Jacob Diedenhofer
Jacob Diedenhofer is a recent college graduate living just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been a passionate film lover ever since watching La La Land at the age of 14 in 2016—hard to believe it’s been nearly a decade since then! Jacob is deeply enthusiastic about every aspect of the film industry, from the Oscars and film festivals to breaking news, blockbusters, and indie gems.
61st Annual Chicago International Film Festival Curtain Raiser
‘The Baltimorons’ Review: A Charming and Dark Christmas Classic for the Modern Age
‘Weapons’ Review: Cregger’s Latest Establishes Him as an Exciting New Voice in Cinema
FANTASIA 2025 ‘Lurker’ Review: Alex Russell’s Debut Feature Deftly Explores the Difference Between Love and Obsession
‘Cloud’ Review: Kurosawa is Back with an Internet Thriller for the Modern Age
Fantasia 2025 Curtain Raiser
Aaron Sorkin to Lead The Social Network Part II
‘Pavements’ Review: A Stunning Tribute To One Of The 90s’ Best Bands, Flipping The Biopic Genre On Its Head
‘Thunderbolts*’ Review: A Baby Step in the Right Direction for Marvel
'The Amateur' Review: Rami Malek’s Promising Thriller That We Have Seen Before
Beatlesmania Returns in 2028
EP 212: Wildwood, Clayface & It Took 16 Years to Mold This Face Out of Clay! Plus, DCU Upcoming Project Power Rankings
EP 210: Other Mommy, The Social Reckoning & Aaron Sorkin Carnating 'Other Social Network'
The Awards Tape: TIFF 2026 Recap & Post-Fall Festival Oscar Predictions
The Awards Tape: TIFF Preview 2026
The Awards Tape: 2027 Oscar Contenders Draft Final Rosters
EP 202: The End of Oak Street (2026) & Blind Ranking Dinosaur Movies
The Awards Tape: Pre-Fall Festival Oscar Predictions 2026-27
The Awards Tape: Mid-Year Above the Line Oscar Predictions
EP 195: Supergirl (2026) & Blind Ranking DC Movies
The Awards Tape: Disclosure Day Awards Assessment & Spielberg Awards Draft
EP 191: Backrooms (2026) & Live Commentary: Backrooms (Found Footage) (2022)
Spring Festival Recaps: SIFF, Chicago Critics Film Festival & PFS SpringFest
Watched on Friday October 23, 2026.
Read on Letterboxd ↗A stunningly animated film in which that the craftsmanship far exceeds the overall story. It is basically The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe minus some small differences but the…
Read on Letterboxd ↗Watched on Tuesday October 13, 2026.
Read on Letterboxd ↗Watched on Tuesday October 13, 2026.
Read on Letterboxd ↗It’s very evident that Sorkin hinders the overall effectiveness of this because of his direction and the editing just being all over the place. The bright side though is that…
Read on Letterboxd ↗This was honestly a brilliant movie. Human beings are so full of life and interesting if you give them the chance to talk. The cut to Michael Imperioli had me dying…
Read on Letterboxd ↗There’s a lot at play here and it makes total sense why this has been so polarizing. The certain things I know for sure is that Tom Cruise is incredible…
Read on Letterboxd ↗Watched on Wednesday September 30, 2026.
Read on Letterboxd ↗Watched on Tuesday September 29, 2026.
Read on Letterboxd ↗I had an incredible time with this. Just a non stop 90 minute chase that implements a lot of cool elements from the game. Granted I’ve only played about half…
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