Adam Patla

Adam grew up less than 3 minutes away from a movie theater so he was always destined to love all things film. He studied Broadcast & Cinematic Arts at Central Michigan University before working as a talent agent in the Chicago area until 2020. During lockdown he began discussing film on TikTok where he cultivated a platform of over 45,000 followers. He is currently a member of Chicago Indie Critics.

April 9, 2025

RETROSPECTIVE 020: Ryan Coogler

Before our review of Sinners, we take a look back through the small but mighty career of Ryan Coogler through his four feature films, Fruitva…

April 8, 2025

NEWS 037: Cinema Con 2025

This past week we had one of the biggest events of the film industry’s news cycle in Cinema Con, the world’s largest gathering for the motion…

April 3, 2025

‘The Wedding Banquet’ Review: Andrew Ahn’s Tender Ode to Chosen Family

Very rarely does a remake seem warranted in today’s industry landscape. However, the world is far different for the LGBTQ+ community than it …

April 2, 2025

The Rolling Remote: Severance (S2)

In the inaugural episode a The Rolling Tape’s newest series, we present The Rolling Remote–a podcast series dedicated to television coverage …

April 1, 2025

EP 132: The Assessment (2025)

For a bonus review this weekend, we discuss a staff choice selection of The Assessment, where in the near future where parenthood is strictly…

March 31, 2025

‘Holland’ Review: Mimi Cave’s Tulip-Infused Sophomore Effort Wilts Under Baffling Mystery

Mimi Cave burst onto the scene with her buzzy debut Fresh (2022). The chilling horror film from Hulu, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastia…

March 26, 2025

Review: Seth Rogen Lovingly Lampoons the Hollywood System in ‘The Studio’

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s creative partnership ages like the finest of wines. Since bursting onto the scene with Superbad (2007), the tw…

March 19, 2025

RETROSPECTIVE 019: Disney Live-Action Remakes

Before our review of Snow White, we look back through the live-action remakes of Disney classics. From Cinderella to The Little Mermaid, Disn…

March 17, 2025

EP 129: Opus (2025)

In a weekend jam-packed with new releases, our team selected Opus directed by Mark Anthony Green. A writer travels to the compound of a pop i…

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