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Chris Giddens @chrisgiddens.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Excited to read this new book about A24 by @awest505.bsky.social of @cinejourneys.bsky.social. Also, this personalized letter that came with the book was a super-special touch. Very sweet, thank you!

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Tragic. Rayns was one of the best.

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Deaf Crocodile @deafcrocodile.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Keep an eye on @noplot.bsky.social's bksy account this week, as he's going to be reviewing all of the films in our DEFA Fairy Tales box set! Thanks for the thoughtful consideration, Andrew!

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

It’s a big day! Pallet of books arrived this morning and we got our first Amazon review! I expect as more people get the book, there’ll be more feedback. These are review copies and pre-orders that should start shipping soon.

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Just posted an AMA about the book. Would love a few visits with questions. www.reddit.com/r/A24/s/20MZ...

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From the A24 community on Reddit

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Inde Navarrette‘s performance in Obsession has been living rent free in my head. Hoping to see it again theatrically.

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I’m really thrilled that Kane Parsons has a platform for this. I’m so impressed with Backrooms. As for his age, we can expect a lot more from him.

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This profile of Backrooms director Kane Parsons, 20, by @kylebuchanan.bsky.social is fascinating. In some ways it's the story of so many filmmaking prodigies (Scorsese)--an indoor kid w/ a physical issue & tech mastery. But his references and politics are pure 2026. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/29/m...

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From YouTube Sensation to A24’s Youngest Director

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

the book is finally going to print. You wouldn’t believe what it took to build this index, which I did 100% manually because I refused to use any AI in this book. This took weeks and cost a lot of sleep, but was totally worth it.

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Mungiu is a tremendous filmmaker and deserving of the Palme for his career body of work. I look forward to seeing FJORD.

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Tilda announcing Cristian Mungiu‘s Fjord as the Palme d’Or winner.

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Cannes loves them some Emilia Perez!

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The book is almost out! I'm getting 27 boxes shipped probably next week. Meanwhile I've been recording a few podcast episodes. Really enjoyed this Ex Machina conversation with @justinkhoo.com on Cows in the Field! cowspod.com/2026/05/09/e...

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EX MACHINA (2014)

We take a trip down A24 lane to discuss our first AI movie of the miniseries, Alex Garland’s EX MACHINA, with Aaron West (of Cinejourneys.com and The A24 New Wave). Auteurs, tech bros, trophy…

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Here is the proof of the upcoming book! First printing next week.

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This is going to be a special class!

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CineJourneys @cinejourneys.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Imogen Sara Smith is returning to CineJourneys to teach a class about Kinuyo Tanaka, Japan's Trailblazing Woman Filmmaker from May 19th until June 2nd. Imogen has some other programming planned for later this year hope you'll join her on this Journey. cinejourneys.com/kinuyo-tanak...

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

This was fun! My segment starts at around 39:30

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Chris is teaching a class about Warner Bros. and wrote an article on his Substack about it. Highly recommend you check this out. chrisyogerst.substack.com/p/warner-bro...

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Warner Bros. News is Everywhere

So, why not take my online class at CineJourneys!?!

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

My cat now has his own fake credit card.

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MZS.Press @mzspress.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We are excited and honored to announce that we are one of but a few boutique retailers starting the original offers for PRE-ORDERS for this highly anticipated book. To start we are offering this coveted trade paperback 1ST EDITION SIGNED @ only $40! Follow the link in comments to reserve yours!

Cover of upcoming book about movie studio A24. The cover is a young man of color, in silhouette facing left, looking out to sea from a beach. There are palm trees in the back ground with a pink & purple sunset with clouds going across. In blue at the top A24 and in white is the title in big font saying The New Wave. At bottom of image is the subtitle empowering artists, transforming modern cinema

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

This is me! Had a great time talking about the book!

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Pre-orders and the press release for my book are up! Its out in May.

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CineJourneys @cinejourneys.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

We had a wonderful discussion about Eraserhead last week with @positivelytonsils.bsky.social in anticipation of his upcoming David Lynch class. We made this video public. Hope you enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuUf...

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Eraserhead Evening

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Weimar Cinema from @matthiasellis.com starts next week. I’ve seen some of the early materials and this is going to be a tremendous experience. cinejourneys.com/weimar-cinem...

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 01/11/2025

Can't describe how proud I am to have an audio commentary on this. YOU ARE NOT ME was disgracefully slept on by critics, most of whom entirely missed the fact it's one of the most masterful horror films about the othering of immigrants made this century. This powerhouse is worth a blind buy.

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You Are Not Me

2025 Subscribers: This is NOT included in your Subscription. If you'd like to purchase it, you will need to login to view your special 50% off SRP pricing. This special limited edition slipcover (desi

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Terence Towles Canote @mercurie80.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Angela Lansbury was born 100 years ago on this date.

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Rian Johnson @rianjohnson.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

I don’t think One Battle After Another can be over-hyped. You’re going to hear alot of what sounds like awards season hyperbole about it, but it’s not - the movie is undeniable, it really is that good. And it’s a big funny entertaining action movie, but also much more. I can’t wait to see it again.

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Had a lovely, brief conversation with @adrianpmartin.bsky.social about his upcoming Fritz Lang class and what other topics he plans to explore on CineJourneys. cinejourneys.com/guide-spotli...

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

New Criterion Now episode with @positivelytonsils.bsky.social. This is video for now and we should get audio on the feed later in the week. @cinejourneys.bsky.social @biscuitkitten.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZJm...

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Criterion Now - Episode 161 with Derek Smith

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Loved @matthiasellis.com’s Film Theory class. He wrote a recap about it that I encourage you to check out. It was a fun experiment to condense a lot of theory into 5-weeks. cinejourneys.com/matt-ellis-f...

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Matt Ellis – Film Theory Recap | CineJourneys

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Last in-theaters flick to complete the book. This one feels like it’s going to burn!

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Looking forward to working with @filmiliarface.bsky.social! She’s the best!

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Patrick Radden Keefe @praddenkeefe.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I will always think of heat like this as Do the Right Thing weather

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Walter Chaw @mangiotto.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Iran has one of the most beautiful film cultures in the world w/among the most courageous & committed filmmakers. It was a cultural hub - it's worth looking into who overthrew their democratically-elected government when it refused to cede oil rights to the UK & installed a radical quisling puppet.

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Awesome that @matthiasellis.com and @positivelytonsils.bsky.social got a mention here. Registration for @adrianpmartin.bsky.social's class will be posted soon.

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Matt is going to be awesome. We dug into some of the foundational film topics. Looking forward to both his film and genre theory classes!

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Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️ @eclectichutch.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

SENTIMENTAL VALUE: Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård are exceptional in Joachim Trier’s best film yet and the best of the fest thus far. A film that's itself about filmmaking, it's Trier's THE FABELMANS. It completely bowled me over 📽️ My #Cannes2025 review: www.thewrap.com/sentimental-...

Renate Reinsve embraces Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas while on the verge of tears in a still from Joachim Trier’s new film SENTIMENTAL VALUE.

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Cheers to @silentfilmmusic.bsky.social! Really excited to dive into his book. After I finish mine, but having followed Ben’s career for the better part of a decade, and talking periodically, I can guarantee this is a must own.

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

August Criterion Announcements!

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Aaron West @awest505.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Can't wait to dive back into the worlds of one of my favorite filmmakers, David Lynch.

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