The A24 Project The Nerd Party

A24'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 commitment to quality cinema has earned it a dedicated following and plaudits. Yet, parallels to past indie studios suggest a potential fate of acquisition and the end of A24 as we know it.

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 

Our 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 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'. 

Our 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 '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.

Dallas 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 racing against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.

Our 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 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!

This 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 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.