A24 Films LLC , commonly referred to as A24 , is an American independent entertainment company that specializes in film and television production, as well as film distribution . The company is based in Manhattan .
72-431: A24 is a film distribution, production and finance company. A24 , A-24 or A.24 may also refer to: A24 The company was founded in 2012 by Daniel Katz, David Fenkel, and John Hodges. Prior to A24, all had worked extensively in film and production before leaving their positions to co-found the company, originally A24 Films , which specialized in film distribution. Starting off in 2013 with A Glimpse Inside
144-435: A pet door to gain access to the house. Nicki discovers a handgun inside, and Sam playfully threatens Marc with it before taking it to her boyfriend Rob's home. When he grabs her, the gun goes off, though no one is injured. The group enters the home of Orlando Bloom and his girlfriend, Miranda Kerr , stealing various items. Marc finds a case filled with seven of Bloom's Rolex watches and a roll of cash. Chloe helps Marc sell
216-448: A Sacred Deer (2017), Men (2022), Under the Skin (2013), and The Witch (2015). The term also refers to genre films with a seemingly more artful sensibility than most fare, plus a focus on dramatic themes such as grief and trauma. In October 2023, Scorsese revealed in an interview with The Irish Times that Aster's films helped to inspire the tempo of his own film Killers of
288-687: A behind the scenes making-of documentary, a short piece about the real Bling Ring , and a tour by Bling Ring target Paris Hilton of her home (which was a crime scene as well as a filming location). In its debut weekend in the United States, the film opened in five theaters and earned $ 214,395, for a per-theater average of $ 42,879. It was Coppola's best opening per-theater average, beating out Lost in Translation 's intake of $ 40,221 for each of 23 locations in 2003. The following weekend, The Bling Ring expanded to 650 theaters, earning $ 2 million, for
360-497: A big media company." Filmmaker David Lowery (director of A24's A Ghost Story and The Green Knight ) praised A24, saying: "The great thing about A24 is that they're always up for a challenge. They remain undaunted; they'll take the most difficult, unsaleable aspect of your movie and turn it into its greatest asset." Fellow filmmaker James Ponsoldt (director of A24's The End of the Tour and The Spectacular Now ) also applauded
432-537: A deal with United Talent Agency (UTA) to produce scripted and unscripted television via the latter's Civic Center Media banner. The deal will see Civic Center Media given resources for development and production via A24. UTA stressed that Civic Center Media will work with talent from all agencies and UTA will continue to work with all studios, with A24 similarly continuing to work with all agencies. "We are excited to partner with A24," said UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer . "Their brand stands for quality and originality, and we believe
504-490: A departure from her previous works by focusing on a group of teenagers who are "products of our growing reality TV culture", exploring consumerist tabloid culture and obsession with fame. Casting took place in early 2012 with Coppola choosing mostly young, unknown actors for the main roles. Principal photography occurred between March and April that same year in Los Angeles, California . Brian Reitzell served as supervisor for
576-535: A joint label called "A24 | Leonine Studios", which will distribute films in Austria and Germany. The next month, it was reported that former Disney General Entertainment Chairman Peter Rice signed a deal with A24 as an independent producer, agreeing to co-finance films for global distribution. During the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes , which took place from May 2 to November 9, A24 was approved to continue filming and promotional activities since they do not have ties to
648-405: A month later to build upon its operations. In April, the company acquired all foreign rights to Swiss Army Man , distributing the film in all territories, and partnering with distributors who previously acquired rights to the film, a first for the company. In June, the company, along with Oscilloscope and distributor Honora, joined BitTorrent Now to distribute the work of their portfolio across
720-434: A per-theater average of $ 3,080. The film went on to gross $ 5.8 million domestically and $ 20 million worldwide. Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported that 60% of 210 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 6.3/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "While it's certainly timely and beautifully filmed, The Bling Ring suffers from director Sofia Coppola's failure to delve beneath
792-411: A single year at the 95th Academy Awards . That same month, the company bought distribution rights to two older films released before the company's inception, starting with Darren Aronofsky 's Pi (1998) and Jonathan Demme 's Stop Making Sense (1984), both of which are remastered versions . In May 2023, Leonine Studios , a German independent film distributor, partnered with A24 to set up
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#1732852519655864-488: A sister figure. One day, Rebecca asks Marc if he knows anyone who is out of town, and he mentions that a wealthy acquaintance is in Jamaica. She convinces Marc to join her in breaking into the empty house, where she steals a handbag similar to one that her idol Lindsay Lohan has, cash, and the keys to a Porsche , which the pair use to flee the scene. They go on a shopping spree with the money, buying themselves luxury items like
936-544: A statement to Newshub , filmmaker Peter Jackson highly praised the film, saying: " Talk to Me isn't just good – it's very very good. The best, most intense, horror movie I've enjoyed in years." Aster, Stephen King , George Miller , and Steven Spielberg have all praised the film as well. A sequel is currently in development. However, John Carpenter and Jordan Peele , filmmakers most commonly associated with horror, have denounced and rejected this term and style of horror. In an interview with The A.V. Club , Carpenter
1008-495: A television series that would later become Comrade Detective , produced by Channing Tatum . The company also announced that they would also finance and develop pilots . In January 2016, Sasha Lloyd joined the company to handle all film, television distribution and business development in the international marketplace. The company, with cooperation from Bank of America , J.P. Morgan & Co. and SunTrust Banks , also raised its line of credit from $ 50 million to $ 125 million
1080-491: A theatrical release by A24; Enemy was the first film to be distributed under the deal. That same year, A24 entered a deal with Amazon Prime , where A24-distributed films would be available on Amazon Instant Video after becoming available on Blu-ray and DVD . In May 2015, A24 announced that it would start a television division and began producing the USA Network series Playing House , as well as working to develop
1152-564: A theatrical release or be exclusive to Apple's streaming service, Apple TV+ . On November 13, 2019, A24 entered into a premium cable television broadcast deal with Showtime Networks , covering all film releases through November 1, 2022. The deal excludes films that are already part of the Apple partnership. In July 2021, A24 explored a possible buyout for between $ 2.5 billion to $ 3 billion. In January 2022, former HBO and Amazon MGM Studios TV executive Nick Hall joined A24 to oversee creative for
1224-527: A woman trying to find herself in a new foreign country, The Bling Ring deals with "girls trying on other people's stuff to find themselves". Although The Bling Ring deals with more consumerist and gaudy sense of style and culture Coppola says the film was "just really fun to indulge this style that's so different from my own. I'm more associated with being understated and [with] good taste, I think, and it's fun to be really obnoxious." Coppola chose to use young, unknown actors (aside from Emma Watson ) who were
1296-443: Is A24's most expensive in-house production yet, holding a budget of $ 50 million. The film is described as "an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride through a near-future fractured America balanced on the razor's edge"; Kirsten Dunst stars in the lead role as a reporter. Civil War was released in the United States on April 12, 2024, having been moved up from a release date of April 26, 2024. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
1368-490: Is a 2013 crime film written and directed by Sofia Coppola featuring an ensemble cast led by Emma Watson , Katie Chang , Israel Broussard , Taissa Farmiga , Claire Julien, Georgia Rock and Leslie Mann . It is based on the 2010 Vanity Fair article "The Suspects Wore Louboutins " by Nancy Jo Sales , which dealt with a real-life gang known as the Bling Ring . The story follows a group of fame-obsessed teenagers who use
1440-403: Is a religious humanitarian. When the group is prosecuted, they receive varying amounts of jail time and are ordered to pay millions of dollars in restitution for the stolen items. Marc is transported to prison, alone among various older criminals. Some time later, Nicki recounts her 30 days in jail on a talk show and reveals that Lohan was in the same facility at the same time. She then turns to
1512-479: Is arrested and sentenced to community service. Marc and Rebecca return to rob Hilton's house on a third occasion and are nearly discovered by security. They then rob the home of Audrina Patridge , using the internet to determine when she will not be home. The group sells unwanted bags and other items at an outdoor market. The entire group burgles the home of Megan Fox , wherein Nicki's younger sister Emily squeezes through
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#17328525196551584-506: Is based on series creator Vivienne Medrano 's animated pilot released on YouTube in 2019. Hazbin Hotel follows Charlie Morningstar (voiced by Erika Henningsen ), the princess of Hell , as she pursues her seemingly impossible goal of rehabilitating demons to peacefully reduce overpopulation in her kingdom. After a yearly extermination imposed by angels , she opens a hotel in the hopes that patrons will be "checking out" into Heaven . At
1656-540: Is currently A24's highest-grossing film and the first film of the company to cross the $ 100-million mark worldwide. The company distributes and produces artistic, psychologically disturbing, and mind-bending horror films often referred to as " elevated horror ". Most of these films share a similar approach, including ambiguity, bleak atmosphere, disruptive formulas, outbursts of violence, psychological dilemmas, and realistic character drama; these include Hereditary (2018), It Comes at Night (2017), The Killing of
1728-504: Is only growing and that she's an actress serious enough to turn a line like 'Your butt looks awesome!' into something that reveals character." Cath Clarke of Time Out commented positively on Watson, saying, "The real story here isn't the good-girl-goes-bad stunt casting; it's that Watson can act. Against the odds, the Harry Potter star gives a sharp, knowing smart performance as Nicki." Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote, "Watson
1800-454: Is sensational as Nicki, an underage club girl and actress wanna-be, who lives in a universe of Valley Girl narcissism eons away from Hogwarts." Even critics who gave the film overall negative reviews singled out Watson for praise, with Peter Howell of the Toronto Star stating, "The undistinguished young cast of The Bling Ring has just one standout, and that's Emma Watson, who plays one of
1872-558: The 2013 Cannes Film Festival on May 16. About the premiere in Cannes , Coppola said, "It seems like the perfect setting for The Bling Ring when you see people walking around in their heels. It's a glamorous place, so it feels appropriate." The film closed the 39th Seattle International Film Festival on June 9, 2013. The Bling Ring was released via digital download on September 6, 2013, and on DVD and Blu-ray on September 17, 2013, by Lionsgate Home Entertainment . The extras include
1944-477: The 96th Academy Awards , A24 has received a total of 62 Academy Award nominations, winning 18 overall. Additionally, A24 has been nominated and won numerous British Academy Film Awards , Critics' Choice Awards , Golden Globe Awards , Independent Spirit Awards , and Screen Actors Guild Awards . "A24 is a business whose aspirations are unlimited," said one high-level Hollywood executive. "They're not trying to become Focus [Features] . They want to become
2016-449: The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). In October 2023, TheWrap ' s Umberto Gonzalez exclusively reported that A24 is planning to expand its "strategy from arthouse films to more commercial films", including "action and big IP projects". According to one production executive from the company, A24 "took a beating on dramas , especially the ones they made,"
2088-556: The Daniels , Robert Eggers , Alex Garland , Rose Glass , Joanna Hogg , Yorgos Lanthimos , David Lowery and the Safdie brothers . A24 has developed a reputation as a powerhouse in independent film with a passionate fanbase. Its projects have also had a major influence on style in contemporary horror and arthouse films, among other areas. A24 is also known for the originality and artistic style of films it produces, generally shunning
2160-508: The Hollywood Hills burglaries intensifies, and the group acquires the label "The Bling Ring". Authorities ultimately identify the group using security footage from several robberies, statements from members of the group's social circle who heard its members brag about their exploits at drug-fueled parties, and photographs of the stolen items posted by the group on social media sites. Marc, Nicki, Chloe, Rebecca, Rob, and Ricky are arrested; Sam
2232-455: The 2023 New York Comic Con , the cast was unveiled and it was announced that fans would be able to get digital access to the first two episodes at "HazbinHotel.com" before they were released on Prime Video, plus exclusive merchandise only available during the presale; early access episodes are available to stream for a limited time on the A24 App. In January, 2024, it was announced that A24 struck
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2304-685: The Civic Center Media collaboration will provide a great experience for writers, actors, directors and IP holders." A24 produces and distributes about 18 to 20 films annually. It has also served as producer or distributor for several dozen television shows, including At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017–2020), Beef (2023), The Carmichael Show (2015–2017), Euphoria (2019–present), I'm Sorry (2017–2019), Irma Vep (2022), Mo (2022–present), Mr. Corman (2021), Ramy (2019–2022), and Ziwe (2021–2022). The action thriller Civil War (2024), written and directed by Alex Garland ,
2376-468: The Flower Moon (2023), adding that timing is crucial for a film that's three-and-a-half hours long, stating: "I very much like the style and pacing of good horror films like Ari Aster's Midsommar or Beau Is Afraid . The pacing of those films goes back to the B films of Val Lewton , Jacques Tourneur 's Cat People or I Walked with a Zombie . Just going a little slower, a little quieter". As of
2448-488: The Italian A24 motorway Katz was driving on when he decided to found the company. Guggenheim Partners provided the seed money for A24. The company was started to share "movies from a distinctive point of view". In October 2012, Nicolette Aizenberg joined as head of publicity from 42West where she was senior publicity executive. The company began its distribution of films in 2013. The company's first theatrical release
2520-469: The Mind of Charles Swan III , the company's growth started with the release of Spring Breakers later that year. In 2014, A24 picked up the U.S. rights to Ex Machina and Room in 2015, before obtaining worldwide rights to The Witch , which was released theatrically in 2015. They entered into deals with Amazon Prime Video , and DirecTV Cinema in late 2013, with some films distributed through them, and
2592-574: The actual Bling Ring robberies , and Kirsten Dunst both made cameo appearances in the film. Some scenes were shot in the celebrity victims' homes and at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California. "I spent a few months listening to everything that is out now and then going back a bit to when the story actually happened. So the Kanye stuff was fair game, as well as
2664-605: The ad-supported service. In January 2017, the company acquired the United States and Chinese distribution rights for their first foreign language film: Menashe . On February 28, 2018, A24 launched a podcast titled "The A24 Podcast". Episodes are based around a discussion between two members of the film industry. Guests on the podcast have included Bo Burnham , Sofia Coppola , Paul Schrader , Martin Scorsese , and Alia Shawkat . Despite lacking any pre-defined structure, episodes generally contain discussions around recent works of
2736-401: The adult musical comedy series Hazbin Hotel . The eight-episode first season premiered on January 19, 2024, on Prime Video; it received a two-season order. However, the first episode was made available to watch, for free, on YouTube on January 18, with the first four episodes subsequently released on Prime Video the following day as scheduled. The series, which had been long in the works,
2808-456: The audience is invited to understand the impulses of these child-woman thieves, even as Coppola stands firmly apart from their craziness and sees them for who they are." Robbie Collin of The Daily Telegraph stated, "Everything comes together for the good here: visuals, performances, raucous soundtrack, Coppola's teasing flirtation with, yet ultimate lack of commitment to, some kind of concrete morality." Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter
2880-1744: The best of their career. Such performances include: Mahershala Ali 's in Moonlight (2016), Awkwafina 's in The Farewell (2019), Toni Collette 's in Hereditary (2018), Brendan Fraser 's in The Whale (2022), Mia Goth 's in X (2022) and Pearl (2022), Tom Hardy 's in Locke (2013), Brie Larson 's in Room (2015), Greta Lee 's in Past Lives (2023), Robert Pattinson 's in Good Time (2017) and The Lighthouse (2019), Joaquin Phoenix 's in C'mon C'mon (2021) and Beau Is Afraid (2023), Florence Pugh 's in Midsommar (2019), Saoirse Ronan 's in Lady Bird (2017), Adam Sandler 's in Uncut Gems (2019), Anya Taylor-Joy 's in The Witch (2015), Alicia Vikander 's in Ex Machina (2014), and Ke Huy Quan , Michelle Yeoh , and Stephanie Hsu 's in Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022). A24 has frequently worked with many artistically minded writer-directors, for most of which
2952-454: The camera and promotes her website, where people can learn everything about her "journey". In December 2011, it was reported that Sofia Coppola was developing a screenplay for a film based on the Bling Ring burglaries, to be directed and produced by herself. Her father, Francis Ford Coppola , executive produced the project through his American Zoetrope production company. In April 2012, it
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3024-405: The cast and Coppola's "stylish" direction; Watson in particular received critical acclaim for her performance. However, others criticized the film for its morally ambiguous approach towards the subject matter. The film grossed $ 20 million worldwide against its $ 8 million budget. The Bling Ring represents the final work of cinematographer Harris Savides , who died of brain cancer while the film
3096-411: The company's growing television slate. In April 2022, the company released its membership "AAA24" for subscription ; members' benefits include early access to merch drops, exclusive merch for members only, monthly merch discounts for members, and a zine every four months. In March 2023, A24 became the first independent studio to sweep Best Picture , Best Director , and all four acting categories in
3168-451: The company, saying: "A24 is remarkable at championing specific cinematic voices because they genuinely adore their films — and that enthusiasm is reflected in the creativity and laser-like precision of their marketing and releases." Many of the performances in A24 films have received widespread critical acclaim, with many critics and reviewers describing these actor/actress' performances as some of
3240-441: The company. On November 15, 2018, A24 and Apple announced that they had entered into a multi-year partnership where A24 will produce a slate of original films for Apple. This was not a first-look deal , meaning that A24 can continue to produce and acquire films to release outside of the deal, and that it would not affect previous deals that A24 had signed with other companies. It is currently unknown if this slate of films will have
3312-460: The distribution in Japan of A24's upcoming releases; this marks A24's first major international theatrical output deal. The companies will also build A24 brand awareness across the region, and deepen relationships with local talent and audiences off screen beyond film releases. In association with Prime Video and Fox Entertainment 's Bento Box Entertainment , A24 launched its first animated project:
3384-432: The doormat, break in . They go through Hilton's belongings and take some jewelry with them, including a bracelet that Rebecca later flaunts to Nicki, Sam, and Chloe at a party. At Nicki's request, Rebecca and Marc take her, Sam, and Chloe back to Hilton's house. The group marvels at the excess of Hilton's lifestyle and steals shoes, bags, dresses, cash, and jewelry. A drunk Chloe gets into an accident while driving away; she
3456-462: The film's soundtrack and co-wrote the musical score with Daniel Lopatin . The Bling Ring had its world premiere on May 16, 2013, in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival . In the United States, it had a limited theatrical release by A24 on June 14, 2013, before opening wide one week later. It received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising
3528-555: The films released by the company pivoted their careers, including Ari Aster , Sean Baker , the Daniels , Robert Eggers , Alex Garland , Rose Glass , Joanna Hogg , Yorgos Lanthimos , David Lowery , and the Safdie brothers . Auteur filmmakers Aster—director/writer of Hereditary (2018), Midsommar (2019), and Beau Is Afraid (2023)—and Eggers—director/writer of The Lighthouse (2019) and The Witch (2015)—are both notable for their contribution to and influence on modern horror, and partial reinvention and redefining of
3600-489: The genre. Their films have dealt with and share a lot of similarities in some way, including folklore or supernatural forces. Even with their strong similarities, there are differences as well; all three of Eggers' films are period pieces while Aster's all take place in modern times. Aster also seems to take conventional horror and put his own modern spin on it to inspire some genuinely uncomfortable fear in viewers while Eggers takes conventional horror and throws it out
3672-530: The internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to burgle their homes. The film was an international co-production by producers in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan. Coppola began developing a screenplay based on the real-life burglaries in December 2011, with Francis Ford Coppola executive producing through American Zoetrope and Roman Coppola as producer. She saw it as
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#17328525196553744-547: The most extraordinary new voices in world cinema". Later in 2023, Talk to Me (2022), directed by twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou , and released theatrically in the United States on July 28, became a triumphant success at the box office and surpassed Hereditary as A24's highest-grossing horror film domestically with a running total of $ 44.5 million on September 3. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its story, direction, horror sequences, practical effects, sound design, and performances. In
3816-478: The most vacuous of the juvenile thieves. We know her best as the brainy Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter movies, and she can obviously do brainless equally well." Joe Neumaier of New York Daily News wrote, "Watson, though, does a great imitation of hollow-eyed gaze; her character is the one who tries to parlay notoriety into success (everyone else can, she figures). The one-time Harry Potter star captures
3888-792: The name was changed to just A24 in 2016. In 2022, A24 distributed the film Everything Everywhere All at Once , which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and six more Oscars ; the film has also received acclaim from both audiences and critics. A24's television division has produced numerous programs , including At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017–2020), Beef (2023), The Carmichael Show (2015–2017), Euphoria (2019–present), I'm Sorry (2017–2019), Irma Vep (2022), Mo (2022–present), Mr. Corman (2021), Ramy (2019–2022), and Ziwe (2021–2022). The company has also frequently worked with artistically minded writer-directors, including Darren Aronofsky , Ari Aster , Sean Baker ,
3960-470: The newer stuff. The Can stuff is interesting because the other side is the score, the sound of L.A. at night when they're driving around. I thought that it would be really cool to use Klaus Schulze and some of the German stuff that I really, really love, and it's amazing how well those tracks fit next to each other." – Reitzell, on the variety of music The Bling Ring: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
4032-403: The ones they have previously admired in magazines. Marc visits a nightclub with Rebecca and meets her friends, Nicki Moore, Nicki's adoptive sister Sam, and Chloe Tainer and the group notice celebrities Kirsten Dunst and Paris Hilton . Later, while researching Hilton on the internet, Marc and Rebecca realize she is out of town. They find her address, go to her house, and, upon finding a key under
4104-478: The same age as the real kids because of the freshness they brought to the film. Emma Watson joined the cast of the film on February 29, 2012, and on March 1, Taissa Farmiga was reported to have joined the main cast. Also in early March, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the casting of Leslie Mann and Israel Broussard . On March 16, Claire Julien joined the cast, and Katie Chang and Georgia Rock were also confirmed for roles. That same month, Carlos Miranda
4176-412: The style of films produced or released by the major film studios . A24 was founded on August 20, 2012, by film veterans Daniel Katz, David Fenkel, and John Hodges. Katz formerly led the film finance group at Guggenheim Partners , Fenkel was the president, co-founder and partner at Oscilloscope , and Hodges served as "Head of Production and Development" at Big Beach . The name "A24" was inspired by
4248-499: The surface of its shallow protagonists' real-life crimes." Metacritic has assigned the film an average score of 66 out of 100, based on 40 critics, indicating "generally positive reviews". The film has drawn comparisons to the Day-Glo cinematography of Harmony Korine 's Spring Breakers , which was also released under A24 Films. Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly had a positive opinion, writing, "Watching The Bling Ring ,
4320-420: The title track from their album Bankrupt! . Reitzell worked closely with Coppola to find contemporary music that would fit within the film's setting. After being contacted for song contributions, rapper Kanye West recommended Reitzell use Frank Ocean 's then-unreleased "Super Rich Kids." In January 2013, A24 acquired domestic distribution rights to the film. It opened the Un Certain Regard section of
4392-508: The top agent said. The production exec added that A24 would still acquire dramas, but would move away from making as many of them. "The auteur business is a lousy, high-risk business that does not attract potential buyers ... That's a big problem if you're looking to sell or seek additional investment," another top agent told TheWrap . This decision has been met with mixed responses from some journalists. That same month, A24 forged an exclusive output deal with "Happinet Phantom Studios" covering
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#17328525196554464-410: The two guests, allowing for branching discussions to other areas. The first two guests were Barry Jenkins (director of A24's Moonlight ) and Greta Gerwig (director of A24's Lady Bird ), who both discussed what it's like to make a movie about the place they grew up. As of October 18, 2023, 38 episodes have been released. On March 26, 2018, co-founder John Hodges announced that he was exiting
4536-560: The watches to her friend Ricky, a night club manager. The teens later return to Hilton's house with Rob, who finds and steals large amounts of jewelry. A news report containing security footage from the robbery at Patridge's home concerns Marc, but Rebecca is undeterred. She instigates a burglary at the home of Rachel Bilson , and the group ultimately breaks into Lohan's house and robs it. Shortly thereafter, Rebecca moves to Las Vegas with her father, ostensibly due to troubles at home, leaving some of her stolen items with Marc. Media coverage of
4608-407: The window to transport viewers to another world with his unique dialogue and cinematography . Both have been cited as two of the top horror directors of the 2010s while their films have received widespread critical acclaim and deemed as some of the best horror films of the 2010s. During a Q&A for Beau Is Afraid in 2023, renowned and veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsese dubbed Aster "one of
4680-471: Was Roman Coppola 's A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III , which had a limited theatrical release . Other 2013 theatrical releases included Sofia Coppola 's The Bling Ring , Harmony Korine 's Spring Breakers , James Ponsoldt 's The Spectacular Now , and Sally Potter 's Ginger & Rosa . In September 2013, A24 entered a $ 40 million deal with DirecTV Cinema , where DirecTV Cinema would offer day-and-date releases 30 days prior to
4752-525: Was announced that financing had been set up with NALA Films and Roman Coppola would also serve as a producer. Coppola described the group of teenage criminals as "products of our growing reality TV culture". The female characters in the film were seen as a departure from Coppola's previous works centered around the female perspective. Discussing the difference between the female perspective in Lost in Translation versus The Bling Ring she says that instead of
4824-558: Was cast in a supporting role. In late March, Kirsten Dunst and Paris Hilton were both confirmed to have cameos in the film as themselves. Gavin Rossdale was filming his scenes around the same time. Production primarily took place in and around Los Angeles , California , in March and April 2012, notably in West Hollywood , Lynwood , and Venice . Paris Hilton , who was a victim of
4896-562: Was in post-production, to whom the film is dedicated. Quiet teenager Marc Hall arrives as a new student at Indian Hills High School in Agoura Hills, California . Soon after arriving, he is befriended by fame-obsessed Rebecca Ahn. While at a party at her house, Rebecca persuades Marc to sneak away with her, and the pair check the doors of cars on the street, taking valuables such as cash and credit cards from unlocked vehicles. They begin hanging out after school, and Marc starts to see Rebecca as
4968-427: Was less positive, stating, "Coppola's attitude toward her subject seems equivocal, uncertain; there is perhaps a smidgen of social commentary, but she seems far too at home in the world she depicts to offer a rewarding critique of it." Watson's performance as Nicki Moore was critically acclaimed. Richard Roeper called her "comedic gold," while Gleiberman wrote that Watson "proves that her willingness to take chances
5040-420: Was not caught on camera and is able to avoid suspicion. A remorseful Marc cooperates with the police, informing them of details of the burglaries, much to the chagrin of Rebecca, whom he identifies as the ringleader. A Vanity Fair journalist interviews Marc, still apparently exhibiting regret for his actions, but amazed at how much attention he has gotten, and Nicki, who claims the others were at fault and she
5112-472: Was perplexed by the topic, saying: "I don't know what that means ... There's metaphorical horror. But all movies have. They don't have messages. They have themes. Thematic material and some horror films have thematic material. The good ones do." In a separate conversion, Peele told The Verge : "I don't want people to think that I'm trying to make 'elevated' films. I think that's a trap that I don't quite appreciate." The Bling Ring The Bling Ring
5184-464: Was supervised by frequent Coppola collaborator Brian Reitzell . The soundtrack album was released on June 11, 2013, by Def Jam Recordings . It contains a mix of music ranging between such genres as hip-hop/rap , krautrock , and electronic . The musical score for the film was written by Reitzell in collaboration with Daniel Lopatin, known mostly under the recording name of Oneohtrix Point Never . Coppola's husband's band, Phoenix , also contributed
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