the rise of a24

Hi guys, in this video essay I discuss the rise of A24 as a studio and how A24 movies became so well known and respected amongst young people on social media and season executives and creators in the film and tv industry. Also, I think we have a24 to thank for the tiktok main character trend.
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videos used:
Ramy: • Ramy: Series Trailer (...
John Mulaney: • John Mulaney & The Sac...
Euphoria: • EUPHORIA Official Trai...
Ex Machina Tinder: • exmachina wdg
Ex Machina SXSW: • Video
Zola: • Zola teaser trailer fr...
Lady Bird BTS: • Lady Bird ultimate fea...
Uncut Gems: • Uncut Gems | Official ...
The Lighthouse: • The Lighthouse | Offic...
Hereditary: • Hereditary | Official ...
Midsommar: • MIDSOMMAR | Official T...
Mid90s: • Mid90s | Official Trai...
Eighth Grade: • Eighth Grade | Officia...
Lady Bird: • Lady Bird | Official T...
Moonlight Best Picture: • "Moonlight" wins Best ...
Moonlight: • Moonlight | Official T...
Room: • Room | Official Traile...
Amy: • Amy | Official Trailer...
Ex Machina: • Ex Machina | Official ...
Spring Breakers: • Spring Breakers | Offi...
The Social Network: • The Social Network (20...
A24 Logo: • A24 Films logo [1080p]...

[@amandamaryanna]

PSA: *1 letter 2 numbers thanks :)

[@orlandoalegriaguzman5702]

I can't even listen to the video, i get lost in ur beautiful eyes.

[@lobsterpaw]

@@orlandoalegriaguzman5702 damn stay lost then bruv

[@coleen9278]

Hi this was such a great video!! I just want to know what you think of A24 recently picking up the animated series called Hazbin Hotel? I'm a fan of the series and was really surprised that A24 was the studio that picked it up. I think this is their first animated series?

[@Latasha.Thompson.]

Is there anyway to audition for a24 movies?

[@myoyj]

24 is one number dawg, just two digits. cool vid doe.

[@graycl0ud]

i had no idea that A24 was behind euphoria but it makes so much sense now

[@michelleguerrero4532]

RIGHT

[@wherethequietbeingsgo]

oop fr? Wowie

[@rickardkaufman3988]

@@wherethequietbeingsgo It was a joint venture. A24 produced. HBO distributed.

[@westernpigeon]

dumbass

[@rickardkaufman3988]

@@westernpigeon What did I say?

[@BBrannum]

"if Disney were wearing Doc Martens." yes.

[@dlobelow760]

I think it's more of if Warner Bros. had a nephew who was hella into French/German/Italian 70s films.

[@rickywilcoxson6933]

Lmaof

[@dlobelow760]

@@katemorgan8551 what?

[@dlobelow760]

@@katemorgan8551 ....again, what? First off, cite your sources. Second, use punctuation. Third, don't call me "sheep" or "brainless" because I sincerely cannot understand what you're getting at. Fourth, it's the internet, my username is my username. It's not my fault I don't like putting my real name up.

[@dlobelow760]

@@katemorgan8551 it's a fucking username. But go ahead and not confirm your conspiracy theory. Lemme guess, you think the "lazy Susan" is also a sexist/misogynistic.

[@drumptruck6268]

i never noticed how aesthetically pleasing the A24 logo is. like the angle of the 2 fits perfectly with the slant of the 4, if that makes sense

[@crimmerz2000]

Yh true

[@lilchadaldrich]

I noticed that too when she put up a still of the logo

[@ririschannelx]

Imagine worshipping a production company

[@crimmerz2000]

@@ririschannelx why is that bad? R u the 'all companies are evil' type of person? Plus there just complimenting the design

[@ririschannelx]

crimmerz it’s all capitalism at the end of the day. production companies are not your friends

[@mk-mp2jd]

As a black girl who is into film, and wants to be a screenwriter and director it’s so refreshing to see a black young female KZbinr (with braids like meee) who’s content is better than most out there ! One day I want to see a coming of age a24 film starring a black girl

[@ht1ps555]

marlowe king My dream is to make a film animated or being under a24 and my head runs so wild sometimes I already have so many ideas and I love to see the main character as black, Asian etc and all the other races and ethnicities that are undermined in the film industry. Wish the best of luck to your dreams!

[@wiseweirdo9254]

I think their was one called The Sun is Also a Star starring Yara Shahidi from Blackish. You should check that movie out

[@aah4735]

make it!! i wanna see YOUR coming of age a24 film starring a black girl

[@gerunkwon2598]

"coming of age a24 film starring a black girl" American Honey is a good one. I recommend it!

[@ht1ps555]

Wise Weirdo ooh yes I watched that one. I love Yara Shahidi but sadly in the books it’s said that she has much darker skin, I find all light or dark skinned actors beautiful and I’m light skinned myself but hollywood never uses dark skinned girls/women. This causing a problem for the viewers knowing well that they aren’t supposed to be light skinned. That’s why some actors like Zendaya turn down roles so more black queens can take the spot. One step at a time till we achieve our goals! ❤️

[@MadisynBrown]

waiting for more black coming of age stories like Lady Bird and Eighth Grade. Moonlight was fantastic but I want to see more coming of age stories starring people of color who aren't living in the hood with absent fathers. As a black teen who grew up in the suburbs its frustrating not seeing people like me being represented, because WE EXIST. Honestly might have to make the movie myself.

[@wiseweirdo9254]

Dudeee like I honestly agree with you. Their always trying to depict most black people of thats how they grew up but that’s not the case all the time

[@hyperborea7202]

Or maybe its a more compelling story than yours

[@xaviero8678]

Alt Films oh shit

[@kokowl]

@@hyperborea7202 so you're salty because she essentially said the black American experience isn't monolithic and should be portrayed as such?

[@fredonyango2337]

Make it. We'll watch it!

[@ayyy499]

The last Black man in San Francisco is one of my favorite movies!!! It's sad that it's not as popular as other A24 titles

[@mairead9714]

Same ugh I love it sm

[@wompwompwomp_]

Same! It deserves more popularity!!

[@heauxkage5611]

i love it so much 💕

[@sanairashid6842]

keila I love it Sm yesss🥺

[@rebekahp4083]

A crime!!!

[@ayomade7496]

In an age where 25 million is considered indie, it makes me happy to see low budget movies covering a variety of genres become extremely successful. I definitely thing the film books ie Hereditary add to the appeal and the brand.

[@doddleoddle]

Lolol thank u so much for explaining so I can keep up with my friends

[@doddleoddle]

Ugh this was so great

[@amandamaryanna]

Happy to help :)

[@samihahamzayeva9113]

oh my god?? dodie??? what

[@m.2325]

oh my GOSH you’re knocking it TF out of the park with your video topics lately. SO excited about this !!! ✨ you’re making my fav content in a whiiile

[@elisakalili9098]

100%

[@awddry]

I never knew A24 was behind Euphoria but it makes a lot of sense, I feel as if A24 is going to be a staple in the film industry in the future it’s already so successful and making a ton of waves

[@sobrokeboi]

i see what you did there 😉

[@zyyps]

Waves hurt me more than any movie in my 22 years on this earth. Then proceeded to make me happier than I had been in a while... I still don't know how to feel.

[@rhythmoriented]

Ex Machina, The Witch, and Enemy were my early favorites, but 2019 alone was insane with Waves, Midsommar, The Lighthouse, Uncut Gems, The Farewell, Climax and criminally underrated Under the Silver Lake - and that’s just for starters!

[@honeypotfilms6066]

i hope this isn't like creepy but YOUR VOICE IS SO SOOTHING!! like i could listen to you for hourssss - honeypot films

[@Clara-pd7nr]

I think I saw you comment on Marla's video??

[@ayala0023]

right? me too

[@annagraceodom5352]

*chants* podcast podcast podcast

[@wherethequietbeingsgo]

@@annagraceodom5352 god yes

[@musicaleuphoria8699]

I'll get behind that.

[@angelopellicci179]

For Euphoria a lot of scenes felt like they were out of an A24 movie, especially the scene where Jules is doing that Perks of Being a Wallflower thing where she stands up on the car while driving through a tunnel. Then when I watched the credits the A24 logo popped up and I was like “OHHHHHH OKAY.”

[@eypu999]

true

[@WendyHoVid]

big fan of taking off glasses and answering a somewhat rhetorical question while pretending to be another person!! but also thanks for covering this topic for a video essay. I learned a lot. I hadn't really even noticed that a lot of my favorite indie films in the past few years were all distributed by a24

[@kidneythief91]

I like how A24 doesn’t dumb things down to their audience. Every other movie either has to show the entire movie in the trailer so that the audience knows what they’re getting or they’ll have too much expositional dialogue almost to check that we’ve been listening. Thank you for letting us use our brains A24!

[@Philosophicalpaperti]

A24, and similar art, reminds me of that T-shirt: "There are two types of people in the world: 1) Those who can extrapolate from incomplete data". A24 is for the first group.

[@eline_sandes]

This is the video I never knew I needed until now. A24 is revolutionary in our blockbuster driven film industry. They’re definitely making history by creating some of the best movies of our times (also I can totally see you either producing or directing an A24 feature film in the future!)

[@amandamaryanna]

Aw thank u that is the dream!

[@lyn.n06]

*imagine how good her powerpoint presentations are*

[@toastedzen]

Top grades. Top.

[@thelastasmrchannel5734]

I'm in love with A24, it's come to the point where if I see the logo in the trailer, I'm in. -- I've never really been the "indie movie" type, especially being POC I found them hard to relate to. I think A24 really showed me a whole new world of what storytelling could be in movies. Eighth Grade has a special place in my heart, I wasn't expecting it to hit so close to home. I also love that they're starting to tell Asian-American stories like The Farewell (LOVE) and Minari (super excited for that one!) What you said about seeing the universality of a very specific story really hit the nail on the head. Thanks for the fresh bops! You should scratch that "if" off the playlist and switch it to "when." Anyway Amanda, you don't need me to tell you this, but keep doing what you're doing, because it's working.

[@amandamaryanna]

aww thank u so much!! :) also yes Eighth Grade hits so close!! I was like how did Bo Burnham know??

[@tilly2907]

Go make a movie about indian people and get a24 to watch it then. If they think they can make money off it then they'll distribute it.

[@eypu999]

@@tilly2907 who said they're a director ?

[@OReily08080]

matilda larkins yo, I’m tired of people saying that, “if you wanna see it, then go make it.” Ifwe could, we would, if we had MONEY and CONNECTIONS, we would. I mean if I had talent, haha, I fxckin would, but the point is comments like that aren’t that easy, man

[@tilly2907]

@@OReily08080 literally not what I was saying. My point is its fucking ridiculous to sit around complaining that a24 still haven't made a movie with indian people, like they have to meet a race quota by a certain time or something. you may as well make ur own movie with indian people in it, or, better yet, just watch a movie about indian people that already exists! (also don't tell me about how difficult it is or isn't to make a film, i'm literally a grip)

[@miasaldanha]

as an aspiring filmmaker, a movie of mine being distributed by A24 would be the equivalent of an astrophysicist getting a job at NASA

[@sobrokeboi]

Same

[@basharatahmad306]

@@sobrokeboi STFU get a proper job like me.

[@gabbyalarcon305]

​@@basharatahmad306 STFU go back to ur little cubicle and try to ruin other people's dreams by writing comments on ur little computer all day. Take your jealousy and insecurity somewhere else, lmao. U said that all because you have a boring ass job and ur intimidated by others creativity and perseverance. So sad that people nowadays find it necessary to compete with everyone and try to knock people down once they get to shine on their pedestal. Not everyone has to fit inside the fucking box, Karen.

[@ESousa-dn4vs]

Same

[@estefaniaolivos8807]

This week (especially yesterday) I’ve been thinking a lot about a24 and the love I have for it, my favorite movie is LadyBird for sooo many reasons so... you read my mind or something.

[@mk-mp2jd]

Estefania Olivos lady bird is my all time fave toooo I want to be a director and screenwriter because of it

[@Riri.0_0.]

I’ve watched lady bird 6 times because it’s just so beautiful. It took a unique perspective to poverty and had too many relatable moments or scenes thatve happened in my own life.

[@estefaniaolivos8807]

Ri I’m literally rewatching it right now

[@littleelephant367]

y'all should watch the og lady bird - Real Women have Curves !! crazy how much overlap there is between the two

[@Riri.0_0.]

little elephant this whole time I thought lady bird was an original movie😭

[@EdwinaMapenzi]

let's not forget Waves that movie was snubbed of the cinematic glory it deserved

[@theminingbat]

My Top 10 A24 Films 1. The Lighthouse 2. Moonlight 3. Under the Skin 4. A Ghost Story 5. First Reformed 6. Hereditary 7. Uncut Gems 8. Room 9. Good Time 10. Ex Machina Honorable Mentions: Waves, Lady Bird, The VVitch, It Comes At Night, Climax, Midsommar, The Florida Project, Eighth Grade

[@inactiveuser8290]

Waves is the most underrated a24 film. I only watched it because of the trailer (I LOVE FRANK OCEAN) and it was so worth it

[@jourdanbrasil9890]

it was just too much music. I was like bro we get it. You love frank ocean

[@bptdns22]

Yeah i watched it yesterday, i really liked it

[@jaytearra89]

I don't see alot of people talking about this A24 movie but it's called Waves and it was honestly so powerful. One of my favs from them along with Moonlight :))))

[@dreamingofthemoon]

Omgg yess someone knows it !

[@notaytguru8214]

I was watching it on a delta flight but fell asleep 😩

[@Andrea-ur2lg]

I found this video very amusing and great; Because it perfectly encapsulates conversations/ideas my sister and I have about this company. I hope the company continues to go in the same direction. Mostly because it's hard to find films that are original or have different perspectives. I also just wanted to say that I like that you talk about a broad array of subjects. :)

[@amandamaryanna]

Ah thank u! I mostly try to talk about what I’m really interested so I’m glad ppl like u are interested too!

[@ouroboros78]

I like that she compared James Franco's character from Spring Breakers to Posty, it means the younger generation don't remember Riff Raff and I'm okay with that.

[@joshberkin5567]

Whos that

[@wherthewildthingsar]

not timothee chamomile being "resident white boy of the month" 😂😂

[@cryptictesseract]

Last Black Man in San Francisco is the best movie I've seen in... a whileeeeee

[@taty397]

where can i watch ittt

[@cryptictesseract]

big poppa emilia it’s on amazon and youtube to purchase/rent. Probably other places too.

[@brittnis7294]

i felt old when she compared james franco in spring breakers to post malone.. us elders know it was riff raff LOL

[@joshberkin5567]

Who's riff raff

[@Braxant]

@@joshberkin5567 this should tell you a lot about him kzbin.info/www/bejne/apXLf3qahJ12rKs

[@eeeyooohoh]

HAHAHAHAHAHA US ELDERS

[@technojunkie123]

I'm sad you didn't mention The Farewell! It was my favorite movie of 2019, and it was so amazing to see a poc-centric film that accurately depicted the personal emotions of being an immigrant & figuring out your identity between two cultures

[@DoctorSeitan]

I've spent this year watching every A24 film that I hadn't already seen, and honestly several of their movies hold a place in my top 10 films of all time.

[@KaitiYoo]

this video is such a good birds eye overview of a24!! im one of their interns for the upcoming year and this video made me smile so much. keep going girl

[@imParisthoee]

what was your internship experience like?

[@KaitiYoo]

@@imParisthoee I'm still getting adjusted but so far, it's a lot of zoom calls & A24 memes being exchanged! :)

[@aliahmcpaul1411]

i love A24!! eventually i'd love to direct for their films.

[@underratedmovies971]

Same !!! I would love if most of my films came from a24

[@dansuduhast1051]

The lighthouse to me is the most unique movie ever created, I watched it and couldn't believe, the film was shot with a vintage 1930's Baltar lens, and the film used a custom short pass filter to achieve that particular black and white effect. From the lighting to the camera work, the aspect ratio, exquisite work. The lighthouse was built from the ground up for the purposes of the move. And then the story, that god damn story, never before did a movie captivate me so much, whit its dialogue, acting the mystery....it was just superb !

[@dansuduhast1051]

@@user-go6rm5gb1k The Vvitch is also amazing! Edgar is the one we should look out for. He is not for the mainstream but thats not a bad thing, his style is so unique!

[@withlovemeriselle]

yesss i found out about a24 this year and i couldn’t believe how they were involved with so many of my fav films 😭💗

[@annagraceodom5352]

omg me too. it's like when i found out about Jack Antonoff producing all my favorite music of the decade, A24 made all my favorite movies

[@xavierjones6048]

@@annagraceodom5352 omg same!!!

[@Volksgeist]

this video is so great!

[@RisIgrec]

i am in love with these video essays omg

[@amandamaryanna]

Omg ty ❤️🥺

[@annagraceodom5352]

amanda, your videos are like aesthetically pleasing research papers about topics i'm actually interested in and i'm HERE FOR IT

[@ar-jv5fc]

you need to do audiobooks, your voice is so satisfying

[@Rocabear]

She sounds like a female version of Marques Brownlee.

[@babyitsmoldoutside4233]

this video essay is amazing, and i would like to humbly add my 2 cents. i think that there is also something to be said about the "indie" label for a24, as people are generally a lot keener on supporting indie studios than they are major ones. it's quite easy to forget though, that just because a24 is an independent company doesn't mean that they aren't a company, though for some reason the "indie" label seems to imply that they are more ethical/diverse than companies like Disney, and aren't as in it for the profit, though that may not always be the case. just because a company is small doesn't necessarily make it not for profit, but it does definitely work as a way of getting attention from people who tend to buck more traditional movie studios/companies (like me lol). it does make you wonder at what point a24 will get big enough where it won't be considered indie anymore?

[@sumeya1923]

I agree .Even when it gets pretty big ...i will call it indie because of the aesthetics, the shots,the storyline, the acting and the hard work that every single person puts in to make the films amazing etc ...no company is really doing it like them so I guess it will a ways be considered indie. Indie just means independent and it’s a independent film company so it will always be called indie.

[@nicolescats2]

Also, I'm sure the rates they expect from streaming services are a lot lower than a major studio, while providing a lot of variety that keeps people on the streaming service showing their content.

[@roujudjiendalaurent3383]

I just really love your channel, and the topics you have been talking about recently and i hope you keep making more content in the future.

[@myrrhder8964]

This was such a relaxed and gentle video, it felt like a friend just sitting down and kind of randomly but really nicely giving me a crash course on a24

[@thal08emd97]

Blessing us with another video on point! Thanks Amanda!

[@vivianiloabuchi2435]

I’m just discovering your channel and I just want a sneak peek into the immense amount of research you conduct to make these videos. I’m in awe. You are doing well.

[@vivianiloabuchi2435]

Also.. do you use a teleprompter app? Subtitles too? How long do these videos take? I really need to know. Wow!

[@RegularDude00]

i love a24 they are such a breath of fresh air.

[@strawcherries5848]

I sometimes wonder why I still come to this platform but then I remember your videos. They are worth it. This is TREMENDOUS quality content.

[@fluffypinkpiano]

Love love love these video essays!!! Just leaving this here for myself because you managed to verbalise perfectly something that I think can be applied to several mediums, and why audiences connect with some pieces of art better than others 'A24 execs are able to see the universality within the specificity of a story which is, essentially, the crux of authenticity. Anyone can recognise but it can only be manufactured from real personal experience'

[@ellawadbrook571]

i tend not to watch youtube videos longer than 10 minutes cause ✨attention defecit✨ but i watched this entire video. your content is set up in a way that keeps me interested and engaged. i love your topic videos!

[@amandamaryanna]

Omg I am actually the same way for most videos lol so that means a lot!

[@celinerolle]

i love your videos so much, i love the way you articulate your thoughts and i cant wait for your channel to blow up. sending love from the bahamas

[@AMonnRoses]

I adore your narrative pace with these video essays, you always choose topics that resonate with me. Keep up the good work.

[@heavenleigh4078]

love your channel! so hyped to have found you on my recommended page :)

[@LegacyLoot]

I've actually seen every A24 movie since The Witch. I had a feeling it was gonna pump out some dope films lol. so I had to get my friends hooked on their movies too. Now I have made a small local cult following 🤗

[@chiap3ts444]

UR VIDEOS ARE ALWAYS SO WELL DONE ! so amazing 🥺🥺🥺

[@uuboa]

i truly cant remember a time where i watched a "lengthy" video like this the whole way through while having little to no knowledge on or interest in the topic of the video. i seriously know nothing about the film industry, so perhaps all this new info just has me excited/surprised, but i really think it's the way you articulate and show your personality here and there throughout the video that pulls your audience in. and imo thats something rare to find on this platform. thanks for all this info :)

[@kristennicole218]

what you said about a24 seeing the universality within specificity and that intuition being the crux of their success was so brilliant and eloquently stated. and spot-on, too - when watching their movies, i've felt the essence of how you explained their impact, but hadn't put it into those words. really nice video

[@tintin5013]

Thank you for injecting incredible niche information with a shot of serotonin straight into my brain.

[@zzzzzzzzzzz6]

Subbing because of how monumentally chill this video is

[@poppysgtspanky]

This was such a well informative video! A24 is my favorite studio and production company today

[@ShermanBMason]

Had this in my Watch Later until today. This is a great video. Thank you!

[@lucyclark851]

the content quality on this channel that’s just going up and up is ,,, *chefs kiss* ✨

[@GabrielaFrancis]

It's so interesting you chose to talk about this topic! lately i've been watching a lot of movies of this studio (not on purpose, out of pure coincidence, you could say i was a basic indie lover - if it's still considered indie ), last night i watched the lighthouse and it was horryingly pleasing lol

[@aaliyahstark7948]

Omg same. I’ve been watching a lot of indie ( anything that’s not part of a huge production company or 100% mainstream I consider indie ) and I noticed they all had A24 on their movie posters! I watched “The Florida Project” and loved it and just found out it was A24. They’re really putting out quality movies

[@eypu999]

@@aaliyahstark7948 The Florida Project was really good

[@troysawh7718]

your articulation and content is phenomenal, you demonstrate a prowess and real interest in what you discuss and its very impressive. good shit g

[@murleveroberts7894]

i just wanna say ur new, like, research-heavy videos are super interesting and eye opening. i loved this.

[@nikapipika]

you literally make the content i NEEED. thank you so much. idk how you mange to make videos about the exact things I think about!

[@cpcs90]

I work in reality tv here in NYC, and i’ve actually tried applying for this company after seeing “Ramy.” Being an immigrant myself, i thought it was completely brilliant! But alas, i’m still waiting for my emails to be replied 😩😂. Thanks so much for posting this video! It seems weird to say, but it’s like you read my mind about A24 haha. Never thought i’d find anyone talking about this production company, and i’m so glad you did! 💖

[@cymonegottired8407]

im so thankful that i stumbled your channel because evrything you talk about is making me a better director and writer

[@lolajuliet2662]

god the video topics are so amazing and ur so smart and ur literally so good at making videos in general omfg omg

[@athenajaxon2397]

Neon is also a really interesting production company they were behind Ingrid Goes West and distributed Parasite. This video was really interesting and I love your vibe subscribed!

[@EveryDayThing1]

The information I didn’t know I needed. Thx lol love your channel ❤️

[@owlsvideos]

we can literally tell how much work you've put in this video. thank you so much. it's dope!!!

[@Klovar]

Tysm for this breakdown! A24 has indeed been absolutely amazing these past 2 years since your outstanding video

[@AdeelorNoDeaI]

The first time my friend and I watched Midsommar it was in the height of the summer, blazing heat and the theatre we went to see it at had their air-con under maintenance. We were sat down for like 2 mins before we started sweating uncontrollably and contemplated leaving but we stayed because we loved Hereditary/Ari/A24, it became our favourite movie, we even went to London to watch the directors cut because no cinema near us was playing it. A24 has the magic for sure.

[@carlgrimeseyepatch27]

When you started naming all the movies I was like “damn have I actually seen EVERY A24 movie!?” 😂

[@irlsonico]

this is such a nicely made video! thank u for this

[@andreross9471]

sis you’re snapping! this is the topics I love

[@GC-yw1mn]

“Three characters, two numbers, one letter.” That is such a good line.

[@dreamingofthemoon]

Anyone that loves A24 HAS to watch Waves !! It's honestly the best movie I've ever watched. The story and "atmosphere" (there, i said it) is so unique and wonderful and it's a shame that it's so underrated Edit: also it's black lead

[@rafeeat3657]

Have you read any reviews from Black writers on Waves? It's not as great as it seems 😭

[@skreen2theworld809]

Rafeeat Bishi as a black person although I see why it’s so controversial, it’s still really impactful and incredible, especially as its a movie that stars black people but doesn’t necessarily make it about race

[@dreamingofthemoon]

@@rafeeat3657 I really liked it because even though the main focus wasn't on race, they still managed to show the struggles as a black family

[@dreamingofthemoon]

@@skreen2theworld809 exactly!

[@rafeeat3657]

@@dreamingofthemoon unfortunately, the struggles were very surface level and a lot of people don't realize how the depictions are harmful. I suggest you read this review. Not saying you need to hate the movie!!! But the racial politics are important to critique letterboxd.com/kevinyang/film/waves-2019/ Edit: black lead movies also don't equal greatness especially if it's told through the lens of a white director. If you search up other reviews for the movie you'd understand why it's an issue!

[@AG-vk5or]

Thank you for making this video. Well thought out and taught me a lot of new concepts.

[@harriet8429]

i'm glad this popped up on my recommended, i love your channel already 😭

[@mateoisaiah]

I love a24 so much. can't wait for the green knight

[@annagraceodom5352]

homegirl if you haven't seen Waves you have to stop everything you're doing, watch Waves, then cry listening to Blonde and then you're good

[@violetOHviolet]

such a good movie with such a good soundtrack

[@annagraceodom5352]

I KNOW RIGHT!

[@tasha_ronna523]

I watched Waves like a week ago and I dont know if I've ever cried harder in a movie. So good!!

[@rafeeat3657]

Waves has so many issues 😭. A lot of black people didn't like how it was made

[@annagraceodom5352]

@@rafeeat3657 oh rly? i've never heard that before. i'll have to research more on that..

[@nightwing4999]

I love this video!! Definitely gonna check out the rest of your channel!

[@binkbonk7199]

You’ve been killing it lately. I love your vids.

[@taty397]

the movie "eighth grade" IS SO GOOD 10/10 RECOMMEND AHH ITS SO ACCURATE

[@dreamysol]

omg i love that movie it’s so good

[@fairoadiary]

I feel like you would probably would end up a famous film director. 😩

[@finthehuman3649]

Ikr! I really see her going somewhere, she seems to have a lot of creative talent

[@amymckenna5018]

Thanks for making this! I’ve been curious about A24 after realizing some of my favorite movies were theirs

[@artistchick10]

Very good video. I appreciate you conciseness and the level of research you put into this. Plus your aura is so calm.

[@kennedymoses3254]

Title of the video: “the rise of a24” Amanda: “Two letters one number” Me: a...2...4🤔 P.S. I love your videos💕😂

[@sergiovela7686]

Wait I didn't know a24 has merch... I might need to check that out

[@angelojermainex]

you did really good on this video. Im looking forward to more of your content!!!

[@shelseamonet4718]

Thank u for making this I love it!

[@egem8u]

"only 5 million dollars" i think i too need only 5 million dollars

[@Aeronautisk]

I looove this style of commentary videos from you yess 🥰 and yes. Guggenheim logo is evil vibes who designed her

[@amandamaryanna]

RIGHT the doofinshmirtz (idk how to spell it) evil incorporated jumped

[@kappakabba3214]

Love the edits and aesthethic of your videos, keep it up!

[@alanahrafferty]

Really well done video!! I like the break down of the beginning to end strategy of the company.

[@ashareeuniquee]

You make great content and love film wow you’re so cool 🥺.

[@gxvgxv94]

Amanda: I remember seeing Eight Grade during high school Me: I've never felt older

[@Cello21777]

Same.

[@alanflaco2081]

I’ve been waiting for a video about A24 like this one

[@georgiabeith5009]

loved this video!! you explained everything so well and i loved the way you put this together. i hadn’t heard of a24 before this video but now i’m realising i’ve seen so many of their films haha.