The A24 Podcast

Ramy Youssef and Awkwafina discuss lies we tell our families, the gift of cash, Disney as an adult, pet monkeys, Murakami, the Malcolm X watch, LA car culture, universality through specificity, connecting the dots, and longing to know our ancestral homes.

Martin Scorsese and Joanna Hogg discuss the influence of Bob Fosse, the magic of Singing In The Rain, evading journalists' questions, CGI challenge of youthifying actors in The Irishman, and the advice from Arthur Penn to not lose their amateur status.

Rian Johnson and Claire Denis talk about shooting a prison movie in space, the dark romance of L.A., good bread, shooting with yellow light, films that must be viewed in the dark, the romanticization of film stock, Tarkovsky’s Stalker, and the alchemy of cinema.

Jonah Hill and Michael Cera discuss their overnight fame, Spanish movie marketing, establishing boundaries, theater experiences, drinking beers with Elaine May, Jonah's fear of winged animals, degenerate gambling, and the importance of owning a digital copy of Mid90s.

Topics covered include: the process of scoring a film, growing up in a house filled with music, cinematic rhythm, cheesy scores, creating the sounds of an urban nightmare, and why electronic music is the best game ever.

Elsie Fisher and Molly Ringwald discuss the challenges of being young actors, Elsie's audition for Eighth Grade, the impact of social media on anxiety, and the relatability of Molly's characters. They also explore their love for Dungeons & Dragons, the perception of oneself, and the lasting impact of acting in movies.

Fred Armisen and Jason Schwartzman discuss topics including American Sign Language, Icelandic stand-up comedy, fairies, trolls, superhuman athleticism, archaic medical treatments, and time travel in an entertaining and informative conversation.

Ethan Hawke and Alia Shawkat discuss their new film 'Blaze', summers in Nova Scotia, art that tells the truth, beginner's mind, Alia's painting, career advice from Steve McQueen, and the importance of giving it all away.

Paul Schrader, veteran filmmaker, and Sofia Coppola discuss Paul's unexpected career trajectory, ambiguous endings, challenges of writing without 'nighttime additives,' and what it took for Paul to finally make First Reformed, the movie he's been waiting his whole life to make.

Toni Collette and John Early talk about their relationship, falling in love with Toni Collette at a young age, creating memorable characters, distribution challenges, a beautiful friendship movie, their favorite restaurants, and sentimental collages.