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67 A24 Recommended Movies! 2023-2025

58. Civil War(24) Director: Alex Garland 109 minutes

Directed and written by Alex Garland of " Ex Machina " (2014), this sensational film depicts the "what if" scenario of "What if a civil war broke out in America?" with overwhelming realism and realism. Kirsten Dunst stars in the lead role, alongside Cailee Spaeny, who has been gaining momentum since " The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert " (23) and " Alien: Romulus " (24). Jesse Plemons' portrayal of the extremist also attracted attention.

The film is packed with many elements, including the violent sound effects that make you feel like you've been thrown into a battlefield, the vivid visual expression achieved by deliberately using a Leica 35mm still lens, the road movie elements of an aspiring photographer and three journalists on a journey from New York to the White House, witnessing the dramatic changes in the current state of America, and the depiction of "succession" with a generational change as the hook. After its release in the US, it topped the rankings for two consecutive weeks, and grossed over $120 million worldwide. It was also a hit in Japan, winning the Best Foreign Film Award at the 48th Japan Academy Film Prize along with " Region of Interest " (23).

Also worth reading: "Civil War" A story of resistance against out-of-control power

59. Hidden Figures Scenario (23) Director: Christopher Borgli 102 minutes

Director Christopher Bolgli, who shocked viewers with his film Sick of Myself (2022), which depicted the painfulness of a woman who has become a ghost obsessed with the need for approval, has brought Ari Aster on board as executive producer to create this nightmarish thriller.

One day, a man who looks just like him suddenly appears in people's dreams, causing a huge buzz and making him the darling of the times (Nicolas Cage). He becomes famous overnight, and although his modest life with his beloved family changes, he welcomes the feeling of being a star. However, things change when the man in his dreams starts to harm him. He is persecuted just for looking like him, and his life takes a sudden downfall... Including the bittersweet final scene, it is a strong antithesis to the age of social media. Director Borgli also wrote and edited the film. Cinematographer Benjamin Loeb has participated in many A24-related works, including After Yang (22) and When You Finish Saving the World (23).

60. The Brutalist (24) Director: Brady Corbet 215 minutes

Brady Corbet's third feature film, after appearing in films such as " Martha or Marcie May " (2011) and his directorial debut " The Secret of Monsters " (2016) and " Popstar " (2018), is a 215-minute long film (15 minutes of which is an intermission) that looks at the 30-year life of a Hungarian-Jewish architect who survived the Holocaust and moved to the United States. Adrien Brody plays the main character, László Toth, Felicity Jones plays his wife, Erzsébet, and Guy Pearce plays Harrison, a businessman who has an influence on the couple's lives.

After World War II, Laszlo emigrated to the United States, pinning his hopes on the American Hidden Figures. He accepts Harrison's request on the condition that his separated family emigrate to America as soon as possible, and proceeds with the design and construction of a chapel, but faces many challenges. Brody's performance, as well as the overall power and perfection of the screen construction, were highly praised, and the film won the Silver Lion (Best Director) at the 81st Venice International Film Festival and was nominated in 10 categories at the 97th Academy Awards, winning Best Actor, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score.

Also worth reading: "Brutalist": An upside-down cross, an upside-down America. *Warning! Contains spoilers.

61. "Baby Girl" (24) Director: Halina Rein 114 minutes

An erotic thriller directed and written by Halina Rein, who previously worked with A24 on Instinct (2019) and Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022). A capable CEO woman is at the mercy of a provocative male intern, and the relationship between the two is reversed in an abnormal way.

Romy (Nicole Kidman), who heads a major company in New York, lives a perfect life with her husband Jacob (Antonio Banderas), a stage director, and their children. However, there is an unfulfilled desire smoldering somewhere inside her, and it is discovered by Samuel (Harris Dickinson), who comes as an intern. Although Romy resists at first, she soon becomes addicted to the pleasure of being controlled by Samuel, but their relationship is on the brink of disaster.

Lyne, who starred in Paul Verhoeven's Black Book (2006), referenced films such as Basic Instinct , and added values linked to modern compliance. Nicole Kidman, who was entrusted with the lead role, won the Best Actress Award at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. Sophie Wilde, who appeared in Talk to Me (22), also appears in the film. The company that appears in the film, Romy's company, was filmed at A24's New York office.

62. The Tuesday(24) Director: Dina O. Pusic 110 minutes

The feature film debut of Croatian up-and-coming director Dina O. Pusic, this film vividly depicts, with an original story development and visual expression, the journey of a mother and daughter who encounter The Birds-shaped Grim Reaper who can understand speech, and their journey to coming to terms with their impending death.

Tuesday (Laura Petticrew), a young girl with a terminal illness who only has a short time left to live, and her mother Zola (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), who is unable to accept the reality of the impending death of her beloved. Then, The Birds named Death appears to tell the daughter that her life is coming to an end. Death can speak human language and change his size at will, and the daughter tries to accept him as a welcome, but the mother tries to stop him. The two remain at odds, and when Zola takes an unexpected action, the situation suddenly changes.

Unlike other "incurable disease" films that deal straightforwardly and emotionally with the death that befalls everyone, this is a human drama that follows a witty storyline with an end-of-the-world feel, but ultimately leads to the question, "Is it really right to prolong life by ignoring the person's wishes?"

63. "Sing Sing" (23) Greg Kweder 107 minutes

Based on a true story from the Sing Sing prison, said to be the most strict in New York, the film follows the inmates as they build bonds through stage plays as part of their rehabilitation program. Colman Domingo, star of "Rustin: The Man Who Made Washington's 'That Day' " (23), stars in the film and was nominated for the 97th Academy Award for Best Actor for the second time.

Divine G (Coleman Domingo), who was incarcerated in Sing Sing prison for a crime he did not commit, somehow manages to get through his hopeless days by devoting himself to the theater program allowed within the prison. One day, a notorious man known as Divine Eye (Clarence McLynn), who is feared among the inmates, joins the prison. As he confronts him and prepares for the next performance, Divine G's state of mind also begins to change.

The feature of this film is that many of the cast members who play the prisoners, including Divine Eye, are actual former prisoners. Lines such as "We're here to become human again" are The Truth. The film was also nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Song at the 97th Academy Awards.

64. The House of Heretics (24) Director: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods 111 min

A religious thriller by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who were executive producers, creators and scriptwriters of " A Quiet Place " (2018). Hugh Grant's eccentric performance attracted attention and he was nominated for Best Actor (Musical or Comedy) at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards.

Two young women (Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East) visit a house in the woods to recruit them for a religious service. The owner of the house (Hugh Grant) welcomes them in, saying that his wife is baking blueberry pie in the back, but she never shows up. The women also begin to feel fearful of the house's strange structure, which has no signal and means the door cannot be opened from the inside. Eventually, the owner forces the two women to undergo a cruel test to test their faith.

In addition to the horror of a haunted house with terrifying traps, this film also attacks with the realistic horror of the imposition of knowledge and values by dominant men. It is shocking to see Hugh Grant's conventional image being overturned, as he makes fun of religion with a theory based on the history of Monopoly, and occasionally mixes in harassing remarks.

65. QUEER (24) Director: Luca Guadagnino 135 minutes

Luca Guadagnino, who has been actively producing films such as " Call Me by Your Name " (2017), " Suspiria " (2018), and " The Challengers " (24), has made a film adaptation of the autobiographical novel by William S. Burroughs, known for "Naked Lunch." Daniel Craig plays a lonely man desperately seeking love, and was nominated for Best Actor (Drama) at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards.

Mexico City in the 1950s. Lee (Daniel Craig), an American expatriate, is captivated by a young man he sees on the street, Eugene (Drew Starkey), and casually but desperately approaches him. They gradually become closer, and finally spend the night together. Although Eugene doesn't reject Lee, he doesn't let him get inside his mind. After much anguish, Lee invites Eugene on a trip to South America.

Craig, known for his role as James Bond, plays the pure and fragile protagonist, who is so happy and sad depending on the other person's reaction that he begs, "I want to touch you without words." The score by the composer duo Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, known for their collaborations with David Fincher on "The The Social Network," also adds color to the film.

66. We Live in Time (24) Director: John Crowley 108 minutes

A love story starring director John Crowley ( Brooklyn ) (2015), Florence Pugh ( Midsommar ) (2019), and Andrew Garfield (Under the Silver Lake ) (2018). The film tells the story of a couple trying to live their limited time positively, weaving together the past and present. Benedict Cumberbatch is involved as executive producer.

Almut (Florence Pugh), once a skater, is now a talented chef who has achieved her dream of opening her own restaurant. Tobias (Andrew Garfield) is divorced and at rock bottom. The two met during a traffic accident and fell in love, but their relationship was not always smooth sailing. The film uses a zapping format to show the misunderstandings, conflicts, and reconciliations that occurred between the two, making the remaining time of Almut, who has accepted her fate that she has only a short time left to live, and Tobias, who tries to support her, shine with sadness and emotion.

The director shines by making the most of the talented actors, such as by focusing on the listeners rather than the speakers, and by enhancing the emotion with the changes in their expressions. For A24 fans, the soundtrack by Bryce Dessner, the composer of "Come On, Come On " (21) and "Sing Sing", is also a highlight.

67. MaXXXine (24) Director: Ty West 103 minutes

The third film in the X series, directed by Ti West and starring Mia Goth. Set six years after the first film, Maxine, who is on her way to becoming a Hollywood star, faces her own dark past and a serial murder case that is making waves in the streets. The first film was a splatter horror, while the second film, which is a prequel, was a musical. The genre of this series has changed each time, but the third film has strong nuances of 1980s detective stories, and while maintaining its light-heartedness, it also delves into the dark side of Hollywood, where desires swirl.

The mystery from " X " is also solved in this film. The greatest strength of this film is the "strength" of the main character Maxine, played by Mia Goth. No matter how many crises she faces, she never gives in and keeps pushing forward for her dreams. The film features a star-studded cast, including Elizabeth Debicki from " Tenet " (2020) as the director who plays Maxine, Michelle Monaghan from the " Mission: Impossible " series as the detective who pursues the serial murders, Lily Collins from " Love Is All You Need " (2014) and " Mank " (2020) as the senior actress, and Kevin Bacon as the detective who follows Maxine.

A24 celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2022. Upcoming titles include "Bring Her Back," a new work by the Philippou brothers of " TALK TO ME," the Iraq War biopic "Warfare" directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, "Death of a Unicorn," which depicts the turmoil that breaks out when a unicorn is hit by a car, "Friendship," an absurd drama in which relationships with neighbors develop into trouble, and "Opus," the horror experienced by a reporter who is invited to the mansion of a pop star who has disappeared from the public eye. The network will continue to be a source of comfort for movie fans in the future.

Text: SYO

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