A.V.A. Podcast

Ava Twins

The A.V.A. Podcast was created by Andrea Victoria Alvarado and Alejandra Valeria Alvarado. They are currently Juniors at Monache High School in Porterville, CA, and they are also the co-hosts and producers of the podcast. In this series, Andrea and Alejandra will be discussing classic movies through the decades. Tune-in for each exciting episode, filled with commentary on films you know and love - and some you may not have heard of.

Episodes

  1. 05/22/2024

    Episode 8 - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010)

    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!

    35 min

  2. 01/28/2024

    Episode 7 - Swiss Army Man (2016)

    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.

    36 min

  3. 06/08/2022

    Episode 6 - Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

    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

    20 min

  4. 06/08/2022

    Episode 5 - Edward Scissorhands (1990)

    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

    23 min

  5. 06/07/2022

    Episode 4 - The Breakfast Club (1985)

    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

    23 min

  6. 08/06/2021

    Episode 3 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)

    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

    34 min

  7. 06/17/2021

    Episode 2 - Psycho (1960)

    A Phoenix secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run, and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother. Director - Alfred Hitchcock Starring - Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, Martin Balsam, Pat Hitchcock

    50 min

  8. 06/16/2021

    Episode 1 - Gunfight at the OK Corral (1957)

    Welcome to our first episode! We hope you enjoy this commentary on the thrilling adventures of Doc Holiday and Wyatt Earp, as seen in the 1957 film Gunfight at the OK Corral. This film follows the two as they get into (and out of) all sorts of trouble in a western/buddy comedy like no other.  Directed by - John Sturges  Starring - Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, DeForest Kelly, Rhonda Fleming, Jo Van Fleet, Dennis Hopper, Lee Van Cleef

    49 min
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About

The A.V.A. Podcast was created by Andrea Victoria Alvarado and Alejandra Valeria Alvarado. They are currently Juniors at Monache High School in Porterville, CA, and they are also the co-hosts and producers of the podcast. In this series, Andrea and Alejandra will be discussing classic movies through the decades. Tune-in for each exciting episode, filled with commentary on films you know and love - and some you may not have heard of.

Information

  • Creator
    Ava Twins
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ava Twins
  • Show Website
    A.V.A. Podcast