Publications - THE ROLLING TAPE

Essays

May 2, 2023

Nolan and Zimmer's Cinematic Connection

How Soundtracks Enhance a Film Soundtracks are the backbone of a moving film. Each song and every sound works to keep a story’s momentum g...

Essays

May 2, 2023

The Lineage of Vampire Cinema

With Nicolas Cage’s new vampire comedy Renfield (2023) out, vampires have once again popped back into the spotlight of pop culture. Much like...

Essays

May 2, 2023 · by Anjani Chadha

Examining Caste Representation in Hindi Cinema

The only Indian film to have been ever awarded a Palme d'Or—earlier called Grand Prix du Festival International du Film—is Chetan Ananad’s 19...

Reviews

April 25, 2023 · by Amritpal Rai

"Beau is Afraid" Review: Beau Is A Pawn in Ari Aster’s Nightmare

Ari Aster has made his career creating horror films in which his main characters are pawns for far more sinister forces that manifest the nig...

Essays

April 21, 2023

Success from Unexpected Inspiration: The Rise, Fall, and Revamp of Colin Farrell

You may have heard of the absolute best actor in the world right now: Colin Farrell (not a fact, but a strong opinion). Farrell's recent succ...

Essays

April 18, 2023

The Transformation of Fan-Favorite Literature to the Silver Screen

The basis for an intriguing film lies in the writing. A solid screenplay lays a strong framework for a successful movie. Although original...

News

April 17, 2023 · by Danny Jarabek

Ethan Coen Solo Directorial Venture Announces Title and Release Date

On Monday, Focus Features and Working Title announced the title and release date of filmmaker Ethan Coen's new movie. Previousl...

News

April 13, 2023 · by Danny Jarabek

Cannes Announces 2023 Festival Lineup

The new-look President of the Cannes Film Festival Iris Knobloch unveiled on Thursday by press release the highly anticipated lineup for the ...

Lists

April 11, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

Films Whose Plot Twists Left Us Speechless

Have you ever been watching a movie where you think you know everything, and then your world is turned upside down in one moment? We asked ou...

Interviews

April 7, 2023 · by Danny Jarabek

Interview With I Love You, Guys (2023) Director, Billie Melissa Rogan

Billie Melissa Rogan is a writer, director, activist, and podcaster active online in the film community. In this interview joined by Danny Jar...

Reviews

April 6, 2023 · by Amritpal Rai

"Air" Review: What Makes A Dad Movie

The term "I know it when I see it" was coined by Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart when it came to identifying what obscene, pornographic ...

Reviews

April 4, 2023 · by Anjani Chadha

"Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat" Review: An Almost-fine Film About Love

Anurag Kashyap’s latest Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat opens with a little note on love. The eponymous DJ (Vicky Kaushal) tells his listeners ...

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