The Rolling Tape

The Rolling Tape podcast is a TRT production covering weekly film reviews, industry updates, and awards season news.

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EP 023: Amadeus (1984), Spencer (2019) & The Historical Figure Biopic

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01/30/23 • 109 min

The biopic genre is one that has come to dominate Hollywood studios in recent years but has also been present in filmmaking since the earliest era of cinema. Often featuring a well-known public figure in history that dramatizes an event or time in their lives, films of this “biography” style have become well acquainted with Academy Awards and audiences alike who are well connected to the lives of the nonfictional individuals they follow. On this episode, we discuss two historical figure biopics in which the filmmakers break from the typical formula in order to present unique versions of their character’s lives.
Chapter Timestamps:

0:00:00 Introduction
0:05:36 Preface
0:16:00 Amadeus
1:00:33 Spencer
1:37:35 Comparison
1:42:05 Polls
1:47:30 Conclusion

The Rolling Tape is a multimedia film and entertainment outlet for podcasts, online publications, and film production. The podcast is a TRT production covering weekly film reviews, industry updates, and awards season news.
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Instagram: @therollingtape
Twitter: @therollingtape
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Danny Jarabek on Letterboxd, Instagram, Filmstagram, Twitter, and TikTok
Eugene Rocco Utley on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Matthew Soto on Letterboxd and InstagramFilms mentioned:
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Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
Artwork by Danny Jarabek
Edited by Danny Jarabek

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EP 021: Metropolis (1927), Modern Times (1936) & The Silent Film Era ft. GabeReels

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01/16/23 • 100 min

The “Silent Film Era” was the foundational period of film history that saw the earliest innovations to cinematic storytelling. This era of filmmaking from the 1890’s to the 1920’s lacked the ability to record synchronized sound as we recognize it today, but also set forth many technical achievements that are still utilized today. Films of this period were forced to convey emotion and narrative through the visuals only, leading to many stylistic movements that relied on the expressiveness of the performances and tools such as production design, lighting, and editing to tell a story. We discuss Metropolis (1927) directed by Fritz Lang near the end of the silent film era before comparing it to Modern Times (1936) directed by Charlie Chaplin at a period transitioning to “talkies.”
The Rolling Tape is a multimedia film and entertainment outlet for podcasts, online, publications, and film production. The podcast is a TRT production covering weekly film reviews, industry updates, and awards season news.
Find The Rolling Tape everywhere:
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Website & Publications: www.therollingtape.com
Instagram: @therollingtape
Twitter: @therollingtape
Letterboxd: @therollingtape
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GabeReels on Letterboxd, Twitter, and Online Film Review Blog
Follow our team online:
Danny Jarabek on Letterboxd, Instagram, Filmstagram, Twitter, and TikTok
Eugene Rocco Utley on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Sara Ciplickas on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Films mentioned:
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Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
Artwork by Danny Jarabek
Edited by Danny Jarabek

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EP 075: Madame Web (2024) ft. David Rosen

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02/19/24 • 80 min

Within the Sony-owned Spider-Man universe in connection with Marvel characters, Madame Web is an origin story for the titular character played by Dakota Johnson and directed by S.J. Clarkson. Following a NYC paramedic who grapples with episodes of seeing the future, the film also stars Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, and Tahar Rahim. We review the film joined by guest David Rosen, the host of Piecing it Together Podcast, and break down the state of the superhero genre in 2024.
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Paul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Bryan Sudfield on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and Film FragmentsFilms mentioned:
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Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
Artwork by Danny Jarabek
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EP 031: Blood Simple (1984), Lady Bird (2017) & The Directorial Debut ft. Aaron White

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03/27/23 • 127 min

Season 2 launch! With the start of a fresh slate of movies, we are kicking off season 2 by also looking at the first films of two directors in a double feature on “The Directorial Debut.” We discuss the Coen brothers debut Blood Simple paired with Greta Gerwig’s debut Lady Bird and look at how this film informed the future careers of both directors. We are joined by guest Aaron White, host of Feelin Film podcast, to look at how these films live up to the directorial debut double feature.
Chapter Timestamps:

0:00:00 Introduction
0:15:32 Double Feature Preface
0:22:24 Blood Simple
1:05:00 Lady Bird
1:51:15 Theme Comparison
1:57:49 Polls & Double Feature Pitches

The Rolling Tape is a multimedia film and entertainment outlet for podcasts, online publications, and film production. The podcast is a TRT production covering weekly film reviews, industry updates, and awards season news.
Find The Rolling Tape everywhere:
Podcast Website Link
Website & Publications: www.therollingtape.com
Instagram: @therollingtape
Twitter: @therollingtape
Letterboxd: @therollingtape
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Aaron White on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and Feelin Film Podcast (Linktree)Follow our team online:
Danny Jarabek on Letterboxd, Instagram, Filmstagram, Twitter, and TikTok
Eugene Rocco Utley on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Bryan Sudfield on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and Film FragmentsFilms mentioned:
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Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
Artwork by Danny Jarabek
Edited by D

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EP 033: There Will be Blood (2007), Nightcrawler (2014) & The Character Study ft. Brian Skutle

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04/10/23 • 112 min

Our second double feature of Season 2 features the theme of “character study” films which follow central figures and are more driven by their internal struggles than external plot points. Joined by guest Brian Skuttle, the two character study films we discuss are There Will Be Blood starring Daniel Day Lewis as Daniel Plainview and Nightcrawler starring Jake Gyllenhaal as Lou Bloom. We compare these two characters and how far they are willing to go to achieve their goals.
The Rolling Tape is a multimedia film and entertainment outlet for podcasts, online publications, and film production. The podcast is a TRT production covering weekly film reviews, industry updates, and awards season news.Find The Rolling Tape everywhere:
Podcast Website Link
Website & Publications: www.therollingtape.com
Instagram: @therollingtape
Twitter: @therollingtape
Letterboxd: @therollingtape Support our team on LinktreeFollow our guest online:
Brian Skutle on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd, Sonic Cinema
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Danny Jarabek on Letterboxd, Instagram, Filmstagram, Twitter, and TikTok
Eugene Rocco Utley on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Bryan Sudfield on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and Film Fragments
Paul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and TwitterFilms mentioned:
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Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
Artwork by Danny Jarabek
Edited by Danny Jarabek

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BONUS EP: Babylon (2022)

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12/16/22 • 72 min

Damien Chazelle has returned with his first film since 2018 in the form of a grand epic about the transition in early Hollywood to “talkies.” Starring Margot Robbie, Diego Calva, Brad Pitt, and Jean Smart, the film is among the last to release in 2022 with a December 23, 2022 wide release date. We are joined by guest Sean Place to review Babylon and the efforts of Chazelle and his collaborators and look at its potential for Oscars later in awards season.

Chapter Timestamps

0:00:00 intro
0:03:28 Non-spoiler
0:25:08 Spoiler
1:09:51 Conclusion

The Rolling Tape is a multimedia film and entertainment outlet for podcasts, online, publications, and film production. The podcast is a TRT production covering weekly film reviews, industry updates, and awards season news.
Find The Rolling Tape everywhere:
Podcast Website Link
Website & Publications: www.therollingtape.com
Instagram: @therollingtape
Twitter: @therollingtape
Letterboxd: @therollingtape
Support our team on Linktree
Follow our team online:
Danny Jarabek on Letterboxd, Instagram, Filmstagram, Twitter, and TikTok
Eugene Rocco Utley on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Bryan Sudfield on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and Film Fragments
Our guest:
Sean Place on Letterboxd and Instagram
Films mentioned:
Letterboxd list
Have questions? Email [email protected]
Credits:

Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
Artwork by Danny Jarabek
Edited by Danny Jarabek

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EP 083: Challengers (2024) ft. Red Broadwell

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04/29/24 • 116 min

After originally being set to open the Venice International Film Festival in 2023 and a long delay for its release, we have finally made it to the official arrival of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist. The tennis-centered sports relationship drama features Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, who turned her husband into a champion. But to overcome a losing streak, he needs to face his ex-best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend.
Chapter Timestamps:

0:00:00 Introduction
0:11:07 Initial Thoughts
0:22:12 Spoiler Review
1:39:27 Oscars Assessment
1:45:32 Final Ratings

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Red Broadwell on Letterboxd, Twitter, and InstagramFollow our team online:
Danny Jarabek Website, Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Linktree
Eugene Rocco Utley on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Matthew Soto on Letterboxd and Instagram
Bryan Sudfield on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and Film Fragments
Gabe Lillianthal on Letterboxd, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTokFilms mentioned:
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YogaSimpatico.com puts quality, therapeutically-inspired yoga, and wellness class at your fingertips! Whether you're a beginner, deepening an existing practice, or looking for a way to increase your mobility and reduce stress, you can choose from over 250+ classes and exercise when it’s convenient for you!
Have questions? Email [email protected]Credits:

Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
Artwork by Danny Jarabek
Edited by Danny Jarabek

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EP 082: Abigail (2024)

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04/22/24 • 88 min

From the makers of Ready or Not and Scream 6, Radio Silence Productions returns with another horror entry into their filmography. This time taking on vampires, Abigail follows a group of criminals who kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure. They then retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they're locked inside with no normal little girl. The film stars Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, William Catlett, Kathryn Newton, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, Giancarlo Esposito, and Matthew Goode.
Chapter Timestamps:

0:00:00 Introduction
0:11:11 Initial Thoughts
0:21:28 Spoiler Review
1:19:56 Oscars Assessment
1:20:28 Final Ratings

Follow our team online:
Danny Jarabek Website, Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Linktree
Paul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Carson Burton on Letterboxd, Instagram, and TwitterFilms mentioned:
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YogaSimpatico.com puts quality, therapeutically-inspired yoga, and wellness class at your fingertips! Whether you're a beginner, deepening an existing practice, or looking for a way to increase your mobility and reduce stress, you can choose from over 250+ classes and exercise when it’s convenient for you!
Have questions? Email [email protected]Credits:

Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
Artwork by Danny Jarabek
Edited by Danny Jarabek

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RETROSPECTIVE 018: Bong Joon-Ho

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03/05/25 • 93 min

Before our review of Mickey 17, we’re looking back through the filmography of Bong Joon Ho, a South Korean filmmaker who has defined his career by blending genres and inciting sharp social commentary. From his earlier Korean works such as the mystery procedural of Memories of Murder to the monster spectacle of The Host, all the way through his Best Picture phenomenon in Parasite, we unpack his full career leading up to his newest release in Mickey 17.

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Adam Patla on Letterboxd, Instagram, Bluesky, X, TikTok, and YouTube
Gabe Lillianthal on Letterboxd, Bluesky, X, and TikTok
Red Broadwell on Letterboxd, X, and Instagram

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Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
Artwork by Danny Jarabek
Edited by Nate Hayden

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The Awards Tape: Best Picture Oscar Predictions

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11/22/24 • 97 min

In the wake of our second draft above-the-line predictions, we are now kicking off our category-by-category series through all 21 awards for the rest of the Oscar’s season. Today we are starting with Best Picture, and the upcoming episodes will group categories of 3 together with each ensuing week.
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Danny Jarabek Website, Letterboxd, Instagram, Bluesky, X, TikTok, and Linktree
Paul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and X
Bryan Sudfield on Letterboxd, Instagram, X, and Life Moves Pretty Fast
Adam Patla on Letterboxd, Instagram, Bluesky, X, TikTok
Gabe Lillianthal on Letterboxd, Bluesky, X, and TikTok
Evan Miller on Letterboxd, Bluesky, X, Instagram, and TikTokFilms mentioned:
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Have questions? Email [email protected]Credits:

Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
Artwork by Danny Jarabek
Edited by Danny Jarabek

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How many episodes does The Rolling Tape have?

The Rolling Tape currently has 315 episodes available.

What topics does The Rolling Tape cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Arts, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.

What is the most popular episode on The Rolling Tape?

The episode title 'EP 023: Amadeus (1984), Spencer (2019) & The Historical Figure Biopic' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Rolling Tape?

The average episode length on The Rolling Tape is 90 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Rolling Tape released?

Episodes of The Rolling Tape are typically released every 2 days, 4 hours.

When was the first episode of The Rolling Tape?

The first episode of The Rolling Tape was released on Aug 29, 2022.

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