Publications - THE ROLLING TAPE

Essays

January 31, 2026 · by Adam Patla

We Were So Lucky to Experience Catherine O’Hara

Catherine O’Hara has been an integral part of my life since I was a child. One of the very first films I latched onto was The Nightmar...

Reviews

January 31, 2026 · by Kasey Dunifer

‘Chasing Summer’ Review: Iliza Shlesinger Chases Clichés in Sundance Coming-of-Age

There’s nothing worse than that dreaded feeling of returning to a hometown full of haunted high school stories, hatred, and the decaying scen...

Reviews

January 30, 2026 · by Kasey Dunifer

The Most Addictive Show on TV: ‘Industry’ Season 4 Review

We’re almost halfway through the latest season of Industry. Let’s take a beat to recap all that has transpired so far in this beautifully ble...

Interviews

January 30, 2026 · by Danny Jarabek

Interview With 'Arco' (2025) Director, Ugo Bienvenu

Arco was recently nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 98th Academy Awards. We are joined by the film's director, Ugo Bienvenu, to ...

Reviews

January 27, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

Review: ‘Wicker’ Is the Sexy-fantasy We've Been Yearning For, and Colman Delivers on All Fronts

As the trend of adapting short stories, 18th-century novels, and period romance drama continues, Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson debut...

News

January 27, 2026 · by Danny Jarabek

Sundance Acquisition Scene Heats Up While the Movies Get Sexy

The excitement of Sundance is in the collective sense of discovery. An overwhelming majority of films in the lineup are World Premieres await...

Reviews

January 27, 2026 · by Matthew Allan

‘Saipan’ Review: A Collision of Personalities that Made the Beautiful Game Less than Pretty

Saipan, directed by Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn, is inspired by the real story of Ireland's preparation for the 2002 World Cup, which ...

Reviews

January 26, 2026 · by Evan Miller

'Mercy' Review: Chris Pratt’s Latest Film Tackles AI with Kid Gloves

As the hot-button topic of artificial intelligence forcefully pervades all aspects of our lives, including the entertainment we consume, Amaz...

News

January 26, 2026 · by Cameron Ritter

North Carolina Film Critics Announce Their Best in Cinema Awards

The North Carolina Film Critics Association has released its 14th Annual Best in Cinema Awards, recognizing the incredible achievements of fi...

Reviews

January 26, 2026 · by Sasha Raquel

Review: ‘Percy Jackson & the Olympians’ Gains Its Sea Legs in the Sea of Monsters

When the first season of Percy Jackson & the Olympians premiered in 2023, reviews were a mixed bag. Fans were excited about finally havin...

News

January 26, 2026 · by Danny Jarabek

Sundance Flexes Its Oscar Muscles Day One of the Festival

This year marks the last Utah edition of the US’s largest independent film festival, and the first without the beating heart of the Sundance ...

Essays

January 23, 2026 · by Amritpal Rai

Sinners Makes Oscar History - Takeaways From the 98th Academy Award Nominations

Smoke and Stacks’ dreams of opening a juke joint may have ended in bloodshed, but the sun is shining bright on Sinners. Ryan Coogler’s film b...

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