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. Adam also has a deep passion for theatre and writing.
‘Minotaur’ Review: In Andrey Zvyaginstev’s Eyes, Everything is Rotting
‘Wildwood’ Review: Laika’s Latest is a Landmark Moment Not Just for Animation but for Cinema at Large
Review: ‘Club Kid’ Feels Like All the Best Parties
‘Forgotten Island’ Review: An Unforgettable Ode to the Friendships That Make Us Soar
'It Ends' Director Alex Ullom Discusses New Hollywood Horror Movement
John Early Discusses Making a Character You Can Love and Treasure in ‘Maddie’s Secret’
‘The Invite’ Review: Olivia Wilde Invites You to Unpack Your Baggage in Hilarious and Devastating Comedy
Ouch, My Daddy Issues! Ten Movies to Watch if You Have a Complicated Relationship With Your Dad
‘The Sun Never Sets’ Review: Joe Swanberg is All Grown Up
‘Chili Finger’ Review: Judy Greer Stars in a Stunning Act of Desperation
Review: ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ is a Poetic Portrait
EP 198: The Odyssey (2026) & Nolan Filmography Guessing Game
EP 196: Minions & Monsters, Best of 2026 First Half & Most Anticipated of Second Half
The Awards Tape: Mid-Year Above the Line Oscar Predictions
The Awards Tape: State of the Best Animated Feature Race 2027 & Ranking All 25 Animated Oscar Winners
Read Receipts: A Big Screen Book Club Presents "Dune" (1965), Dune: Part One (2021) & Dune: Part Two (2024)
EP 194: Toy Story 5 (2026) & Ranking Every Pixar Movie
EP 192: Masters of the Universe (2026) & Gen X Nostalgia Movies
Spring Festival Recaps: SIFF, Chicago Critics Film Festival & PFS SpringFest
The Awards Tape: Television in 2026 & Early Emmy Predictions
EP 188: The Sheep Detectives, The State of Amazon MGM & Guess The Murder Mystery Mini-Game
EP 186: Michael, Mother Mary & Blind Ranking Fictional Movie Artists and Bands
The Awards Tape: Way-too-Early Performance Categories Oscar Predictions 2026-27
'It Ends' Director Alex Ullom Discusses New Hollywood Horror Movement
John Early Discusses Making a Character You Can Love and Treasure in ‘Maddie’s Secret’
CIFF 2025: Interview with ‘The Holy Boy’ Director and Writer Paolo Strippoli
Can't believe this movie invented fall.
Read on Letterboxd ↗This is the best-directed film of the year but some of you aren't ready for that conversation.
Read on Letterboxd ↗we need to invent a word stronger than mother.
Read on Letterboxd ↗Movies used to have Queen Latifah in them.
Read on Letterboxd ↗I'll never forget when Kristen Stewart's haircut for this movie hit the media especially amid Twilight. You would've thought the president died.
Read on Letterboxd ↗Jessica Lange.
Read on Letterboxd ↗Shout out to the person in my screening who gasped, "Oh my god," when the camera showed Diego Calva laying down on a couch. I see you and I stand…
Read on Letterboxd ↗May be the sexiest Daniel Craig has ever been on screen.
Read on Letterboxd ↗I do think I fell victim to the festival hype on this one so I may be a little harsh but this was super underwhelming to me. Bites off way…
Read on Letterboxd ↗I don't think the true crime framing necessarily works but it is very informative with the government/law enforcement oversight.
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