A24’s hit series The A24 Podcast dropped a captivating new episode, Movies Are Like My Parents, featuring director Ari Aster and his friend Bill Hader, as they unpack the creative journey behind Aster’s upcoming film Eddington, hitting theaters July 18 via A24.
What They Discuss on the Show
- Origin of Eddington: Aster shares how the concept for his COVID-era neo-Western took shape—revealed during a dinner with Hader outside an Italian restaurant.
- Genre as a shield: The pair dig into how Aster uses genre conventions to explore deeper, personal narratives.
- Cinematic icons: The conversation pays tribute to filmmakers like Steven Soderbergh, Kubrick, Spielberg, Sturges, and Lynch, while dissecting what makes perfect shot sequencing .
- Emotional resonance: Hader expresses deep admiration, calling Eddington a “masterpiece” – he says he “can’t stop thinking about it” after watching it with loved ones.
The episode reveals a rare, candid exchange between two cinematic heavyweights. Aster dives into his immersive research process in New Mexico, and Hader shares insight on what makes a script compelling for actors—not just executives.
The chemistry is palpable, blending humor (like laughs over Hereditary’s most shocking moments) with profound admiration for each other’s craft.
The podcast episode went live July 10, 2025 across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and more.
Aster’s COVID-Western debuted at Cannes on May 16, is due July 18 in U.S. theaters. The ensemble cast includes Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler.
This episode of Movies Are Like My Parents offers an intimate, enlightening peek into Ari Aster’s process and Bill Hader’s reverence for Eddington. It’s a must-listen preview for film enthusiasts and a powerful prelude ahead of the movie’s theatrical run starting July 18.
