ZOOTED OFF MOVIES

BEFORE SUNRISE Jul 02, 2021

In the third Linklater entry in our 'Richards' miniseries, we've come across the beginning to a personal favorite franchise of Jack and Alex's. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy act real romantic and we uhhhh, talk about it!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

DAZED AND CONFUSED Jun 17, 2021

The boys continue down their Richards miniseries by going further down the Richard Linklater mini-miniseries with perhaps one of his most widely acclaimed pictures and one that both hosts have quite a fondness for, the 1970s partygoing, coming-of-age film, DAZED AND CONFUSED! Not that there's too much that has yet to be said about this movie, but we dive into what makes this different from similar movies that came after it, the realism of the scenes, and we see just how good it is to get yourself Dazed and Confused while watching it with another patented Zooted Off Movies drinking game. Check it out!
Intro music is by Alex Brinkman

SLACKER Jun 03, 2021

Following up on our RICHARD miniseries, we crack off another sub-miniseries this week with the """first""" Richard Linklater film, SLACKER! (We know that there's another one now, but sure as hell did not at the time of recording)
This movie that inspired the likes of Kevin Smith, carries a free-flowing, conversational vibe, never spending too long with one character and constantly shifting throughout different parts of Austin, Texas. And well, all the characters in it are at least a little bit insane. Listen for discussion on the form, Linklater's later filmography, and one of the crown jewels of the podcast, the patented ZOOTED OFF MOVIES DRINKING GAME! *crowd cheers*
Intro music is by Alex Brinkman

DONNIE DARKO May 20, 2021

This week, the boys begin a brand new journey with some distance from previous miniseries...we are beginning a journey through the minds of Richards. As two individuals that began their true film obsessions with this film bro staple, Jack and Alex are discussing 2001's DONNIE DARKO, directed by Richard Kelly and starring a number of familiar faces, fronted by of course, Jake Gyllenhaal. Listen for some honest discussion of a movie that means a lot to both hosts but is out of its prime, and listen even further for Jack's insane read on this movie. Check it out!
Intro music is by Alex Brinkman

SAINT MAUD Apr 29, 2021

The boys get zooted off religion alongside the newest A24 horror/EPIX ORIGINAL release, the full length directorial debut of Rose Glass, SAINT MAUD. We dive fully into all of the most terrifying aspects of this religious obsession and well, religious obsessions overall!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

ARCHENEMY Apr 22, 2021

Jack and Alex get back together to close out the Spectrevision series yet again. In an entry in the superhero subversion series, sitting prominently next to 2008s HANCOCK, we have Adam Egypt Mortimer's follow-up to DANIEL ISN'T REAL in the Joe Manganiello starring alien superhero film ARCHENEMY! Join us for Paul Scheer talk round 2 and some more visions of spectres!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

ON THE ROCKS Mar 04, 2021

This week, Jack and Alex discuss the 2020 A24/Appletv+ hybrid release, Sofia Coppola's ON THE ROCKS. We talk about Bill Murray, infidelity, and all that other shit that you do when you're rich and charismatic. Check it out!
Intro music is by Alex Brinkman

PALM SPRINGS Feb 25, 2021

In another episode covering 2020 film releases, Jack and Alex discuss the Andy Samberg/Cristin Milotti riff on Groundhog Day, PALM SPRINGS. Listen to hear all about which aspects do and do not work, Conner O'Malley, and why we personally think the movie works.
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

POSSESSOR Feb 18, 2021

This week, continuing in the discussion of notable 2020 film releases, Jack and Alex get zooted off their own slowly melting away senses of being, with the Brandon Cronenberg sci-fi thriller, POSSESSOR. This mind-swap assassination plot is an absolute trip, and we get to talk about what it has to say about consent, dissociation, and melty face special effects. Check it out!
Intro music is by Alex Brinkman

THE INVISIBLE MAN Feb 11, 2021

In the first, real, legitimate, Zooted Off Movies episode, we dive into our 2020 miniseries in discussing the best films that that shitshow of a year had to offer. This is starting off with Leigh Whanell's THE INVISIBLE MAN, a psychological sci-fi horror movie centered around Elisabeth Moss dealing with the fallout of escaping her horrifying, abusive relationship with an invisibility discovering Oliver Jackson-Cohen. This movie rules. We also have a drinking game to go along with the trauma. Check it out!
Intro music is by Alex Brinkman

FIRST COW Feb 04, 2021

After a bit of a break, Jack and Alex return to discuss Kelly Reichardt's 2020 movie about one beautiful cow, two great friends, and a whole lot of tasty, oily cakes. ALSO, an announcement that we'll be transitioning towards a movie podcast not so weighed down by hipster bullshit. ZOOTED OFF COWS!
Intro music is by Alex Brinkman

MIDSOMMAR (DIRECTOR'S CUT) Dec 11, 2020

Jack and Alex meet up once again to discuss the MIDSOMMAR director's cut, almost a full half an hour longer longer than the theatrical release, presented on a really beautiful 4k release from A24 themselves. We really break down all the differences in the two cuts as well as fully diving into the plot itself and all of the Ari Aster knowledge we've gained since our first episode. Take your hallucinogens now and you'll really be peaking when we're getting into the meat of things....
Intro music is by Alex Brinkman

UNCUT GEMS (THE SEQUEL EPISODE) Dec 04, 2020

Returning to A24 for a small burst, we rediscuss 2019's panic attack in film-form from the Safdie brothers, UNCUT GEMS. The self-described "Safdie Brothers of Podcasting," Jack and Alex break this thing down in ways that we were simply not confident enough to do around launch! Hear some interesting Arno takes, breakdowns of different characters from NYC, and much much more!
Intro music is by Alex Brinkman

OCEAN'S EIGHT (SPECIAL Ocean's Two Series) Nov 27, 2020

Jack and Alex round out their series discussing the Ocean's franchise with the reboot/sequel that puts its sights on the never-before-mentioned sister of Clooney's character and a whole new squad of women and their fashion based heist. Listen for discussion of everyone involved, some of the interesting resolutions to this plot, and a very succinct, nice way of describing the franchise from Jack to close up the series. Check it out!

OCEAN'S THIRTEEN (SPECIAL Ocean's Two Series) Nov 20, 2020

We return once again for another installment of our Ocean's series, in which Jack is discovering this heist franchise for the very first time and uhhhhhh, it's pretty good! Listen to hear thoughts on what this movie gets right, and what parts are just baffling. And Al Pacino!

OCEAN'S TWELVE (SPECIAL Ocean's Two Series) Nov 13, 2020

Furthering along Jack's journey in watching these heist movies for the first time, he and Alex have found their way to the incredibly stylish, out-of-country installment with OCEAN'S TWELVE. Listen as we break down the plot, heist movie stakes, and become the millionth podcast to talk about the absolutely batshit Julia Roberts moment! Check it out!

OCEAN'S ELEVEN (SPECIAL Ocean's Two Series) Nov 06, 2020

On a recent episode, Jack admitted to never having seen a single movie in the OCEAN'S franchise, so in this incredibly meme-y episode of a podcast that belongs to us, and can therefore encompass whatever fucking movies we want, we're going on a journey with George Clooney and a bunch of other guys just being dudes. Get ready for an interesting start! As detailed throughout the episode, there was a lot of drinking going on throughout the runtime of this so ummmm, sorry.

MANIAC Oct 30, 2020

Continuing our short little 'Elijah Wood in horror roles' series, Jack and Alex get back together this week to discuss 2012's MANIAC, a remake of a film from 1980 in which Elijah Wood REALLY shows off his chops. We spend a lot of time talking about slashers as well as the OG version of this one, as well as wagging our fingers at Spectrevision for not having a movie like this in their catalog. (jk....mostly...)((SPECTREVISION PLEASE DROP A SLASHER CHALLENGE))
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

COME TO DADDY Oct 23, 2020

In a hastily prepared, last-minute Halloween miniseries to bridge the gap between the spooky month and our month of nothing but Ocean's discussions, Jack and Alex are here to discuss some Elijah Wood horror roles from outside the Spectrevision brand. Which brings us to COME TO DADDY, a very strange release from earlier this year from director Ant Timpson. Listen as we ride this tonal rollercoaster and discuss the various places this head trip of a movie goes. And be sure to listen next week when we break down the 2012, Elijah Wood starring, MANIAC remake. Check it out!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

SPECTREVISION AWARDS Oct 17, 2020

Jack and Alex get together this week to rank each and every individual Spectrevision release. Given this only includes 10-11 movies, this isn't a very long list, but it's something we care about deeply. Watch these movies! We want to see a Spectrevision 'Nightmare on Elm Street' movie!!!!!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

TRANSFERENCE Oct 09, 2020

This week, for the very first time...Jack and Alex discuss a video game. Played on Xbox One WITHOUT VR, we played through the entirety of Spectrevision's TRANSFERENCE. A game about reliving digitized memories and walking through an apartment, we discuss the gameplay aspects as well as the role Macon Blair plays in the whole thing. Check it out!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

SEVEN STAGES TO ACHIEVE ETERNAL BLISS Oct 01, 2020

This week, Jack and Alex discuss the dark comedy with pretty much every famous comedic actor that exists, Vivieno Caldinelli's SEVEN STAGES OF ETERNAL BLISS, a wild release about a cult and a bath tub that people just cannot stop killing themselves in. Listen to some discussion about Kate Micucci, Taika Waititi, Maria Bamford, Sam Huntington, Rhea Seehorn, Dan Harmon, and would you believe it....even more people! This episode is...FUN!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

COLOR OUT OF SPACE Sep 24, 2020

This week, Jack and Alex get into the slimy, pinkish muck while discussing the 2019 H. P. Lovecraft adaptation starring our lord and savior, Nic Cage. That is to say, it's COLOR OUT OF SPACE time. We talk about every aspect of this movie, including all the different younger actors, Tommy Chong, the short story it's based on, and several different R. L. Stine related bits of television programming. Check it out!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman
Outro music is Flamingo by Kero Kero Bonito

DANIEL ISN'T REAL Sep 11, 2020

This week, Alex and Jack get together to talk about Adam Egypt Mortimer's DANIEL ISN'T REAL, an entry into the cannon of all time great movies about imaginary friends starring Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sasha Lane and some very vibrant colors and goopy special effects. Check it out!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman
Outro music is My Evil Twin by They Might Be Giants

MANDY Sep 03, 2020

This week, Jack and Alex get together to talk about the most noteworthy Spectrevision release to date, that is, the batshit, bugnuts, Panos Cosmatos directed, Nic Cage starring, drug trip of a movie called MANDY. Get ready to hear some opinions on what's going on here and a whole lot of talk about the impressive style on display here. Check it out!
Intro music is by Alex Brinkman
Outro music is the tiniest clip of Starless by King Crimson

THE GREASY STRANGLER Aug 27, 2020

These two bullshit artists have returned to discuss an incredibly divisive...incredibly greasy film. Jim Hosking's 2016 film, THE GREASY STRANGLER, is near impossible to categorize other than being on Jack's official list of cool ass shit.
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

THE BOY Aug 21, 2020

No, not the fancy doll lad Brahams, not Taika Waititi's stellar Hawaiian coming-of-age film, Jack and Alex are here this week to talk about Craig Mcneil's 2015 release THE BOY, covering the childhood of a troubled kid living with his single dad in a motel in the middle of nowhere...and the relationship he forms with Dwight Schrute. Join us as we talk about the movie Alex calls "The Florida Project if it was just one kid spitting loogies on windshields for its entire runtime."
Intro music by Alex Brinkman
Outro music is Only A Lad by Oingo Boingo

OPEN WINDOWS Aug 13, 2020

This week, Jack and Alex get together to discuss their very first SCREEN movie. Joining the ranks of things like UNFRIENDED and SEARCHING, we have the Spectrevision-released, Elijah Wood and Sasha Grey-starring OPEN WINDOWS! This brings with it discussion about past careers of the leads and other noteworthy releases within this very limited horror subgenre. Check it out!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT Aug 06, 2020

This week, Alex and Jack get together to talk about the black-and-white, role reversed vampire movie A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT from director Ana Lily Amirpour. This movie, completely in Farsi, is a completely unique experience, being "the first Iranian vampire western" film, there's a lot to talk about...but mostly we just gush.
Intro music by Alex Brinkman
Outro music this week is Yarom Bia by Kiosk

COOTIES Jul 30, 2020

Alex and Jack this week cover a 2014 horror comedy movie about zombie children that is handled about as well as one could expect. This star studded comedy cast is led by Elijah Wood but features Rainn Wilson, Allison Pill, that guy from LOST tripping on mushrooms, Leigh Whannel, and Kenneth from 30 Rock! Join us to find out if this horror comedy succeeds in either genre!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman
Outro music is I Kill Children by Dead Kennedys

LFO Jul 24, 2020

No, Jack and Alex are not discussing the legendary pop and hip-hop band LFO (Lyte Funky Ones) this week, they're talking about the 2013 Swedish psychological horror/sci-fi movie directed by Antonio Tubén, LFO! This is the second in our series covering Spectrevision films, a company mainly devoted to horror releases and this slots in perfectly after our trip to Toad Road last week, as LFO follows an awkward middle-aged man who has discovered the precise droning noise that can make other people follow your every command. Listen for discussion of the whole story as well as some talk about Paul Verhoeven's HOLLOW MAN and how the movies have some...similar themes.
Intro music by Alex Brinkman
Outro music this week is LFO - Summer Girls

TOAD ROAD Jul 16, 2020

Jack and Alex start out a brand new miniseries covering SPECTREVISION, a horror based film production company founded by Daniel Noah, Josh C. Waller, and Elijah Wood in 2010. This is the first movie out of the gate and it is a ballsy move, TOAD ROAD, a 2012 film from director Jason Banker following a group of drug-users/party people in a documentary/faux-documentary style as they hang out, drink, do drugs, and investigate an urban legend about a GATEWAY TO HELL. Abandon all expectations. See some visions of some spectres.
Intro music by Alex Brinkman
Outro music is Possum Kingdom by The Toadies

John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch + AN ANNOUNCEMENT Jul 09, 2020

In our LONG AWAITED return to podcasting, we make a big announcement regarding what we're covering going forward in our complete overhaul/transition into the world of other studios. After that, Jack and Alex discuss the netflix original, children's musical/comedy, JOHN MULANEY & THE SACK LUNCH BUNCH! A24-Z24 goes into full effect next week but first, enjoy this silly conversation about childhood innocence, the works of Mark Twain, David Byrne, and Wonder Showzen. Be prepared to see some Spectres...

A24 TV SERIES - Euphoria FINALE (ft. Amanda Zoladz) May 04, 2020

Jack returns again for one last week discussing the HBO/A24 horny druggy high school show to close out the Euphorantine series. Joined by partner in quarantine, Amanda Zoladz, they break down what happens in the final episode and give their opinions on the show overall, as well as talking about their favorite plotlines and characters and speculating where season 2 will find everyone.
Intro music is Teenagers by My Chemical Romance

A24 TV SERIES - Euphoria episodes 6 + 7 (ft. Amanda Zoladz) Apr 27, 2020

Another episode from quarantine finds Jack and Amanda at the tail end of season one of HBO/A24's Euphoria. We break down and spoil the plots of both episodes and talk pretty extensively about characters' Halloween costumes, so check it out!
Intro music is Teenagers by My Chemical Romance

A24 TV SERIES - Eurphora Episodes 4 + 5 (ft. Amanda Zoladz) Apr 20, 2020

Back for another week of quarantine, Jack and Amanda are diving into the fifth and sixth episodes of A24/HBO's Euphoira. This gets into a discussion about the carnival episode that is just as tangled up as the episode itself and all of the repercussions that come along with it in the fifth episode.
Intro music is Teenagers by My Chemical Romance

A24 TV SERIES - Euphoria episodes 2 + 3 (ft. Amanda Zoladz) Apr 13, 2020

For another week in quarantine, Jack invites his partner Amanda onto the podcast to talk about Euphoria. This dives in to the second and third episodes as well as individual thoughts on drug dealers, serial killer behaviors, and pornhub licensing rights. Check it out!
Intro music is Teenagers by My Chemical Romance

A24 TV SERIES - Euphoria episode 1 (ft. Amanda Zoladz) Apr 06, 2020

This week, in a somewhat random choice, Jack is discussing the first episode of HBO's Euphoria with special guest/quarantine partner Amanda Zoladz. Discussion leans towards other coming-of-age media including but not limited to Degrassi and other A24 releases and we see how they stack up in terms of horniness. Check it out!
Intro music is Teenagers by My Chemical Romance

A24 TV SERIES - Playing House pilot Mar 30, 2020

Although the two hosts could not get together face-to-face because of this horrifying thing that's going on with the world right now, Jack dug deep down into the vaults to find the first thing he recorded on his own for the podcast. I remember very little of the contents of this thing but I do know...I talk about another podcast for a great deal of this runtime. Check it out!
Intro music is Pump Up the Jam by Technotronic

BONUS - Joker (For some reason) Mar 19, 2020

For no reason other than Alex not having seen it and some reference to it in an earlier episode that neither host can even remember, Jack and Alex got together this week to watch and discuss Todd Phillips' JOKER. This shit is goofy and probably way past the point of any kind of relevancy but was a good time. We sure did get into it.
Intro music is 30 (instrumental) by Danny Brown

Episode #100 - The A24 Chore A24 Awards Mar 12, 2020

Jack and Alex, left with no way of seeing First Cow, instead do a retrospective on all the movies they've seen in the form of an awards ceremony. And this isn't any regular awards ceremony. Each host presents their top choice in the categories of Prettiest, Horniest, Most Fun to Watch While Drinking and (or) Smoking, Most Empathetic, and Most Forgettable. As well as announcing their current choices for top three performances by both actors and actresses, and their top 3 A24 movies overall! It's a big episode with a lot of conversation about our favorites, check it out!
Intro music is Being Yourself by Anna Meredith from the Eighth Grade soundtrack

Episode #99 - The Elephant Queen Mar 05, 2020

Returning to cover the elusive (to non-Apple users) documentary from A24 and appletv+, Jack and Alex sit down this week to talk about the very last movie remaining on their A24 journey, at least...until First Cow is released tomorrow. We talk a lot about the structure of the doc and just what kinds of stuff this thing taught us, as well as a good tangent about what will be going on with the podcast moving forward. Check it out!
Intro music is Crazy by Cypress Hill

Episode #98 - In Fabric Feb 27, 2020

Alex and Jack are here this week discussing Peter Strickland's "evil dress" movie, IN FABRIC, and they watched the special unrated edition, with presumably nothing added but a little bit of mannequin pussy (not the band either sadly). We talk a bunch about Peter Strickland's other works as well as the weird tone that this thing is working with and how it stacks up to other A24 released horror movies.
Intro music this week is Seam by Seam by Homeboy Sandman

Episode #97 - Waves Feb 20, 2020

Alex and Jack get together this week to discuss one of their favorite (and evidently A24's) favorite directors, Trey Edward Schults, and his newest movie WAVES. This was a hugely anticipated episode for both hosts and a movie like this has a whole lot to talk about, especially considering so much of the music was stuff that both hosts grew up listening to. There's also a brief mention of an A24 Weird Al project that we hope will be willed into existence by this podcast. (please a24)
Intro music is Rushes by Frank Ocean

Episode #96 - The Kill Team Feb 13, 2020

Jack and Alex get together this week to talk about the BALLSY move about abuse of power within the U.S. military that's apparently a narrative version of a documentary from the same director, Dan Krauss. (A fact that we did not know until after recording!) This brings some talking about Nat Wolff and also, Starship Troopers!
Intro music this week is Power for Power by Swans

Episode #95 - Low Tide Feb 06, 2020

Alex and Jack got this modern day pirate movie to talk about this week, with the dubloon fueled coming-of-age film LOW TIDE directed by Kevin McMullin. Jack's voice is in a pure growly state for listeners that enjoy that type of thing, and it allows for a real glimpse inside what it means to look at something like this critically at all!
Intro music is Stay Gold by Run the Jewels

Episode #94 - The Death of Dick Long Jan 30, 2020

Jack and Alex get together this week to talk about the follow-up by one half of the minds behind Swiss Army Man, the white-trash weirdo crime film THE DEATH OF DICK LONG. A lot goes into talking about the beers and the music in this thing and it's a fun episode. Check it out!
Intro music is Down With the Sickness by Disturbed (lol)

Episode #93 - Share Jan 23, 2020

Alex and Jack get together to talk about the A24/HBO release coing-of-age drama, SHARE from director Pippa Bianco. Not having watched Euphoria, there's a different take to be gotten here from some boys that might be making some baseless judgements about the contents of that. Get ready for some talks about the horrors of being a teenager in the digital age.
Intro music is Believe by CHER

Episode #92 - Skin Jan 16, 2020

Alex and Jack get together this week to discuss a film about a reformed skinhead and the path that leads him to give up his hatred, and BOY is this movie wild. Larger philosophical discussion is had around hatred and just why we should care about this particular skinhead, but you'll have to listen to learn more! Check it out!

ADJACENT24 - Daddy Longlegs (BONUS SAFDIECEMBER SERIES) Jan 15, 2020

Jack and Alex get together to talk about the 2008 Safdie brothers film Daddy Longlegs, also known as "Go Get Some Rosemary." The discussion mainly revolves around the way that it slots into the Safdie's filmography and there are spoilers within. Also shouts out to us for finally giving Ronald Bronstein some credit!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

Episode #91 - Our Favorite Movies of 2019! Jan 10, 2020

Jack and Alex get away from talking about A24 releases (but not really) this week to talk about 2019 in film overall while discovering each other's blindspots and just generally having a good time.
Intro music is The Blade by Daniel Lopatin off of the Uncut Gems score

Episode #90 - UNCUT GEMS Jan 02, 2020

Jack and Alex got together to go on a trip to the theater and see the new film from the Safdie brother, UNCUT GEMS. This follow-up to GOOD TIME was near the top of both hosts' most anticipated of 2019 list and the breakneck pace of it makes for a quick and very interesting discussion of one of the most exciting release of the year. Get ready to appreciate some Adam Sandler.
Intro music this week is Diamonds on my Wrist by Lil Uzi Vert

ADJACENT24 - Lonely John trilogy(???) BONUS SAFDIECEMBER SERIES Jan 01, 2020

After a brief hiatus for the holidays, Jack and Alex get together to talk about some more Safdie brothers shorts! Those being, John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island, Acquaintances of a Lonely John, and John's Gone. We can't even tell if there's much more of a link than the name of Benny Safdie's character in each, but they are very worth the watch. Check it out!
Intro music is by Alex Brinkman

Episode #89 - The Farewell Dec 19, 2019

Alex and Jack get together this week to talk about the incredibly recent, much buzzed about film, The Farewell, directed by Lulu Wang and starring Awkwafina and Shuzhen Zhao. The movie deals majorly in tradition and the overall idea of death in ways that were fascinating without alienating the hosts and it made for a very exciting discussion.
Intro music this week is A Fond Farewell by Elliot Smith

Episode #88 - The Souvenir ft. Matt Sharp Dec 12, 2019

Jack and Alex enlist the help of guest Matt Sharp to talk about the British romantic drama from director Joanna Hogg, THE SOUVENIR. This prompts discussion about what genre this really falls under and which A24 movies deserve sequels the most. Check it out!
Intro music is Punch-Drunk Melody, composed by Jon Brion for Punch-Drunk Love

Episode #87 - Under the Silver Lake Dec 05, 2019

Jack took off work early so that he and Alex would have enough time to watch this chunky 2+ hour modern-noir/Hitchcock jackoff movie and the result is this podcast right here! Coming along with the movie, the conversation obviously includes a lot of conspiracy theory talk as well as talk about women's bodies! Check it out!
intro music is Add it Up by Violent Femmes

ADJACENT24 - The Black Balloon (BONUS SAFDIECEMBER SERIES) Dec 04, 2019

On a loosey goosey bonus episode, Jack and Alex watch THE BLACK BALLOON, a short film from the Safdie brothers that follows a balloon floating between various groups of people in New York City

ADJACENT24 - The Ralph Handel Story (BONUS SAFDIECEMBER SERIES) Nov 27, 2019

Since there isn't another Krisha episode to line up with Thanksgiving this year, this is what we've got instead of a main feed episode, who even has time for Under the Silver Lake at this time of the year?! Jack and Alex kick off a new Adjacent24 miniseries covering the earlier works of the LaMotte bros of filmmaking, the Safdies! Our journey is beginning with a faux documentary that features Benny in front of the camera in a series of stand-up comedy routines and interview segments that we had a ton of fun with.
NEXT WEEK: THE BLACK BALLOON
Intro music provided by Alex Brinkman

Episode #86 - Native Son Nov 21, 2019

The boys return to discuss the joint HBO/A24 venture NATIVE SON. The movie is an adaptation of a Richard Wright novel that we...read the wikipedia plot synopsis for! We talk a whole lot about genre and poserdom and a whole lot more. Check it out!

Episode #85 - Gloria Bell Nov 14, 2019

Jack and Alex get together for another week to discuss Gloria Bell, and the place the podcast was back when the trailer for this movie dropped. Also included is some talk about the Rugrats/All Grown Up canon, viagra jokes, and multiple other podcasts! Check it out!
Intro music is Gloria by Laura Branigan

Episode #84 - Climax [COMMENTARY] Nov 08, 2019

Alex and Jack got together this week to record a commentary track to Gaspar Noe's CLIMAX, and after some initial technical difficulties got the full thing recorded. Just press play when we say to or well, listen without it, we're really just talking about NOT doing drugs and that kind of stuff. Check it out!
Intro music is Rollin' and Scratchin' by Daft Punk

Episode #83 - THE LIGHTHOUSE Oct 31, 2019

In today's special Halloween edition of The A24 Chore, Jack and Alex discuss THE LIGHTHOUSE, just after returning from a 45 minute drive in the gloomy rain from the nearest theater playing the movie. This is a first impressions recording that avoids spoilers but it most definitely does not avoid ENTHUSIASM. All of our takes on Willem Dafoe, Robert Pattinson, and slick, windy black-and-white photography can be found here. Check it out!

Episode #82 - The Hole in the Ground Oct 24, 2019

Alex and Jack get together to get spooky in preparation for Halloween, (and because they've reached that point in A24's filmography) with THE HOLE IN THE GROUND. A scary kid movie from the horrifying DirecTV/A24 partnership.
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

Episode #81 - Outlaws Oct 17, 2019

Alex and Jack return with a film from the lovely folks of DirecTV in tandem with A24 and this one is all about motorcycles and motorcycle gangs, topics that are OBVIOUSLY parts of many A24 movies (they are not). This was a fun episode that involves a whole lot of both hosts talking about how they have never watched an episode of Sons of Anarchy, so check that out!
Intro music is Lunacy by Swans

Episode #80 - Mid90s Oct 10, 2019

Jack and Alex return to get fully into a movie entirely set within the time period in which they were born, that is, Jonah Hill's directorial debut MID90S! It's an important part of A24's releases and it gave these two mid-90s kids a whole lot to reminisce about, even if neither host is a cool skateboarder.
Intro music is Steal My Sunshine by Len

Episode #79 - The Children Act Oct 03, 2019

Alex and Jack return to talk about a hard-hitting drama from DirecTV and A24. Our mixed up feelings about religion, blood transfusion, and infidelity are all laid out here, as well as our thoughts about THIS MOVIE. Check it out!
Intro music is Molly by Ratboys

BONUS - MUNCHAUSEN (ADJACENT24 Ari Aster MIDSOMMAR MADNESS series) Oct 02, 2019

In the finale of the MIDSOMMAR MADNESS series, Jack and Alex talk about MUNCHAUSEN. This silent short is about pretty much exactly what you think it is and made for an excellent episode, so check it out!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

Episode #78 - A Prayer Before Dawn Sep 26, 2019

Alex and Jack get together this week to talk about a movie that is stunningly artistic for just how masculine the thing is. A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN! A prison-based drama that really subverts some action movie tropes and leaves a whole lot of violence to talk about! Check it out!
Intro is Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi

BONUS - BASICALLY and C'EST LA VIE (ADJACENT24 Ari Aster MIDSOMMAR MADNESS Series) Sep 25, 2019

In the third installment on the short films of Ari Aster, Jack and Alex go for a 2-for-1 episode discussing the two most similar works he's done, BASICALLY and C'EST LA VIE. Both shorts are available on vimeo and spark some interesting discussion about Ms. Maisel and class-struggle or some shit. Check it out!
Intro music by Alex Brinkman

Episode #77 - Goin' Back to NEVER GOIN' BACK Sep 19, 2019

In a fast and loose type of hangout episode, Jack and Alex rewatched Augustine Frizzell's NEVER GOIN' BACK, a raunchy comedy that's mostly about underage drug and alcohol but also, the heartwarming friendship between leads Maia Mitchell and Camila Morrone. Crack open a brew or do whatever illicit substance you're into and check it out!
Intro music is Roll With Us by Doja Cat

Episode #76 - EIGHTH GRADE (SPOILER SPECIAL) Sep 12, 2019

Jack and Alex return to a movie they already covered very early in the run of the podcast and have a massive amount of affection for, that is, Bo Burnham's directiorial debut, EIGHTH GRADE. This is full of spoilers and nostalgia and this movie just offers a ridiculous amount of stuff for two socially awkward young men to talk about. GUCCI!
Intro music is Orinoco Flow by Enya

Episode #75 - Woman Walks Ahead Sep 05, 2019

Jack and Alex get together to talk about a film they weren't all too excited about, but the question is if they were right to not be excited. Sldo included are talks about DirecTV titles, Jessica Chastain, biopics, nature photography, genocide, and violence towards women! Fun stuff!
Intro music is Indians by Anthrax

BONUS - THE TURTLE'S HEAD (ADJACENT24 Ari Aster MIDSOMMAR MADNESS series) Sep 04, 2019

Jack and Alex are back for a bonus episode about one of the stranger shorts in Ari Aster's catalog that was an even larger surprise than the already insanely surprising short we covered last week. We get a great opportunity to talk about noir as a genre as well as the ridiculous things this means for the career of Aster. Check it out!
Intro music composed by Alex Brinkman

Episode #74 - THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO Aug 29, 2019

In an only somewhat planned out turn, Jack and Alex got together this week to talk about THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO, and movie directed by Joe Talbot and written by/starring Jimmie Fails. This is a newly rentable movie that has had a lot of people very excited, including us! Discussion goes all over the place and really talks about the importance of having your own narrative and the powers of nostalgia in regards to places or points in time. Check it out!

BONUS - THE STRANGE THING ABOUT THE JOHNSONS (ADJACENT24 MIDSOMMAR Madness Series) Aug 28, 2019

The boys get together to talk about the shocking, viral short film that preceded Ari Aster's A24 hits, HEREDITARY and MIDSOMMAR. This is an intensely disturbing short that had both parties pretty damn surprised and if you've seen it, which we would suggest you do before listening to this, you know that it provides a whole lot of stuff to talk about. Check it out!

Episode #73 - How to Talk to Girls at Parties Aug 22, 2019

This week, Jack and Alex get together to talk about John Cameron Mitchell's adaptation of a punk-rock based short story from Neil Gaiman. That is, HOW TO TALK TO GIRLS AT PARTIES, a movie that, while maligned, got both hosts pretty pumped up and provided a whole lot to talk about. Topics include punk-rock, Elle Fanning (the reigning queen of A24), Neil Gaiman, and much, MUCH more!
Intro music is Gog & Demagogue from John Cameron Mitchell's musical podcast Anthem: Homonculus

BONUS - Florence Pugh in LADY MACBETH (ADJACENT24 MIDSOMMAR series) Aug 20, 2019

In a solo bonus episode, Jack talks a bit about LADY MACBETH, a movie that stars Florence Pugh, an actress that both hosts stated huge appreciation of for her role in MIDSOMMAR, despite being entirely unfamiliar with her acting. This marks the first in a bonus episode series that will continue next week with THE STRANGE THING ABOUT THE JOHNSONS.

Episode #72 - First (Second) Reformed SPOILER Special ft. James Pentuic Aug 15, 2019

Jack and Alex return to the well and get washed in the blood with help of returning guest James Pentuic. This being the second coming of FIRST REFORMED, they really dig into some meat and talk about as many aspects of Paul Schrader's 2018 crisis-of-faith of film as they can possibly pack into this long of an episode and have a good time doing it.
Intro music this week is Music for a Found Harmonium by Penguin Cafe Orchestra

Episode #71 - Backstabbing for Beginners Aug 08, 2019

Alex and Jack got together this week to talk about a movie rooted in reality. That is, the corruption behind the UN's Oil-for-Food program in the early 2000s in BACKSTABBING FOR BEGINNERS! This movie is interesting to say the least and it provides a great opportunity to get more political than we intended to and really talk out our asses for a little bit! It's fun!

Episode #70 - Lean On Pete Aug 01, 2019

Jack and Alex get together to talk about Andrew Haigh's sad horse movie, LEAN ON PETE. This gets into the "king and queen of independent cinema," the sad horse genre (not to be confused with Bojack Horseman), and the camerawork that made Alex faint!
Intro music is Old Town Road (remix) by Lil Nas X

Episode #69 - The Last Movie Star Jul 25, 2019

Jack and Alex got together this week to talk about Adam Rifkin's film that capped off Burt Reynolds' storied career. As two people that aren't entirely aware of the man, we got to give this a real viewing and really look at what makes the movie special and what doesn't. It also serves as some jumping off points to endlessly bring up Bojack Horseman :^)
Intro music is the Die Like a Rockstar instrumental from Danny Brown's XXX

BONUS - THE KRAMER CHRONICLES COME TO LIFE?!? (EMOTIONAL, NOT CLICKBAIT) Jul 22, 2019

Alex and Jack record a special episode of the really abstract premise for a podcast they came up with on the last bonus episode of the show. We really just went off the handle with this one. We took a Seinfeld script and removed all of Kramer's lines and then tried to use our inner-Kramers to intuit what the main himself was thinking and doing in those moments.

Episode #68 - The Vanishing of Sidney Hall Jul 18, 2019

Jack and Alex walk blindly into this week's episode about THE VANISHING OF SIDNEY HALL. We have some real discussion about the movie's multiple timelines, its relationship both to A24 as well as DirecTV, and some of the other surprises involved in a somewhat overlooked film in the catalog. Check it out!
Intro music is Air-Conditioned Nightmare by Mr. Bungle

Episode #67 - The Ballad of Lefty Brown Jul 11, 2019

This week on the A24 Chore, the boys discuss the Bill Pullman feature, THE BALLAD OF LEFTY BROWN, and Jack reiterates his feelings about westerns 5,000(?) times! After a few weeks of really going for it with 2019 releases, Jack and Alex finally finished off the last movie of 2017 and are ready to face whatever comes next, especially after talking about this yeehaw shit.

Episode #66 - MIDSOMMAR Jul 03, 2019

Alex and Jack take a trip this week to an isolated community somewhere in Sweden to take various hallucinogenic substances and also!, to bring you a conversation about the brand new film from A24's horror darling, Ari Aster. That being, MIDSOMMAR! This was Jack's most anticipated of the year, so there's tons of excitement here in this spoiler-free discussion. With our butts clenched, we proceed into the great beyond of vibrant, eerie, podcasting :)

Episode #65 - HIGH LIFE Jun 27, 2019

In a turn of events that can only be described as incredibly reckless and inappropriate, the boys found themselves watching the newly rentable sci-fi-erotic-thriller from Claire Denis, HIGH LIFE! In a bit of a summer detour here, we're taking this way out of order just due to fascination in the movie and a shared admiration for GOOD TIME star Robert Pattinson. This episode is as free of spoilers as possible but still full of some excited conversation about the film. Check it out!

Episode #64 - THE DISASTER ARTIST Jun 20, 2019

Jack and Alex return for another week of podcasting to talk about one of the bigger names in A24's catalog, that being the movie detailing the making of The Room, Tommy Wiseau's masterpiece of incompetent filmmaking. That movie being of course, THE DISASTER ARTIST! We getting into the weeds regarding the insane number of cameos in this thing and Jack even talks about how uncomfortable this incredibly watchable movie makes him when looked at through the lens of the outsider artist it's based on. Get into it!
Intro music this week is Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley

Episode #63 - LADY BIRD Jun 13, 2019

Returning to the very first A24 movie that they saw together, Jack and Alex are talking about Greta Gerwig's 2017 Sacramento coming-of-age film, LADY BIRD. It's an incredibly rambly episode that could have went on even longer than the already ridiculous length of this podcast because we just love the movie that much. Give it a listen to hear some real fun takes on one of the most accomplished films in the A24 catalog.

Episode #62 - The Killing of a Sacred Deer Jun 06, 2019

This week, Alex and Jack discuss the surreal, dark-comedy-horror(???) film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER! As a first time watch for Jack and a third watch for Alex, you get to see both sides of the experience in this wildly strange, wildly thought-provoking piece of A24 podcasting history!
Intro music this week is Love You to Death by Type O Negative

Episode #61 - The Florida Project May 30, 2019

This week, we discuss Sean Baker's humanist look at the people living below the poverty line on the outskirts of Disney World, that is to say, we talked about THE FLORIDA PROJECT! The movie that made us hate kids slightly less and cry our goddamn eyes out! Check it out!
Follow Jack on instagram: @zootedoffmovies
Intro music this week is Celebration by Kool & the Gang

Episode #60 - Woodshock May 24, 2019

Jack and Alex are back again to talk about one of the most confounding uses of marijuana since 'Reefer Madness' within WOODSHOCK, the film from Kate and Laura Mulleavy. This leads into a whole conversation about what exactly happens when some well-known fashion designers pivot to making a movie (hint: it's Woodshock).
Intro music this week is Kush Coma by Danny Brown ft. A$AP Rocky & Zelooperz

Episode #59 - Good Time May 16, 2019

Jack and Alex are here again to cover one of their favorite A24 movies that also happens to be similarly created by some brothers. GOOD TIME by the Safdie brothers that is! Despite some technical issues, this spoiler-filled discussion of the film has a lot of excitement from both parties and is just a great step in us covering the beginning of this A24 renaissance we've been existing in.
Intro music is Hospital Escape / Access-A-Ride by Oneohtrix Point Never from the soundtrack to this very movie

Episode #58 - Menashe May 09, 2019

This week, Jack and Alex get a little bit out of their comfort zones so that they could discuss MENASHE, directed by Joshua Z Weinstein. This includes a lot of talk about similar plot lines involving bad dads and what you're supposed to do when a movie is simply just not made for you. Check it out!

BONUS - Updates, A24 Movie Rankings, and The Kramer Chronicles??? May 09, 2019

In this incredibly loose B-B-B-Bonus episode of The A24 Chore the hosts talk about stuff that isn't A24 related for a little while and then make three lists: Top 5 movies we've done so far, Bottom 3 we've done so far, and an innumerable amount of A24 movies that have us excited to continue living. :^) Check it out!

Episode #57 - A Ghost Story May 02, 2019

This week, Jack and Alex get extra philosophical about life and talk about a bunch of stuff that normally only comes up when you're stoned, that is to say, we watched David Lowery's A GHOST STORY! Because of all the questions this movie has to ask its audience and just the overall nature of the film, our episode is almost as long as the movie itself! We're pumped to bring you this uncut, heavy on the spoilers discussion of one of the movies that really put A24 on the map. Check it out!
Intro music this week is Single Ghosts by Open Mike Eagle

Episode #56 - It Comes at Night Apr 25, 2019

Alex and Jack are back to talk about one of their favorite topics, A24 horror movies! This week, we're covering Trey Edward Schults' follow-up to Krisha, the spooky, vaguely zombie-related horror of IT COMES AT NIGHT! This was a second viewing for both of us and made for a super fruitful conversation, Check it out!
Intro music is Uneven Compromise by Lil Ugly Mane

Episode #55 - The Exception Apr 18, 2019

This week we get to ask some of the real questions, because we've got a movie on our hands where a romance between a maid and a goddamn nazi officer. We had a lot of fun talking about this one even if our historical knowledge isn't all there, so check it out!
Intro music is The Only Exception by Paramore

Episode #54 - The Lovers Apr 11, 2019

This week, Jack and Alex jump right back into talking about romantic relationships with THE LOVERS, a movie about a married couple who are both in mirrored extra-marital affairs and let us just say this before you listen, it is FASCINATING. We also get into discussions about bland titles and presumably, the television program FRIENDS. Check it out!
Intro music this week is My Life is Over and I Couldn't Be Happier by PUP

Episode #53 - Free Fire Apr 04, 2019

Jack and Alex are back for another week and this time they're covering a 90 minute gunfight with a star-studded cast, that's right, they covered Ben Wheatley's FREE FIRE. We get to have some fun talking about action movies, 1970s touchstones, and Armie Hammer's handsome self. Check it out!
Intro music this week is Let it Bang by A$AP FERG ft. Schoolboy Q

Episode #52 - The Blackcoat's Daughter Mar 28, 2019

Jack and Alex are ringing in their 1 year anniversary of the podcast with a conversation of some nice A24 horror! This allows us to talk about the whole genre itself as well as Emma Roberts and little Sally Draper. Give it a listen and thanks so much for our handful of fans!
Intro music is The Best Ever Death Metal Band Out of Denton by The Mountain Goats

Episode #51 - Trespass Against Us Mar 21, 2019

Alex and Jack come to you this week to discuss the Australia-set, crime...drama...thing that is Adam Smith's TRESPASS AGAINST US. This leads into some real conversation about crime movies, movies in which they say the title in the movie, and the one-and-only, MICHAEL FASSBENDER. Check it out!

Episode #50 - 20th Century Women Mar 14, 2019

On this, the FIFTIETH episode in our A24 based journey, we talk about Mike Mills' '20TH CENTURY WOMEN,' a 1970s period-piece with a star-studded cast that wears its heart on its sleeve. Conversation about being an awkward teen and the works of the Talking Heads is only the beginning, so check it out!
Intro music is Don't Worry About the Government by Talking Heads

Episode #49 - The Monster Mar 07, 2019

Alex and Jack get together this week to talk about Bryan Bertino's THE MONSTER, a family drama/horror movie with a big role for Zoe Kazan and well...a monster. More talk about A24 horror is always a welcome thing.

Episode #48 - Oasis: Supersonic Feb 28, 2019

Alex and Jack get together this week to talk about another music documentary and well, they end up talking a whole lot about the band its based on and the tropes of these kinds of documentaries. Check it out!
Intro music this week is Mmmbop by Hanson

BONUS - CLIMAX!!! Feb 27, 2019

Jack and Alex are bringing you an extra special bonus episode this week, in which they discuss Gaspar Noé's CLIMAX, as watched off the Arrow UK release of the movie, which is fresh and foreign enough that it doesn't even start with the A24 logo! Given the fact that this movie isn't yet readily available, we try to avoid spoilers and just give a baseline opinion on the movie and its (insanely) controversial director. Check it out!
Intro music is Supernature by Cerrone

Episode #47 - MOONLIGHT Feb 21, 2019

This week, Jack and Alex take on the task of talking about what is possibly THE most important movie in A24's catalog, Barry Jenkins' MOONLIGHT! Being an ATwentyEncore for both parties involved, we had a ton to talk about, and don't spend as much time as other podcasts might recapping its bizarre Oscar win. There's so much to dig into here, spoilers and all, so give it a listen!
Intro music is Hello Stranger by Barbara Lewis

Episode #46 - HEREDITARY AGAIN (with spoilers this time) :^) Feb 14, 2019

Jack and Alex return to one of their favorite movies of 2018 to give it the second watch that they've been awaiting since the movie first came out. That's right, we're talking HEREDITARY BABYYYYYYYYYY. This time, we got into the real nitty gritty and the real meat of the movie, and of course, in regular movie podcast fashion, we got some good slams in towards the academy. Check it out!
This week's intro music is Iron Moon by Chelsea Wolfe

Episode #45 - Sea of Trees Feb 07, 2019

Jack and Alex are back for another week of the A24 Chore, which might as well be called the A24/Directv Chore with the way things have been going. This week, they discuss Gus Van Sant's 2016 release, SEA OF TREES, which features Matthew Mcconaughey pulling a Logan Paul move by visiting the Japanese suicide forest and getting his ass LOST! This episode does get into spoilers, but we spend a lot of time warning people before they find themselves similarly lost in spoiler country. Check it out!
Intro music this week is Lost by Frank Ocean

Episode #44 - Morris From America Jan 31, 2019

Jack and Alex are back with another episode. Another Directv logo loomed over this week's movie, but the boys toughed it out and made this beautiful, beer-fueled discussion you have here in front of you. Get ready to hear a lot about feeling misplaced, and even more about hip-hop!
Intro music this week is Flamingo by Kero Kero Bonito

Episode #43 - Into the Forest Jan 24, 2019

On this week's episode of The A24 Chore, Jack and Alex fumble their way through this post-apocalyptic(???) movie starring Ellen Page and Evan Rachel Wood. Weird episode with one of the most messy conversations we've had on mic to this point! Don't say we didn't warn you.

Episode #42 - Equals Jan 17, 2019

Jack and Alex get together this week to talk about EQUALS, a sci-fi movie starring Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult that sits very calmly in young adult territory. The movie works as a perfect way for us to talk about sci-fi as a genre as well as tons of othr stuff, so give it a listen!
Intro music this week is Message in a Bottle by The Police

Episode #41 - Swiss Army Man Jan 10, 2019

This week, Alex and Jack get together to talk about the movie in which Paul Dano manipulates Harry Potter's erect penis with a stick, that's right! We're talking about Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert's SWISS ARMY MAN! Get ready to hear two people that love talking about movies talk about a movie that is incredibly easy to talk about. Check it out!
Intro music is (of course) The Jurassic Park Theme by John Williams

Episode #40 - De Palma Jan 03, 2019

This week, Jack and Alex get together to talk about the life and works of Brian De Palma, as well as this documentary about the man.
Intro music is Riot! by Earl Sweatshirt

No episode this week! Dec 27, 2018

No real new episode this week! Just this 90 second thing wishing everyone a happy holidays from the A24 Chore family!

Episode #39 - THE LOBSTER Dec 20, 2018

Jack and Alex get together to discuss what is quite possibly Yorgos Lanthimos' most well known movie, THE LOBSTER. As a second watch for both hosts, the conversation gets DEEP, and maybe just a little bit too personal? You'll have to listen to find out!

Episode #38 - GREEN ROOM ft. Damion Beckner Dec 13, 2018

This week, Jack and Alex are joined by dear friend Damion to talk about mosh pits, heavy music, violence and most importantly, Jeremy Saulnier's GREEN ROOM!
Intro music is (of course) Nazis Punks (Fuck Off) by Dead Kennedys

Episode #37 - Hot Summer Nights Dec 06, 2018

This week Alex and Jack get together to discuss another new(ish) release, that being, the Elijah Bynum directed, Timothee Chalomet vehicle, HOT SUMMER NIGHTS! Also included is tons of talk about marijuana and our boy Timmy. Check it out!

Episode #36 - The Adderall Diaries Nov 29, 2018

Alex and Jack get together to discuss this film adaptation of the memoirs of writer Stephen Elliott, the first A24 appearance of one Timothée Chalamet, and a bunch of stuff about the fallibility of memory and all that kind of stuff. Check it out!
Intro music this week is Adderall Admiral by Danny Brown

Episode #35 - Krisha Nov 21, 2018

On this week's special Thanksgiving edition of the A24 Chore, Jack and Alex discuss one of their absolute favorite A24 releases, Trey Edward Shults' KRISHA. So throw some earbuds on while everyone else is watching football and trying to stay awake with a stomach full of turkey and listen to a conversation that the boys have been patiently waiting to have since the very beginning of the podcast itself!
Intro music is "I'm Not Paying $500 to Watch Douchebags Eat Turkey" by Dragonboy Suede
Follow Jack on instagram: @zootedoffmovies

Episode #34 - Never Goin' Back Nov 15, 2018

Jack and Alex this week, in a successful attempt to set Krisha back a week and create the perfect Thanksgiving podcasting schedule, watched NEVER GOIN' BACK, a lovely 2018 buddy comedy directed by Augustine Frizzell and starring Maia Mitchell and Camila Morrone.
Intro music this week is FUN! by Vince Staples

Episode #33 - Remember Nov 08, 2018

Jack and Alex get together again to talk about the second A24 movie from Canadian director, Atom Egoyan. The movie centers around a holocaust survivor with dementia who is sent on a mission to avenge his family, and so you can imagine, we've had some very lighthearted conversation during this episode!
intro music this week is Weed Tent by The Sidekicks

Episode #32 - The VVitch! Nov 01, 2018

This week's episode, which sadly fell a day short of being released on Halloween, covers A24's first huge foray into the genre of horror. Jack and Alex both talk about their original experiences seeing this movie as well as what this rewatch did for them.
Intro music this week is the theme from Suspiria by Goblin.

Episode #31 - Mojave Oct 25, 2018

Alex and Jack get together to watch and discuss William Monahan's "Mojave," as well as how much of a mystery Garrett Hedlund is as an actor. Also talked about on this episode: an almost completely unfounded talk about existentialism and the relativity of peoples' emotions. FUN STUFF!!!
Intro music this week is N.E.O. by CHAI

Episode #30 - Room! Oct 18, 2018

Jack and Alex are joined by incredibly special guest, Amanda Zoladz, to talk about one of the ultimate movies about men being trash (and quite a few other things), as well as all the things that this movie meant for our lord and savior, A24. The group also goes outside of their normal territory and discuss spoilers after the 25 minute mark.
Intro music this week is Farewell by BORIS.

Episode #29 - Mississippi Grind Oct 11, 2018

On this magical episode of The A24 Chore, Jack and Alex discuss what happens when a gambling man meets up with Deadpool to do some gambling. We also go to great lengths to get all of our riffs about Room and Tommy Wiseau out of the way before next week.
Intro music is Under the Sun by Cherry

Episode #28 - Dark Places Oct 04, 2018

This week, Jack and Alex get together to talk about what this podcast is really like.... AND THEN they discuss Gilles Paquet-Brenner's adaptation of "Dark Places" by Gillian Flynn, as well as a full on conversation about the seemingly huge true crime fandom, which leads Jack into mistakenly calling this work of fiction "true crime" multiple times! Check it out! Intro music this week is Uneven Compromise by Lil Ugly Mane

Episode #27 - The End of the Tour Sep 27, 2018

This week, Jack and Alex talk about that movie where the guy from How I Met Your Mother plays David Foster Wallace for some reason. Intro song is Slow Disco by St. Vincent

Episode #26 - Amy Sep 20, 2018

On this episode of the A24 Chore, Jack and Alex discuss the Amy Winehouse documentary, as well as everything that goes along with her legacy, our own more recent discovery of her music, and the miracles this podcast has made take shape in our lives. Intro music is Stronger Than Me by Amy Winehouse

Episode #25 - Slow West Sep 13, 2018

This week, Jack and Alex take a look at John Maclean's SLOW WEST, as well as the Western genre as a whole, the separation between different camps of A24 releases, and we even get to meet an angry Alex! Check it out! Intro music is Omens and Portents 1: The Driver by Earth

Episode #25.5 - SLICE! Sep 13, 2018

Jack and Alex put their $6 on the line to bring a spoiler free discussion of the BRAND NEW Chance the Rapper/Zazie Beetz vehicle, Slice. Get ready to hear about some VHS-era nostalgia as well as Jack's shameless love for Paul Scheer. Check it out!

Episode #24 - Barely Lethal Sep 06, 2018

Jack and Alex talk about the gender swapped Agent Cody Banks that no one knew they needed, as well as the "teen" genre as a whole and just what it means to be an A24 movie when that canon involves this movie. Get into it! Intro music is The Hive by Melt-Banana

Episode #23 - Ex Machina Aug 30, 2018

In this episode Jack and Alex discuss Alex Garland's "Ex Machina," where it fits in to the A24 catalog, as well as Oscar Isaac and all the ways that this movie is different from other non-A24 movies about robots. Intro music is "Robot Parade" by They Might Be Giants

Episode #22 - Cut Bank Aug 23, 2018

This week, Jack and Alex discuss the Matt Shakman movie, "Cut Bank," and all of its similarities to the work of a certain other set of brothers' films......

Episode #21 - While We're Young Aug 16, 2018

Alex and Jack meet up again, this time to talk about Noah Baumbach's 2014 movie, "While We're Young," as well as what it means to be a youthful hipster, how fantastic "Frances Ha" is, and the entire different cast that this movie began with. Check it out! The intro music this week is Dammit by blink-182

Episode #20 - A Most Violent Year Aug 09, 2018

This week on the A24 Chore, Jack and Alex talk about J. C. Chandor's 2014 crime drama A MOST VIOLENT YEAR, as well as their familiarity with the genre, Oscar Isaac's powerful movie presence, and the entire different cast that was initially signed on for this film. CHECK IT OUT! Intro song is Wretch by Protest the Hero

Episode #20.5 - GET TO KNOW THE HOSTS Aug 09, 2018

Alex and Jack take a break from talking about A24 movies BUT ONLY FOR A MOMENT. They go into their reasons for starting the podcast, as well as a top five movies overall to give an idea of where they're coming from. AND THEN, at the end of the episode they rank the top five A24 releases out of the 21 movies they've discussed so far.

Episode #19 - Laggies Aug 02, 2018

Jack and Alex discuss the romantic comedy(???) Laggies, featuring Keira Knightley, Chloe Grace Moretz, and Sam Rockwell. Intro song is hOp Off by Nnamdi Ogbonnaya

Episode #18 - Revenge of the Green Dragons Jul 26, 2018

Alex and Jack are once again joined by (almost) co-host Matt Sharp to discuss the action-thriller, Revenge of the Green Dragons, and we have a little bit of trouble holding back how we REALLY feel.

Episode #17 - Son of a Gun Jul 19, 2018

Alex and Jack get together to talk about this crime movie starring Obi-Wan, as well as off-brand versions of other actors and the machinations of underwater sex. Check it out! Intro music is Serious Shit by Lil Ugly Mane

Episode #16 - Tusk (Spoilers????) Jul 12, 2018

Jack and Alex are joined by two guests, Matt Sharp and Jimmy Pentuic, to discuss the 2014 Kevin Smith movie, Tusk, in which Justin Long gets turned into a walrus. #WalrusYes The intro music is the incredibly obvious choice of Tusk by Fleetwood Mac.

Episode #15 - The Captive Jul 05, 2018

Jack and Alex discuss the snowy, Canadian, Ryan Reynolds / Rosario Dawson movie, The Captive, and all of the ways in which is resembles an episode of Law & Order: SVU. Check it out! Intro music is Destroy the Tabernacle! by TTNG

Episode #14.5: A VERY early American Honey episode (BONUS) Jun 28, 2018

On this bonus episode, upon receiving information that friend of the show Matt Sharp was going to be long out of town by the time we would get to podcast about his favorite A24 movie, American Honey, Jack and Alex decide to sit down and watch it with him and drastically break chronology with this beer-soaked discussion of the movie. Intro music is E-40 - Choices

Episode #14 - Life After Beth Jun 28, 2018

Jack and Alex meet up again to talk about the zombie rom-com Life After Beth, as well as Aubrey Plaza and a random bit of set decoration that made Jack very very excited. Also worth noting is that this episode was recorded with a brand new microphone whose power was underestimated by one of the hosts here, so if you feel like Jack spent this whole episode shouting, then ummmm, you're correct in thinking so. Intro song is Surprise! You're Dead by Faith No More

Episode #13 - The Rover Jun 21, 2018

On episode 13 (or 11 as it is referred to at the start of the episode), Alex and Jack discuss the bleak, post-apocalyptic film, The Rover for way longer than they thought they would. Come along for the ride!

Episode #12 - FIRST REFORMED Jun 14, 2018

For the second week in a row, Jack and Alex jump out of order to have a fresh-from-the-theater discussion of First Reformed, the newest film by writer/director Paul Schrader. Get ready to hear Jack fumble through his thoughts about Ethan Hawke and both host's overall heathen attitude. Check it out! Follow Jack on his newly rebranded (since this episode was recorded even!) instagram: @zootedoffmovies

Episode #11 - HEREDITARY Jun 08, 2018

Jack and Alex deliver a slightly late episode so that they can discuss HEREDITARY, A24's newest horror movie, and manage to keep the episode as long as it is even while avoiding spoilers COMPLETELY(?) Be prepared to hear a whole lot of gushing.

Episode #10 - Obvious Child May 31, 2018

This week, with return guest Matt Sharp, Jack and Alex discuss the film, Obvious Child, which exists in the, to our knowledge, tiny subgenre of abortion comedy. This episode does dive into SPOILER territory, so listen at your own risk.

Episode #9 - Locke May 24, 2018

Join Jack and Alex this week as they discuss this Tom Hardy vehicle, which happens to star nothing but Tom Hardy and a vehicle...

Episode #8 - Under the Skin May 17, 2018

This week, Jack and Alex discuss creepy, quiet, possible alien Scarlett Johansson as well as all the possible takeaways on this minimalist horror film.

Episode #7 - EIGHTH GRADE May 11, 2018

Jack and Alex break format to report back from the Chicago Critic's Film Festival after seeing Bo Burnham's directorial debut, Eighth Grade. GUCCI

Episode #5 - The Spectacular Now ft. Matt Sharp May 10, 2018

In this episode, Alex and Jack discuss the fifth A24 release, The Spectacular Now, which has a stunning cast and a great coming-of-age story, and joining ATwentyChore's stunning cast this week is our good friend Matt Sharp!

Episode #6 - Enemy May 10, 2018

Alex and Jack meet up this week to discuss the sixth A24 release, Enemy, and also cover stuff they've seen in the past week. Get ready for some giant spiders and at least one (1) more Jake Gyllenhaal than you're normally used to seeing!

Episode #4 - The Bling Ring Apr 18, 2018

The boys watch the Sofia Coppola movie, The Bling Ring, and think about being a wild celebrity

Episode #2 - Ginger & Rosa Apr 09, 2018

In episode 2, the brothers watch the somewhat creepy, high-concept drama about nuclear bombs and big age gaps between people smoochin'

Episode #3 - Spring Breakers (SPRING BREAK FOREVER) Apr 09, 2018

Alex and Jack go on spring break with their good pal, Riff Raff

Episode #1: Charles Swan Apr 05, 2018

On the maiden voyage of the A-Twenty-Chore podcast, Jack and Alex explain their upcoming journey, their relationship with the A24 logo, and discuss the very first movie the company released, Charles Swan.

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