The Rolling Tape

Sara and Kam delve into their experiences at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), discussing various films including Bad Apples, Frankenstein, Sinners, and Hamnet. They explore themes of audience reception, the role of gender in film criticism, and the politics surrounding Oscar nominations. The discussion highlights the complexities of film interpretation and the importance of diverse voices in the critique of cinema.

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

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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

*THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST* featuring a segment from our watchalong of All is Lost. To watch the full conversation on video and watch along with us, subscribe to our Patreon.

In this episode, we pay tribute to the legendary Robert Redford while watching one of his last films in a leading role, All is Lost. We discuss the minimal dialogue that emphasizes director J.C. Chandor's heightened audiovisual storytelling, and Redford's remarkable performance as a solitary character facing the vastness of the ocean. Watch along with us as we discuss Redford's impact on film history.

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

Danny Jarabek is joined by Amir Etminan, the editor of Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or winning film, It Was Just an Accident, distributed by NEON. Amir discusses his creative process with Panahi and using his "inner voice" when finding the right balance between genres and tones during the editing process. They also detail the technical hurdles of editing on Premiere Pro with light equipment for while navigating Iranian censorship and what it means to be able to share their art with the world. 

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek

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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

*THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST* featuring a 30-minute segment from our RETRO//RANKED season on Edgar Wright. To watch the full conversation on video, subscribe to our Patreon.

Season 4 of RETRO//RANKED is here!! After our previous seasons collaboratively ranked the Jurassic Park franchise, the 28 franchise, and Paul Thomas Anderson's filmography, we are now jumping headfirst into our next topic: Edgar Wright's filmography. Wright began his feature career in 1995 with A Fistful of Fingers before a long hiatus until his next feature film in 2004 with Shaun of the Dead. Cowboys and zombies for this first episode of Wright's RETRO//RANKED!

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

In this conversation from Fantastic Fest 2025, Jake Fittipaldi interviews editor Patrick Lawrence, exploring his journey into film editing, particularly in the horror genre, leading to his work on Shelby Oaks. Patrick shares insights into his editing process, the challenges of working on independent films, and the unique aspects of editing across different formats. He discusses his personal connection to horror films and how his experiences shape his work.

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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

In this bonus episode of Ladies Night, Sara, Sasha, and Risa dive into the cultural impact of Taylor Swift's new album and its theatrical release. They discuss their personal connections to Swift's music, the significance of female artists in the industry, and the double standards they face. The conversation also explores the experience of listening to music in theaters and how Swift's approach may shift the music industry landscape. The episode wraps up with a lightning round of favorite songs and surprises from the album.

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

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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

Nandita Joshi is joined by director Ali Gill for the London Film Festival selected short film, Party Animal. The short follows a barber who is deeply troubled when he discovers that a well-respected local politician is experiencing an unusual animalistic transformation. Nandita and Ali discuss the process behind the short as well as its relevance in today's political climate.

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

The third entry into the Tron franchise has arrived with Joachim Rønning’s Tron: Ares following Tron (1982) and Tron: Legacy (2010). The movie is described as follows: a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission and stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Jeff Bridges, and Jodie Turner-Smith.

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Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Initial Thoughts
• 0:08:33 Spoiler Review
• 0:40:02 Oscars Assessment
• 0:40:35 Final Ratings

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• Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
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• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

The Smashing Machine is Benny Safdie’s debut solo feature starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, a championship caliber figure in the early days of UFC. The film follows his rise and fall as well as his relationship with then girlfriend Dawn played by Emily Blunt. 

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• Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

*THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST* featuring a 30-minute segment from our RETRO//RANKED season on Paul Thomas Anderson. To watch the full conversation on video, subscribe to our Patreon.

Our third season of the Patreon exclusive RETRO//RANKED series is coming to a close on the filmography of Paul Thomas Anderson. You could absolutely say ranking his filmography is like one battle after another with much debate spanning across the four previous episodes. We are bringing the series to a close today by ranking Licorice Pizza and his latest, One Battle After Another.

Our current collaborative ranking so far:

1. There Will Be Blood
2. Boogie Nights
3. Phantom Thread
4. The Master
5. Magnolia
6. Punch Drunk-Love
7. Hard Eight
8. Inherent Vice

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• Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
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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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Credits:

• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller