BONUS EP: Babylon (2022)

12/16/22 • 72 min

1 Listener

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

Support the show

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
X: @therollingtape
Letterboxd: @therollingtape
Support our team on Linktree

Chapter Timestamps

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

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

Support the show

Previous Episode

EP 016: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022), Sundance 2023 Lineup & Oscar Predictions (Original Song, Visual Effects, and Sound)

Guillermo del Toro returns to the big screen to bring us the latest iteration of the classic tale of Pinocchio, this time in stop-motion form. Now in theaters and on Netflix, del Toro brings a new visionary approach to a story that has been adapted multiple times, yet manages to bring new life through the precision handicraft he brings to the stop-motion approach. We also discuss news surrounding year end lists from various critic groups including the new 2022 Sight & Sound Greatest of All Time, cast our predictions for 3 more Oscar categories (Song, VFX, and Sound), and look at the recently announced Sundance 2023 festival lineup.
Chapter Timestamps:

0:00:00 Introduction
0:05:23 Pinocchio Non-Spoilers
0:16:16 Pinocchio Spoilers
0:56:31 Sundance 2023 Lineup
1:06:31 Sight & Sound Top 100 List
1:17:07 AFI and NBR Best of 2022 Lists
1:27:07 Oscar Predictions
1:39:21 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
Films mentioned:
Letterboxd list
Resources:
Sundance 2023 Festival Lineup
Sight and Sound 2022: The Greatest Films of All Time

Support the show

Next Episode

EP 017: The Florida Project (2017), Vertigo (1958) & Color in Film

Ever since the advent of color in the 1930's before it became mainstream in filmmaking in the 50's and 60's, filmmakers have found creative ways to utilize color as a tool in storytelling. Often utilized as a storytelling device to tell something more about the story that cannot be conveyed by the performances alone, color can be used to translate emotions, imbue symbolism, and have a psychological impact on the audience. In this double feature, we discuss two films, The Florida Project (2017) directed by Sean Baker and Vertigo (1958) directed by Alfred Hitchcock and how both directors use color in significant ways to help build the emotional resonance of their stories.
Chapter Timestamps:

0:00:00 Introduction
0:05:08 Color in Film
0:08:34 The Florida Project
0:34:32 Vertigo
0:59:15 Theme Comparison
1:03:12 Polls
1:04:37 Double Feature Pitches
1:10:26 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
Katie Mann on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Films mentioned:
Letterboxd list
Have questions? Email [email protected]
Credits: