Publications - THE ROLLING TAPE

Essays

January 14, 2025

The Many Woes of Universal’s Wolf Men

Remakes, sequels, and reboots–the horror! Especially in horror, sequels, remakes, and reboots are plentiful and are mostly stinkers. It’s a t...

Adam Patla

January 13, 2025

‘Nickel Boys' Review: RaMell Ross' Bold, Poetic Vision Breaks the Boundaries of Film and Perspective

I initially experienced (I say experienced because my screening truly transcended simply watching a movie) Nickel Boys in October at the Chic...

Lists

January 10, 2025 · by Cameron Ritter

TRT's Favorite Scenes from 2024

This year has been pretty solid for cinema, bringing us many memorable scenes. Below, our team compiled a list of our favorite 2024 moments o...

Essays

January 8, 2025

FYC: ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ and I Smashed My Head Through the Screen

There is no possible scenario where I can write anything about I Saw the TV Glow without the piece transitioning into something horrifically ...

Essays

January 7, 2025

The Awards Tape: 2025 SAG Film Nominations Predictions

One of the most important precursors in the awards season is the Screen Actors Guild of America. Encompassing actors in film and television, ...

Adam Patla

January 7, 2025

For Your Consideration: Keith Kupferer for Best Actor

2024 is arguably the most interesting Best Actor race in years. Looking at the recurring names appearing in various precursors, one could mak...

Adam Patla

January 6, 2025

2024 CIC Windie Awards Nominees

Chicago Indie Critics (CIC) have announced their nominees for their 2024 Windie Awards. The winners will be announced on January 18th, 2025. ...

Landon Defever

January 6, 2025

‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ Review: England’s Beloved Duo is Back and Better than Ever

It’s been 35 years since a British inventor and his intelligent pooch had a grand day out, sending themselves rocketing to the moon in respon...

Danny Jarabek

January 3, 2025

‘Nosferatu’ Review: A Theater of Seductive Shadows and Carnal Cravings

In a year where bodily autonomy has never been more politicized and weaponized, movies have consumed our living nightmare and interrogated th...

Essays

December 28, 2024

Five Years Since 'Cats:' What Was All That?

I cannot think of a film with a bigger “collective fever dream” energy than the absolute mess that was the 2019 movie musical extravaganza Ca...

Adam Patla

December 28, 2024

‘Babygirl’ Review: Kidman Solidifies Her Fearless Self in Halina Reijn’s Bold Sophomore Feature

I’ve said for years that Nicole Kidman is one of our last weirdos—she’s fearless in her roles and the stories she selects and embraces subjec...

Lists

December 27, 2024 · by Red Broadwell

10 Video Game Movies That Are Kind Of Worth Your Time

So, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 right? It’s crazy that we live in a world where the Sonic franchise is largely carried by its movies rather than gam...

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