Madiha Ali - THE ROLLING TAPE

Essays

August 17, 2026

‘Manhunter’ at 40: The Hannibal Lecter Film We Forgot Before 'The Silence of the Lambs'

Directed by Michael Mann, Manhunter is an adaptation of Thomas Harris’ 1981 novel “Red Dragon” that follows FBI profiler Will Graham (William...

Madiha Ali

August 5, 2026

‘Cape Fear’ Season 1 Review: A Modern Retelling Marred by Uneven Execution

Everyone has a dark past; everyone has secrets. But does everyone have the courage to confront them? Cape Fear season 1 builds on this unsett...

Essays

July 8, 2026

Hollywood’s New Formula: Wait Until The Internet Does The Hard Work

With the recent unfathomable success of Curry Barker’s Obsession and Kane Parsons’ Backrooms, Hollywood’s bubble has burst. Hollywood, which ...

Lists

July 3, 2026

250 Years of the United States Through Film

What films represent us most? Those that recreate history? Reimagine history? Biopics of American icons or stories made by Hollywood legends?...

Madiha Ali

July 2, 2026

‘From’ Season 4 Review: The Town Isn’t The Only Thing That’s Lost

From on MGM made me fall in love with its mysteries, but it has now become frustrating for long-time fans as the writers have started buying ...

Essays

June 22, 2026

Six Unexpected Awards Contenders So Far in 2026

Believe it or not, half the year is already gone. Apart from the obvious mega blockbusters — Obsession, Backrooms, and Project Hail Mary, whi...

Lists

May 26, 2026

6 Movies That Are So Bad They're Good

Thousands of films get their chance every year to be screened in theaters, but only a few become blockbusters. It is not typically about crit...

Essays

May 23, 2026

Hollywood’s Sequel Safety Net: Are Studios Too Afraid to Bet on Originals?

Studios are terrified of original stories. The 2026 slate is dominated by highly anticipated sequels, such as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Aven...

Essays

April 21, 2026

Two Decades of Game Adaptation Lessons and the 20th Anniversary of ‘Silent Hill’

Two decades after Silent Hill brought Team Silent’s 1999 classic game to the big screen, it’s worth stepping back into the mist. The psycholo...

Madiha Ali

April 6, 2026

‘Exit 8’ Review: A Psychological Horror That Tests Your Patience

Genki Kawamura knows his game, as his work often explores complex human relationships, memories, and existential themes. Now, given the chanc...

Madiha Ali

April 4, 2026

12 Trailers You Missed This Week

Starting April strong, and we’re skipping the tricks altogether. This week was full of new and explosive movie trailers, proving to be a boun...

Essays

March 31, 2026

Honorary Oscars, Should We Care?

What happens if greatness is recognized a little too late? Some can assume that Honorary Oscars are a form of restitution from the Academy fo...

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