Welcome back to my ranking of the 15 A24 films that I’ve logged on Letterboxd! We’ve got some gems (*wink*) in this list that I’m excited to share with y’all. Let’s dive in!

9. White Noise (2022)

Directed by Mr. Greta Gerwig, aka Noah Baumbach, White Noise follows a family of five as they navigate in a slightly apocalyptic world following a chemical spill from a rail car. The film is based on the novel of the same name, written by Don DeLillo, with this adaptation also written by Baumbach. The film stars Gerwig as the complicated but doting wife of Adam Driver, a professor of Hitler studies at The-College-on-the-Hill. The film is bolstered by the three young actors who play the Driver and Gerwigs’s children, providing laughs at times and adding to the tension at others. The film is full of twists and turns, most of which could be spoiled if I said too much. What I will say is that this film is fantastic and an underrated member of Baumbach’s filmography. The only reason it isn’t higher on this list is because I’ve only seen it once and should probably give it a rewatch soon. 

Letterboxd ranking: 4.5/5

8. Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)

What happens when you mix a hurricane, alcohol, machetes, and a group of frenemies in one home? A series of cold blooded murders, obviously. This stellar ensemble slasher stars Amandla Stenberg as Sophie, a 20-something who is making an effort to spend time with some old friends while introducing said friends to her new girlfriend, Bee. Bee is played by Maria Bakalova, who was fresh off of her Academy Award nominated performance in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. The film has some incredible one liners delivered brilliantly by actors such as Rachel Sennott and Pete Davidson. The film mocks Zillennial (Gen Z and millennial) culture well, a move that could have easily been cringe. This is a slasher film that could be watched year-round, in my opinion. Grab some friends and be ready to both hide at the sight of blood and laugh at the ridiculousness. 

Letterboxd ranking: 4/5

7. Marcel the Shell With Shoes On (2022)

Marcel is a bold film that combines animation with real life and has Dean Fleischer Camp (who also wrote and directed the film) playing opposite a small animated shell, voiced brilliantly by Jenny Slate. Marcel was first created in the 2010’s by Slate and Camp and found an audience on the internet. In this story, Marcel is spending time taking care of their grandmother, Nana Connie, as she reaches the end of her life. (Cue the waterworks, oh my.) It’s a beautiful film that found a tiny shell with shoes on making their way to the Academy Awards. We love to see it. 

Letterboxd ranking: 4/5

6. Uncut Gems (2019)

Was anyone able to scroll on TikTok in 2022 without coming across the video of Julia Fox saying “Uncut JAAAMS”? I’m envious if you were. Anyway, Uncut Gems is a fantastic movie led by Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Idina Menzel and a gaggle of real life athletes. The story follows Howard, played by Sandler, as he attempts to pull off a series of complicated sports gambling exploits. Fox plays his mistress while Menzel plays his “over his shit” wife. I first watched this film in 2021, a while after the hype died down, and was blown away. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. The film was written and directed by the Safdie brothers, known for their high intensity thrillers, and this endeavor was no different. A must watch. 

Letterboxd ranking: 4/5

5. Priscilla (2023)

I’m trying to not let recency bias filter too much into my ranking of Priscilla, written and directed by Sofia Coppola, but I absolutely adored this film. It embodies Coppola’s filmmaking style at its best – a combination of lingering wide shots, close ups of the main subject while the action builds around her, a gorgeous score and one needle drop that makes you go “damn.” Caillee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi embodied Priscilla and Elvis, showing us the connection that brought the two together and the disinterest and lack of care that tore them apart. I found myself near tears at the end, watching Priscilla drive away from Graceland, and thus becoming her own person for the first time in her life. Coppola is back, baby!

Letterboxd ranking: 4/5

Stay tuned for the final part of my A24 ranking, coming soon! Catch up on part 1 here. Follow me on Letterboxd.