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The Devouring Mother and the Man-Child: Ari Aster’s New Movie Explores the Horrors of Family Trauma

The Devouring Mother and the Man-Child: Ari Aster’s New Movie Explores the Horrors of Family Trauma

Sofia Torres May 1, 2023
Ari Aster's new movie attempts to expose the effects an unhealthy mother-and-son relationship, but loses its focus within tragicomic events.
‘Aftersun’ Encapsulates The Growing Distance Between Father and Daughter in Childhood

‘Aftersun’ Encapsulates The Growing Distance Between Father and Daughter in Childhood

Sofia Torres November 20, 2022
The A24 release excels as a mood film, but is unable to reach audiences deeper due to a dull and drawn-out execution.
A24 Student Intern to Plan Film Events on Campus

A24 Student Intern to Plan Film Events on Campus

Jillian Ran October 7, 2020
Leyla Hotamisligil, MCAS '22, is organizing screenings and other film-related events to promote the movie studio A24 on campus.
'Boys State' Directors and Subjects Talk Politics

‘Boys State’ Directors and Subjects Talk Politics

Shaun Taxali October 4, 2020
Student journalists spoke with the cast and crew of 'Boys State' about the documentary's political implications.
Mid90s

Speaking With the Cast of A24’s ‘Mid90s’

Jacob Schick October 18, 2018
The cast of 'Mid90s' sat down to discuss Jonah Hill's directing debut about skating culture in the '90s.
'Moonlight' is an Astounding Journey of Self-Preservation and Self-Discovery

‘Moonlight’ is an Astounding Journey of Self-Preservation and Self-Discovery

Ryder Lee November 2, 2016
Following a young gay black man, 'Moonlight' discovers that, in all stages of life, strength and self-assurance is direly needed when working with the unfortunate hands life may deal.

Film Distributor A24 Gears Itself Toward Creativity Rather than Revenue

Grace Godvin February 7, 2016
In an industry obsessed with box office grosses and film rights acquisitions, film distributor A24 displays an affinity for artistic freedom and the merits of liberal expression.
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