Publications - THE ROLLING TAPE

Nadia Arain

May 26, 2026

‘Passenger’ Review: Leave André Øvredal’s New Road Trip Horror On The Side Of The Road

Road trips take extensive amounts of time and skill. Aside from the driving aspect, there’s a sense of danger when driving through unsettling...

Des Mack

May 25, 2026

‘Mārama’ Review: This Fresh, Vengeful, Gothic Horror Shows the Power of Māori Women in the Face of Colonization

Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) 2026 has done a class-act job of showcasing films rooted in queerness and stories of Black and Ind...

Cannes 2026

May 25, 2026

Review: Léa Seydoux’s Harrowing Performance Cannot Save Marie Kreutzer’s Bloated 'Gentle Monster'

Léa Seydoux has become the unofficial, modern-day Cannes darling. She has starred in an impressive 16 films that premiered at the festival si...

Cannes 2026

May 25, 2026

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Review: Hannah Einbinder is Seduced by the Slasher in Jane Schoenbrun’s Meta-Maximalist Genre Study

“Free David Ehrlich.” These words from Jane Schoenbrun’s Twitter account became a calling card of the first days at Cannes after the IndieWir...

Cannes 2026

May 23, 2026

NEON’s Palme d’Or Streak Extends to Seven with ‘Fjord’ at the 79th Cannes Film Festival Awards Ceremony

In what was considered a wide open field for the top prize at the 79th Cannes Film Festival with multiple studios and films vying for the pre...

Claire May Lewis

May 23, 2026

Review: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ is Star Wars’ Not-So-Triumphant Return to the Big Screen

It’s been over six years since audiences last sat down in a movie theater to watch a new Star Wars movie. There have been a number of announc...

Cannes 2026

May 23, 2026

The Unmatched Buddy Road Trip: Cannes Celebrates 35 Years of ‘Thelma & Louise’

Each year, the Cannes Film Festival commemorates an artist, film, or creative institute by featuring them as the face of the festival on its ...

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...

Cannes 2026

May 22, 2026

Review: ‘All of a Sudden’ Uses Mutual Care as a Blueprint for Breaking the Cycles of Capitalism

Gaze. Touch. Communication. Verticality. These are the pillars of a program called “Humanitude” that Marie-Lou Fontaine (Virginie Efira), the...

Lists

May 22, 2026

9 Smart, Dynamic Films for Gemini Season

Move over, Taurus, Gemini reigns supreme from May 20 to June 20. With this Air sign comes drama, intrigue, and an insistence on doing it for ...

Cannes 2026

May 22, 2026

2026 Cannes Film Festival Competition Awards Predictions

The 78th Cannes Film Festival is winding down. Our Rolling Tape correspondents, Danny Jarabek and Nandita Joshi, have spent the last week-and...

Essays

May 21, 2026

"Do You Want to Talk to Her?" How 'Obsession' Effortlessly Handles Male Entitlement and Consent

Warning: This article discusses spoilers for ‘Obsession.’ Unleashed into theaters on Friday, May 15, Curry Barker’s Obsession has alre...

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