A.V.A. Podcast Ava Twins

We’re analyzing one of our favorite movies and introducing our very first guest! Thanks again to Mr. Styles for his contribution and continued support for our podcast, we couldn’t have done it without him. This film has an amazing soundtrack and is a must-watch for fans of classic video games or Michael Cera. This fun, fast-paced action comedy film is directed by Edgar Wright and features some familiar faces. So tune in while we discuss a movie that we’re absolutely thrilled to finally be covering!

And we’re back! This episode is a love letter to the directors (aka the Daniels), some of our favorite actors, and a brilliant movie. When Hank suddenly becomes stranded and finds a magical corpse (Manny), he embarks on a journey that will not only determine his ability to return home, but surprisingly, his ongoing battle of self-perception and the idea of being loved. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Dano, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in comedic yet dramatic performances. This movie was the directorial debut of the Daniels, and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival before being picked up for distribution by A24.

CW (Content Warning): Homophobia, Fatphobia, and Substance Abuse

A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus.

Director - Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris

Starring - Steve Carrell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Abigail Breslin, Paul Dano, Alan Arkin

CW (Content Warning): Bullying, peer pressure, ableism, death/murder

An artificial man, who was incompletely constructed and has scissors for hands, leads a solitary life. Then one day, a suburban lady meets him and introduces him to her world.

Director - Tim Burton

Starring - Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Williams, Vincent Price

CW (Content Warning): Suicide attempt, depression, trauma/abuse, implied sexual assault, homophobia/slurs

Five high school students meet in Saturday detention and discover how they have a lot more in common than they thought.

Director - John Hughes

Starring - Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Paul Gleason

CW (Content Warning) : Suicide, Depression

A criminal pleads insanity and is admitted to a mental institution, where he rebels against the oppressive nurse and rallies up the scared patients.

Director - Milos Forman

Starring - Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny Devito, Christopher Lloyd, Josip Elic