i'veheardmermaidssinging,jeanhegland,lgbt,mansfieldpark,miramax,mouthpiece,mozartinthejungle,patriciarozema,weinstein,womeninfilmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-20th-century-women-trespass-against-us--18904074
20th Century Women is set in 1979 Santa Barbara, California, Dorothea Fields is a determined single mother in her mid-50s who is raising her adolescent son, Jamie, at a moment brimming with cultural change and rebellion. Dorothea enlists the help of two younger women – Abbie, a free-spirited punk artist living as a boarder in the Fields’ home and Julie, a savvy and provocative teenage neighbour – to help with Jamie’s upbringing.

Trespass Against Us sees three generations of the rowdy Cutler family who live as outlaws in some of Britain’s richest countryside – hunting hares, ram-raiding stately homes, and taunting the police. Struggling to retain a way of life fast becoming extinct, Chad Cutler ends up caught between his father’s archaic principles and trying to do right by his kids, whilst the full force of the law is finally catching up with him.

In A24 Hour News, we look at the forthcoming Midsummer director's cut and preview our next interview with Patrica Rozema, the writer/director of Into The Forest.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18904074Mon, 26 Aug 2019 05:00:19 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas are joined by Hannah Ryan to discuss 20th Century Women and Trespass Against Us. 20th Century Women is set in 1979 Santa Barbara, California, Dorothea Fields is a determined single mother in her mid-50s who is raising her adolescent...
20th Century Women is set in 1979 Santa Barbara, California, Dorothea Fields is a determined single mother in her mid-50s who is raising her adolescent son, Jamie, at a moment brimming with cultural change and rebellion. Dorothea enlists the help of two younger women – Abbie, a free-spirited punk artist living as a boarder in the Fields’ home and Julie, a savvy and provocative teenage neighbour – to help with Jamie’s upbringing.

Trespass Against Us sees three generations of the rowdy Cutler family who live as outlaws in some of Britain’s richest countryside – hunting hares, ram-raiding stately homes, and taunting the police. Struggling to retain a way of life fast becoming extinct, Chad Cutler ends up caught between his father’s archaic principles and trying to do right by his kids, whilst the full force of the law is finally catching up with him.

In A24 Hour News, we look at the forthcoming Midsummer director's cut and preview our next interview with Patrica Rozema, the writer/director of Into The Forest.]]>58141970s,20thcenturywomen,a24,annapurna,annnettebening,billycrudup,britishcinema,ellefanning,feminism,gretagerwig,jimmycarter,meganellison,michaelfassbender,midsommar,mikemills,santabarbara,seanharris,southerncalifornia,talkingheads,trespassagainstusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-disasterpeace-under-the-silver-lake-interview--18651320
Vreeland discusses his early career in video game composing, working on It Follows with David Robert Mitchell and the opportunities that followed, the challenges of scoring and working on Under the Silver Lake, what happened with the release of this film and composing music for a Netflix movie, Triple Frontier.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18651320Mon, 19 Aug 2019 05:00:16 +0000The Nerd PartyLee is joined by composer Richard Vreeland aka Disasterpeace to discuss his work on A24's Under the Silver Lake. Vreeland discusses his early career in video game composing, working on It Follows with David Robert Mitchell and the opportunities...
Vreeland discusses his early career in video game composing, working on It Follows with David Robert Mitchell and the opportunities that followed, the challenges of scoring and working on Under the Silver Lake, what happened with the release of this film and composing music for a Netflix movie, Triple Frontier.]]>2712a24,andrewgarfield,beastsofbalance,cannes,composer,davidrobertmitchell,disasterpeace,fez,hyperlightdrifter,itfollows,losangeles,minimetro,netflix,richardvreeland,richvreeland,strangerthings,synth,triplefrontier,underthesilverlake,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-oasis-supersonic-the-monster--18715977Oasis: Supersonic details the history of the Britpop band Oasis during their formative years and the height of their success in the 1990s.
Zoe Kazan stars in The Monster, which sees a mother and daughter confront a terrifying monster when they break down on a deserted road.
In A24 Hour News we discuss The Lighthouse trailer, home video deals in the United States, the success of The Farewell and preview of our interview with Under The Silver Lake composer, Disasterpeace.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18715977Mon, 12 Aug 2019 04:55:05 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee review A24's second music documentary, Oasis Supersonic and The Monster. Oasis: Supersonic details the history of the Britpop band Oasis during their formative years and the height of their success in the 1990s. Zoe Kazan stars in...Oasis: Supersonic details the history of the Britpop band Oasis during their formative years and the height of their success in the 1990s.
Zoe Kazan stars in The Monster, which sees a mother and daughter confront a terrifying monster when they break down on a deserted road.
In A24 Hour News we discuss The Lighthouse trailer, home video deals in the United States, the success of The Farewell and preview of our interview with Under The Silver Lake composer, Disasterpeace.]]>28991990s,a24,asifkapadia,blur,britpop,disasterpeace,ellaballentine,gallagherbrothers,indiecinema,liamgallagher,monster,noelgallagher,oasis,oasissupersonic,supersonic,thefarewell,thelighthouse,themonster,underthesilverlake,zoekazanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-azazel-the-lovers-jacobs-interview--18541182
Azazel discusses coming from a filmmaking family and his early career in shorts and features before working on the HBO/Sky Atlantic series, Doll and Em.
Azazel followed this up by writing/directing The Lovers, which was the second film after Moonlight to be produced and financed by A24. Azazel shares what it was like when A24 got involved, how they supported his creative vision and helped with the marketing and release of the film.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18541182Mon, 05 Aug 2019 05:00:14 +0000The Nerd PartyLee Hutchison speaks with filmmaker Azazel Jacobs, the writer/director of the A24 produced film, The Lovers. Debra Winger and Tracy Letts play a long-married, dispassionate couple who are both in the midst of serious affairs. But on the brink of...
Azazel discusses coming from a filmmaking family and his early career in shorts and features before working on the HBO/Sky Atlantic series, Doll and Em.
Azazel followed this up by writing/directing The Lovers, which was the second film after Moonlight to be produced and financed by A24. Azazel shares what it was like when A24 got involved, how they supported his creative vision and helped with the marketing and release of the film.]]>4069falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-american-honey-moonlight--18641035
In American Honey, a teenage girl with nothing to lose joins a traveling magazine sales crew, and gets caught up in a whirlwind of hard partying, law bending and young love as she criss-crosses the Midwest with a band of misfits.Moonlight sees a young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.

In A24 Hour News, we look ahead to Uncut Gems, A24's representation in Indiewire's Top 100 movies of the past decade and preview an upcoming interview with Azazel Jacobs, writer/director of The Lovers.

​You can read Megan's work on Screen Queens website, tune into her podcast here and listen to the The Screen Queens A24 Anniversary Retrospective by clicking on these links.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18641035Mon, 29 Jul 2019 04:00:21 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas are joined by Megan Wilson, writer and podcaster for Screen Queens to breakdown American Honey and the Oscar winning Moonlight. In American Honey, a teenage girl with nothing to lose joins a traveling magazine sales crew, and gets...
In American Honey, a teenage girl with nothing to lose joins a traveling magazine sales crew, and gets caught up in a whirlwind of hard partying, law bending and young love as she criss-crosses the Midwest with a band of misfits.Moonlight sees a young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.

In A24 Hour News, we look ahead to Uncut Gems, A24's representation in Indiewire's Top 100 movies of the past decade and preview an upcoming interview with Azazel Jacobs, writer/director of The Lovers.

​You can read Megan's work on Screen Queens website, tune into her podcast here and listen to the The Screen Queens A24 Anniversary Retrospective by clicking on these links.]]>5127a24,academyawards,americanhoney,andreaarnold,andreholland,azazeljacobs,barryjenkins,indiecinema,lalaland,lgbt,mahershalaali,moonlight,naomieharris,rileykeough,safdiebrothers,sashalane,shialabeouf,thelovers,trevanterhodes,uncutgemsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-jared-the-ballad-of-lefty-brown-moshe-interview--18504397
Jared discusses his early career as a producer before transitioning to writer-director with his first Western, Dead Man's Burden. The Ballad of Lefty Brown followed and after its premiere at South By South West, A24 acquired the rights to the film. Jared tells us what it was like to hear A24 was interested in his film, how their marketing team work on a film and what their reputation is like from a filmmakers point of view.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18504397Mon, 22 Jul 2019 05:00:14 +0000The Nerd PartyLee speaks with Jared Moshe, the writer/director of A24 western, The Ballad of Lefty Brown starring Bull Pullman in the titular role. Jared discusses his early career as a producer before transitioning to writer-director with his first Western,...
Jared discusses his early career as a producer before transitioning to writer-director with his first Western, Dead Man's Burden. The Ballad of Lefty Brown followed and after its premiere at South By South West, A24 acquired the rights to the film. Jared tells us what it was like to hear A24 was interested in his film, how their marketing team work on a film and what their reputation is like from a filmmakers point of view.]]>2520a24,badrobot,billpullman,deadmansburden,filmmaking,interview,jaredmoshe,scifi,slowwest,startrek,sxsw,theballadofleftybrown,westernfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-morris-from-america-the-sea-of-trees--18505339
First up we check out Morris from America, Morris is a 13-year-old African-American who moves to Germany with his dad and falls for a girl at a youth club who encourages him to open up and share his rapping skills.

In The Sea of Trees, a suicidal American played by Matthew McConaughey befriends a Japanese man lost in a forest near Mt. Fuji, a popular suicide spot and the two search for a way out.

In A24 Hour News we look at the release of Midsommar, A24 Public Access and preview an upcoming interview on our podcast with the writer/director of The Ballad of Lefty Brown, Jared Moshe.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18505339Mon, 15 Jul 2019 05:00:18 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas and Lee watch two A24 films for the first time, Morris from America and The Sea of Trees. First up we check out Morris from America, Morris is a 13-year-old African-American who moves to Germany with his dad and falls for a girl at a youth...
First up we check out Morris from America, Morris is a 13-year-old African-American who moves to Germany with his dad and falls for a girl at a youth club who encourages him to open up and share his rapping skills.

In The Sea of Trees, a suicidal American played by Matthew McConaughey befriends a Japanese man lost in a forest near Mt. Fuji, a popular suicide spot and the two search for a way out.

In A24 Hour News we look at the release of Midsommar, A24 Public Access and preview an upcoming interview on our podcast with the writer/director of The Ballad of Lefty Brown, Jared Moshe.]]>2035a24,cannes,chadhartigan,craigrobinson,europeancinema,germany,gusvansant,independentcinema,japan,jaredmoshe,linakeller,markeeschristmas,matthewmcconaughey,midsommar,morrisfromamerica,mtfuji,rap,suicideforest,theballadofleftybrown,theseaoftreesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-equals-into-the-forest--18281925
In A24 Hour News we discuss Fox News and their outrage over the new HBO/A24 series, Euphoria.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18281925Mon, 01 Jul 2019 05:00:15 +0000The Nerd PartyLee and Dallas watch two A24 movies for the first time, Equals which is set in an emotionless utopia, stars Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart who fall in love when they regain their feelings from a mysterious disease, causing tensions between them...
In A24 Hour News we discuss Fox News and their outrage over the new HBO/A24 series, Euphoria.]]>2128a24,ariaster,cinema,dystopian,ellenpage,equals,evanrachelwood,foxnews,hbo,intotheforest,kristenstewart,midsommar,nicholashoult,scifi,zendayafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-de-palma-swiss-army-man--18262107
In A24 Hour News, Dallas and Lee discuss the breaking news that Robert Pattinson is dropping out of The Souvenir Part II and look at the hype machine for the upcoming Midsommar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18262107Mon, 17 Jun 2019 05:00:15 +0000The Nerd PartyBrian De Palma is the subject of A24's first documentary 'De Palma' as he shares experiences and insight into a career that has spanned over fifty years and in 'Swiss Army Man' Paul Dano is a suicidal young man who encounters a farting corpse played...
In A24 Hour News, Dallas and Lee discuss the breaking news that Robert Pattinson is dropping out of The Souvenir Part II and look at the hype machine for the upcoming Midsommar.]]>2256a24,blowout,briandepalma,carrie,cinema,danielradcliffe,documentary,dressedtokill,film,harrypotter,independentcinema,midsommar,missionimpossible,noahbaumbach,pauldano,robertpattinson,scarface,swissarmyman,thesouvenir,theuntouchablesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-green-room-the-lobster--18141781
Lee Hutchison and Dallas King look at Green Room, about a punk rock band who are forced to fight for survival after witnessing a murder at a neo-Nazi skinhead bar. The film stars the late Anton Yelchin who died tragically after the film was released, we celebrate his short but special career. We also discuss The Lobster directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, one of the most original films in the A24 catalogue, it's set in a dystopian near future, where single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into beasts and sent off into The Woods.

In A24 Hour News, we look at the success of The Lighthouse at the Cannes film festival.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18141781Mon, 03 Jun 2019 05:00:18 +0000The Nerd PartyWhat's your desert island band and if you were to be transformed into an animal what would it be? Lee Hutchison and Dallas King look at Green Room, about a punk rock band who are forced to fight for survival after witnessing a murder at a neo-Nazi...
Lee Hutchison and Dallas King look at Green Room, about a punk rock band who are forced to fight for survival after witnessing a murder at a neo-Nazi skinhead bar. The film stars the late Anton Yelchin who died tragically after the film was released, we celebrate his short but special career. We also discuss The Lobster directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, one of the most original films in the A24 catalogue, it's set in a dystopian near future, where single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into beasts and sent off into The Woods.

In A24 Hour News, we look at the success of The Lighthouse at the Cannes film festival.]]>2811a24,antonyelchin,benwishaw,cannes,cinema,colinfarrell,film,greenroom,imogenpoots,jeremysaulnier,neonazi,oliviacolman,patrickstewart,punk,rachelweisz,robertpattinson,startrek,thelighthouse,thelobster,yorgoslanthimosfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-krisha-the-adderall-diaries--18002106
Dallas King and Lee Hutchison also round up the latest A24 news with a look at the trailers for Midsommar and The Farewell.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18002106Mon, 20 May 2019 05:00:10 +0000The Nerd PartyWriter/Director Trey Edward Shults make his first appearance in the A24 filmography with the intense family drama Krisha and James Franco returns for the second time following Spring Breakers with The Adderall Diaries. Dallas King and Lee Hutchison...
Dallas King and Lee Hutchison also round up the latest A24 news with a look at the trailers for Midsommar and The Farewell.]]>1773a24,a24films,ariaster,christianslater,cinema,edharris,film,hansreiser,independentcinema,jamesfranco,krisha,midsommar,stephenelliot,theadderalldiaries,thefarewell,treyedwardshultsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-lulu-the-farewell-wang-interview-the-witch-remember--17832540
In A24 Hour News, Missing Frames host Shawn Eastridge interviews writer/director Lulu Wang about her new film The Farewell and we look ahead to a new film from Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Eggers return with The Lighthouse.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17832540Mon, 06 May 2019 05:00:17 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas King and Lee Hutchison are joined by blogger Kim Morrison to discuss one of A24's most famous films, The Witch and one of their most overlooked, Remember starring Christopher Plummer. In A24 Hour News, Missing Frames host Shawn Eastridge...
In A24 Hour News, Missing Frames host Shawn Eastridge interviews writer/director Lulu Wang about her new film The Farewell and we look ahead to a new film from Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Eggers return with The Lighthouse.]]>2565a24,anyataylorjoy,blackphillip,christopherplummer,churchofsatan,film,holocaust,horror,jenniferlawrence,luluwang,movies,nazis,remember,roberteggers,thefarewell,thelighthouse,thewitchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-room-mojave--17698435
In A24 Hour News, we look at the mysterious case and criticism A24 has received for the American release of Under The Silver Lake.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17698435Mon, 22 Apr 2019 05:00:22 +0000The Nerd PartyA24's last film of 2015, Room, would become their first Best Picture nominated release and a breakout role for Brie Larson. Following the successful Room was Mojave, a straight to streaming release starring Oscar Issac and Mark Wahlberg. Lee Hutchison...
In A24 Hour News, we look at the mysterious case and criticism A24 has received for the American release of Under The Silver Lake.]]>2325a24,academyawards,brielarson,captainmarvel,cinema,emmadonoghue,film,garretthedlund,indie,markwahlberg,marvel,mojave,oscarissac,room,underthesilverlake,waltongoggins,williammonahanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-dark-places-mississippi-grind--17523021After directing Mississippi Grind, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's next feature would be the billion dollar box office hit, Captain Marvel. What was it about this small indie movie that caught Marvel's attention?
Dallas King and Lee Hutchison look to answer those questions and more as they discuss these two movies.

We also round up the latest news from A24.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17523021Mon, 08 Apr 2019 05:00:17 +0000The Nerd PartyDark Places brings together some of the most exciting talent in Hollywood featuring Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Chloë Grace Moretz & Gillian Flynn, but does it make for a special movie? After directing Mississippi Grind, Anna Boden and Ryan...After directing Mississippi Grind, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's next feature would be the billion dollar box office hit, Captain Marvel. What was it about this small indie movie that caught Marvel's attention?
Dallas King and Lee Hutchison look to answer those questions and more as they discuss these two movies.

We also round up the latest news from A24.]]>2524a24,benmendelsohn,captainmarvel,charlieztheron,darkplaces,eighthgrade,euphoria,gillianflynn,indiecinema,marvel,mississippigrind,nicholashoult,ryanreynolds,thelastmaninsanfrancisco,truecrime,zendayafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-amy-the-end-of-the-tour--17343114
Lee Hutchison and Dallas King also round up the latest A24 news including Colin Farrell and Kogonada's sci-fi film, Dev Patel being cast in David Lowery's new film, A24 television and the new Midsommar trailer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17343114Mon, 25 Mar 2019 06:00:07 +0000The Nerd PartyThe incredibly talented Amy Winehouse and David Foster Wallace are the subject of two A24 films this week, Oscar winning documentary Amy and The End of the Tour. Lee Hutchison and Dallas King also round up the latest A24 news including Colin...
Lee Hutchison and Dallas King also round up the latest A24 news including Colin Farrell and Kogonada's sci-fi film, Dev Patel being cast in David Lowery's new film, A24 television and the new Midsommar trailer.]]>2344a24,a24television,amy,amywinehouse,ariaster,author,britishmusic,climax,colinfarrell,davidfosterwallace,davidlowery,devpatel,hbo,indiecinema,jazz,kogonada,midsommar,netflix,oscars,theendofthetourfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-bo-eighth-grade-burnham-interview-barely-lethal-slow-west--17254760
In A24 Hour News, Dallas speaks with Eighth Grade writer/director, Bo Burnham on the red carpet of the Scottish premiere. We also discuss the A24 presence at the Glasgow Film Festival, the Oscars and Independent Spirit awards and look ahead to Ari Aster's new movie, Midsommar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17254760Mon, 11 Mar 2019 06:00:10 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas King and Lee Hutchison look at two very diverse A24 movies, Barely Lethal and Slow West. In A24 Hour News, Dallas speaks with Eighth Grade writer/director, Bo Burnham on the red carpet of the Scottish premiere. We also discuss the A24...
In A24 Hour News, Dallas speaks with Eighth Grade writer/director, Bo Burnham on the red carpet of the Scottish premiere. We also discuss the A24 presence at the Glasgow Film Festival, the Oscars and Independent Spirit awards and look ahead to Ari Aster's new movie, Midsommar.]]>2239a24,ariaster,barelylethal,boburnham,cinema,eighthgrade,gff19,glasgowfilmfestival,gloriabell,haileesteinfeld,independentcinema,jamieking,michaelfassbender,midsommar,movie,samjackson,samuelljackson,slowwest,sophieturner,westernfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-cut-bank-ex-machina--17124504
In A24 Hour News, we discuss the next movie from Ari 'Hereditary' Aster and more award success for Eighth Grade.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17124504Mon, 25 Feb 2019 06:00:20 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas King and Lee Hutchison look at another two A24 films, Cut Bank a crime drama starring Liam Hemsworth and one of their most popular releases, Ex Machina. In A24 Hour News, we discuss the next movie from Ari 'Hereditary' Aster and more award...
In A24 Hour News, we discuss the next movie from Ari 'Hereditary' Aster and more award success for Eighth Grade.]]>2305a24,alexgarland,aliciavikander,cinema,cutbank,domhnallgleeson,eighthgrade,exmachina,independentspiritawards,indiecinema,liamhemsworth,movie,oscarisaacfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-milly-hereditary-shapiro-interview--17012287
Lee Hutchison speaks with Milly about what inspired her to pursue a career in acting at a young age.

What brought her to Broadway to play Matilda, a role that would win her a Tony award and Grammy nomination.

Her creative process and inspiration behind creating a series of concerts and cabarets to support the Anti-Bullying Movement

The casting process for Hereditary and working with Ari Aster to develop the character of Charlie and her unforgettable clucking nose.

What it was like to work on set with Toni Collette, Alex Wolff and Gabriel Byrne and filming THAT scene.

Becoming the face of Hereditary and the response to the marketing and the release with audiences.

Milly also picks her favourite A24 movie and what it means for her to join the long list of amazing female characters in their films.
​
Keep up to date with the latest news from Milly on…
Twitter - https://twitter.com/MillyShapiro & https://twitter.com/ShapiroSisters
Facebook –www.facebook.com/theshapirosisters
Instagram – www.instagram.com/shapirosisters & www.instagram.com/millyshapiro
www.shapirosisters.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17012287Mon, 18 Feb 2019 06:00:08 +0000The Nerd PartyA24 movies are filled with amazing characters but few have been as iconic as Hereditary’s Charlie played by Milly Shapiro. Lee Hutchison speaks with Milly about what inspired her to pursue a career in acting at a young age. What brought her to...
Lee Hutchison speaks with Milly about what inspired her to pursue a career in acting at a young age.

What brought her to Broadway to play Matilda, a role that would win her a Tony award and Grammy nomination.

Her creative process and inspiration behind creating a series of concerts and cabarets to support the Anti-Bullying Movement

The casting process for Hereditary and working with Ari Aster to develop the character of Charlie and her unforgettable clucking nose.

What it was like to work on set with Toni Collette, Alex Wolff and Gabriel Byrne and filming THAT scene.

Becoming the face of Hereditary and the response to the marketing and the release with audiences.

Milly also picks her favourite A24 movie and what it means for her to join the long list of amazing female characters in their films.
​
Keep up to date with the latest news from Milly on…
Twitter - https://twitter.com/MillyShapiro & https://twitter.com/ShapiroSisters
Facebook –www.facebook.com/theshapirosisters
Instagram – www.instagram.com/shapirosisters & www.instagram.com/millyshapiro
www.shapirosisters.com]]>2256a24,a24movies,acting,alexwolff,anti-bullying,ariaster,broadway,cinema,gabrielbyrne,hereditary,horror,indiecinema,interview,matilda,midsommar,millyshapiro,sundance,theatre,tonicollette,tonyawardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-son-of-a-gun-while-we-re-young--16978492
In A24 Hour News we look at the releases coming out of the Sundance Film Festival and announce a special guest interview for episode 10!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16978492Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:17 +0000The Nerd PartyWe move into the 2015 A24 releases with Son of a Gun, an Australian crime drama starring Ewan McGregor and Alicia Vikander and While We're Young, director Noah Baumbach tells the story of a New York documentarian and his wife (Ben Stiller & Naomi...
In A24 Hour News we look at the releases coming out of the Sundance Film Festival and announce a special guest interview for episode 10!]]>2568a24,adamdriver,aliciavikander,australia,benstiller,cinema,ewanmcgregor,hipsters,indie,millyshapiro,movies,naomiwatts,noahbaumbach,sonofagun,sundance,sundancefilmfestival,whilewereyoungfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-revenge-of-the-green-dragons-a-most-violent-year--16823614
In a bumper A24 Hour News segment, we look at the High Life trailer, MUBI distributing Under The Silver Lake in the UK, Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray reuniting for A24's first iTunes film, Oscar snubs and nominations and the Glasgow Film Festival which will feature three A24 films and an appearance from Bo Burnham!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16823614Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:14 +0000The Nerd PartyLee Hutchison and Dallas King discuss two very different A24 movies looking at the immigrant experience in New York, Revenge of the Green Dragons & A Most Violent Year. In a bumper A24 Hour News segment, we look at the High Life trailer, MUBI...
In a bumper A24 Hour News segment, we look at the High Life trailer, MUBI distributing Under The Silver Lake in the UK, Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray reuniting for A24's first iTunes film, Oscar snubs and nominations and the Glasgow Film Festival which will feature three A24 films and an appearance from Bo Burnham!]]>2694a24,amostviolentyear,billmurray,boburnham,cinema,eighthgrade,glasgowfilmfestival,indie,itunes,jessicachastain,martinscorsese,movies,mubi,oscarisaacs,revengeofthegreendragons,sofiacoppola,underthesilverlakefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-tusk-laggies--16701835
We discuss Kevin Smith's body horror shocker, Tusk, which was inspired by a gumtree advert and then pitched as movie on Smith's own podcast. Will it be #WalrusYes or #WalrusNo for our hosts?

We also review Laggies (Say When for UK audiences) which sees Kiera Knightly in the midst of a quarter-life crisis after her boyfriend proposes..

There's also a round up of the latest news in A24 Hour News.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16701835Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:04 +0000The Nerd PartyThe A24 Project is back with a diverse double bill, Tusk and Laggies / Say When. We discuss Kevin Smith's body horror shocker, Tusk, which was inspired by a gumtree advert and then pitched as movie on Smith's own podcast. Will it be #WalrusYes or...
We discuss Kevin Smith's body horror shocker, Tusk, which was inspired by a gumtree advert and then pitched as movie on Smith's own podcast. Will it be #WalrusYes or #WalrusNo for our hosts?

We also review Laggies (Say When for UK audiences) which sees Kiera Knightly in the midst of a quarter-life crisis after her boyfriend proposes..

There's also a round up of the latest news in A24 Hour News.]]>2204a24,chloegracemoretz,cinema,geek,independentcinema,indie,indiecinema,keiraknightley,kevinsmith,nerd,smodcast,sundance,tusk,walrusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-life-after-beth-the-captive--16487228
We also look at the latest news from A24 including the latest round of award nominations and the films to come at Sundance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16487228Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:05 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas King and Lee Hutchison discuss Life After Beth starring Aubrey Plaza as a zombie looking to rekindle a relationship and The Captive with Ryan Reynolds trying to find his missing daughter in the backwater of Canada. We also look at the...
We also look at the latest news from A24 including the latest round of award nominations and the films to come at Sundance.]]>2402a24,aubreyplaza,canada,cinema,film,geek,independentcinema,indie,indiecinema,lifeafterbeth,nerd,ryanreynolds,sundance,thecaptivefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-obvious-child-the-rover--16358687
We also look at the latest news from A24 including a way to watch all 72 A24 films for for free in America and of course, the candles!

If you leave a written review on iTunes for The A24 Project before December 16th, you will be in with a chance to win your choice of a Girls on Tops t-shirt and pick of A24 dvd/blu-ray. (UK Entries Only)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16358687Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:14 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas King and Lee Hutchison discuss the "abortion comedy" Obvious Child starring stand-up comic, Jenny Slate and a post-modern Australian western, The Rover with Guy Pierce and Robert Pattinson. We also look at the latest news from A24 including...
We also look at the latest news from A24 including a way to watch all 72 A24 films for for free in America and of course, the candles!

If you leave a written review on iTunes for The A24 Project before December 16th, you will be in with a chance to win your choice of a Girls on Tops t-shirt and pick of A24 dvd/blu-ray. (UK Entries Only)]]>2576a24,comedy,guypierce,independentcinema,indiecinema,jennyslate,netflix,plannedparenthood,robertpattinson,streamingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-under-the-skin-locke--16236912
We also look at the latest news from A24 in our new feature, A24 Hour News.

If you leave a written review on iTunes for The A24 Project before December 16th, you will be in with a chance to win your choice of a Girls on Tops t-shirt and pick of A24 dvd/blu-ray.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16236912Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:00:15 +0000The Nerd PartyDallas King and Lee Hutchison examine the sci-fi masterpiece, Under The Skin starring Scarlett Johansson as an alien praying on unsuspecting Scottish men and Locke featuring Tom Hardy who finds his life falling apart within the confines of his car on...
We also look at the latest news from A24 in our new feature, A24 Hour News.

If you leave a written review on iTunes for The A24 Project before December 16th, you will be in with a chance to win your choice of a Girls on Tops t-shirt and pick of A24 dvd/blu-ray.]]>3153a24,britishcinema,independentcinema,locke,scarlettjohansson,scottishcinema,tomhardy,ukcinema,undertheskinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-the-spectacular-now-enemy--16141155​
In this episode we're joined by co-host of Owl Post & Aggressive Negotiations, Matt Rushing as we discuss the teenage romance drama, The Spectacular Now starring Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley. Before Blade Runner 2049, there was Denis Villeneuve's masterpiece Enemy, which features not one but two Jake Gyllenhaal’s.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16141155Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:15:51 +0000The Nerd PartyWelcome to the third episode of The A24 Project, where we examine and review the movie catalogue of film distribution company A24, two movies at a time. ​ In this episode we're joined by co-host of Owl Post & Aggressive Negotiations, Matt Rushing as...​
In this episode we're joined by co-host of Owl Post & Aggressive Negotiations, Matt Rushing as we discuss the teenage romance drama, The Spectacular Now starring Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley. Before Blade Runner 2049, there was Denis Villeneuve's masterpiece Enemy, which features not one but two Jake Gyllenhaal’s.]]>2772a24,cinema,denisvilleneuve,film,films,jakegyllenhaal,milesteller,movies,review,shailenewoodleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-spring-breakers-the-bling-ring--16141154
This week we discuss one of the most infamous A24 releases, Spring Breakers starring James Franco and Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring based on the true story of a young group of thieves who stole from Hollywood celebrities.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16141154Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:13:06 +0000The Nerd PartyWelcome to the second episode of The A24 Project, where we examine and review the movie catalogue of film distribution company A24, two movies at a time. This week we discuss one of the most infamous A24 releases, Spring Breakers starring James...
This week we discuss one of the most infamous A24 releases, Spring Breakers starring James Franco and Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring based on the true story of a young group of thieves who stole from Hollywood celebrities.]]>2243a24,cinema,emmawatson,film,films,independentcinema,indiecinema,jamesfranco,movie,movies,sofiacoppola,springbreakers,theblingringfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-a-glimpse-inside-the-mind-of-charles-swan-iii-ginger-rosa--16141152
We start back in 2013 with A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III starring Charlie Sheen and Bill Murray and then British period drama, Ginger & Rosa starring Elle Fanning. ​]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16141152Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:11:06 +0000The Nerd PartyWelcome to the first episode of The A24 Project, where we examine and review the movie catalogue of film distribution company A24, two movies at a time. We start back in 2013 with A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III starring Charlie Sheen...
We start back in 2013 with A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III starring Charlie Sheen and Bill Murray and then British period drama, Ginger & Rosa starring Elle Fanning. ​]]>2325a24,billmurray,charliesheen,cinema,ellefanning,film,films,filmtwitter,independentcinema,indiecinema,movie,moviesfalsefull