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In our second Women in Film Spotlight for Ladies Night, we delve into the career of Kelly Reichardt spotlighting two of her films: First Cow and The Mastermind. Both films reflect her unique storytelling style of slow cinema that challenges conventional narratives while exploring profound themes related to the human experience. First Cow transports us […] The post Ladies Night & Women in Film…
From Renée Zellweger to Alexandra Shipp, this year's HollyShorts Film Festival has many women-led shorts to see. The post Six Women-Directed Shorts from HollyShorts 2026 first appeared on THE ROLLING TAPE .
See our live Fantasy results here on our website. We're taking a bit of a pause from our ongoing Oscar predictions to revisit the Oscar Contenders Fantasy Draft we started back in April. A group of us drafted films we believed would be major awards contenders, and we accumulate points based on each film's performance […] The post The Awards Tape: 2027 Oscar Contenders Draft Final Rosters first…
It’s been six years since the idea for It Ends entered writer-director Alex Ullom’s brain. The “hangout horror” film played the festival circuit, where it generated considerable buzz. It then went on to be one of the first films available on the Letterboxd Video Store. Neon subsequently scooped the film for theatrical release, which brings us here. The post ‘It Ends’ Director Alex Ullom Discusses…
Instead of stepping inside the Insidious franchise this weekend with Insidious: Out of the Further, we’re switching it up here today because summer is winding down, and also we make the rules here. Rather than our typical review of one movie, we are reviewing four that have stood out to our team over the past […] The post EP 203: Speed Run Reviews of Maddie’s Secret, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp…
Jason Statham's new film may not be top-tier Statham, like The Transporter (2002) or The Beekeeper (2024), but it is still an entertaining time. The post ‘Mutiny’ Review: Not Even Being on the High Seas Keeps You Safe from Statham Causing an Entertaining Ruckus first appeared on THE ROLLING TAPE . The post ‘Mutiny’ Review: Not Even Being on the High Seas Keeps You Safe from Statham Causing an…
"Insidious: Out of the Further" has a creative enough concept and a skilled director at the helm, but the sequel ultimately succumbs to a clunky second half. The post Review: ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Astral Projects to Franchise Highs Before Succumbing to Growing Pains first appeared on THE ROLLING TAPE . The post Review: ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Astral Projects to Franchise Highs…
Even if it largely didn’t work for me (mostly because I am not the target audience), I can’t say I didn’t enjoy a few moments. Meyer and McLean’s creativity and hard years of work to get this film made are worth celebrating, especially as it sets the tone for future female stoner comedies. Who knows? There might even be The Wrong Girls 2 coming our way in a few years. The post ‘The Wrong Girls’…
It’s been six years since the idea for It Ends entered writer-director Alex Ullom’s brain. The “hangout horror” film played the festival circuit, where it generated considerable buzz (you can read our team’s review from last year’s Chicago Critics Fest here). It then went on to be one of the first films available on the […] The post Interview with ‘It Ends’ (2026) Director, Alex Ullom first…
From books to podcasts, adaptations are abundant at Toronto International Film Festival. Here are 5 adaptations to watch for coming out of TIFF 2026. The post Five Adaptations to Watch for at TIFF 2026 first appeared on THE ROLLING TAPE . The post Five Adaptations to Watch for at TIFF 2026 appeared first on THE ROLLING TAPE .
The End of Oak Street is a wonderful journey from start to finish that perfectly encapsulates the adventure films of old. With its strong characterization and grand set pieces, it makes for a great theater experience. It would be a shame not to see this in a theater because, while it may seem like a small story, its big scale allows you to settle in for one of the most enjoyable rides of the…
Is it another day of sun? Or is there someone in the crowd on this lovely night, as a city of stars shines bright for those who dare to dream? If that gives you any indication, we're talking about the Oscar-winning musical La La Land, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. It's a bittersweet romantic […] The post The Awards Tape: Ten Years of La La Land & The Legacy of the 2017 Oscars first…
Is it another day of sun? Or is there someone in the crowd on this lovely night, as a city of stars shines bright for those who dare to dream? If that gives you any indication, we’re talking about the Oscar-winning musical La La Land, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. It’s a bittersweet romantic tale […] The post The Awards Tape: Ten Years of La La Land & The Legacy of the 2017 Oscars first…
Today, we're heading back to Westeros. After more than two years away, House of the Dragon is finally back for its long-awaited third season. And it's time for the Dance of the Dragons, the war we've been waiting for and the conflict fans have been asking to see fully erupt. The season opens with the […] The post The Rolling Remote: House of the Dragon (S3), Season MVP’s & The Future of Westeros…
Today, we’re heading back to Westeros. After more than two years away, House of the Dragon is finally back for its long-awaited third season. And it’s time for the Dance of the Dragons, the war we’ve been waiting for and the conflict fans have been asking to see fully erupt. The season opens with the absolutely insane […] The post The Rolling Remote: House of the Dragon (S3), Season MVP’s & The…
We live in a world where many people categorize greatness, and there is no greater bestowal of greatness than being called “The Greatest of All Time,” or “G.O.A.T,” in our modern vernacular. You see that term being thrown around in sports: Jordan or LeBron, Messi or Ronaldo, and so on. Some people even want to […] The post Why There Will Never Be a G.O.A.T. Actor first appeared on THE ROLLING TAPE…
On its 40th anniversary, revisiting Manhunter is a reminder of just how easily Mann’s first Hannibal Lecter film has been overshadowed by The Silence of the Lambs (1991). The film is a pioneer of the most feared and, at the same time, revered criminal of cinema of all time, Hannibal Lecter. Yet, when we hear the name, we can only think of the latter and have sealed Manhunter away in a forgotten…
One Night Only brings back the 2000s-esque New York City romantic comedy, with a politicized anti-sex mandate that shakes things up. The post Review: ‘One Night Only’ is a New York City Rom-Com Return to Form, With a Sexually Confusing Twist first appeared on THE ROLLING TAPE . The post Review: ‘One Night Only’ is a New York City Rom-Com Return to Form, With a Sexually Confusing Twist appeared…
Before we officially get into the buzz of the fall festival circuit, it’s good to take a step back in time and reflect on bygone eras of planetary history. Today in fact, we’re embracing that by going 200 million years in reverse to the age of dinosaurs with David Robert Mitchell and The End of […] The post EP 202: The End of Oak Street (2026) & Blind Ranking Dinosaur Movies first appeared on THE…
Before we officially get into the buzz of the fall festival circuit, it’s good to take a step back in time and reflect on bygone eras of planetary history. Today in fact, we’re embracing that by going 200 million years in reverse to the age of dinosaurs with David Robert Mitchell and The End of Oak […] The post EP 202: The End of Oak Street (2026) & Blind Ranking Dinosaur Movies first appeared on…
Welcome back to In The Queue, a new show in The Rolling Tape network of podcasts that answers the question “What should I watch this weekend?” Every month, we line up what’s in theaters, what’s headlining our watchlists, and what we recommend adding to yours. We kicked off this series all the way back in […] The post In the Queue: August 2026 Recommendations & & Watchlist Shuffles for Rom-Coms…
Welcome back to In The Queue, a new show in The Rolling Tape network of podcasts that answers the question “What should I watch this weekend?” Every month, we line up what’s in theaters, what’s headlining our watchlists, and what we recommend adding to yours. We kicked off this series all the way back in March […] The post In the Queue: August 2026 Recommendations & & Watchlist Shuffles for…
The Last House is the latest Netflix thriller, and it’s the kind that makes you think, “Who is going to watch this?” Then you see that it was their number one movie in 89 countries for the first 48 hours after it dropped, and apparently everybody watched it but you. So I watched it, and […] The post ‘The Last House’ Review: It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, Your Grandpa is Snoring first appeared on THE…
After all the discourse surrounding Westeros television, House of the Dragon Season 3 feels like a vindication of what this universe can still be. It does not need to be Game of Thrones. It does not need to perfectly recreate "Fire & Blood." It simply needs to understand why these stories have endured. The post Review: ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Marks a Thrilling Return To Form for Westeros…
