Based on the true story of the Von Erich family, director Sean Durkin dives into the 1980’s world of professional wrestling with The Iron Claw, his third feature film. Starring Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Harris Dickinson, we review the triumph and tragedy of the wrestling quartet and their domineering father and coach who pushes them to the biggest stage in the sport.

Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:16:33 The Iron Claw Non-Spoilers
• 0:27:33 The Iron Claw Spoilers
• 1:36:41 Oscars Assessment
• 1:49:39 Final Ratings

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Evan Miller on Letterboxd, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok

Films mentioned:
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Resources:
Gabe Lillianthal's The Iron Claw Review

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

Continuing the conversation leading up to the 96th Oscars, our team breaks down the sub-picture categories: Best Animated Feature, Best International Feature, and Best Documentary Feature, with their predictions and callouts of what to expect with these nominations.

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Paul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter

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Letterboxd list

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• Artwork by Eugene Rocco Utley
• Edited 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

Based on Alice Walker’s novel of the same name, The Color Purple was originally adapted by Steven Spielberg in 1985 and went on to be nominated for 11 Oscars including Best Picture. Today, we review the 2023 adaptation from director Blitz Bazawule who introduces “a bold new take on the beloved classic.” The film stars Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, and Colman Domingo.

Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:08:08 The Color Purple Non-Spoilers
• 0:20:00 The Color Purple Spoilers
• 1:45:26 Oscars Assessment
• 1:59:18 Final Ratings

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Eugene Rocco Utley on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Matthew Soto on Letterboxd and Instagram
Paul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter

Films mentioned:
Letterboxd list

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek

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• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

Grab your buddy and sit down for this latest double feature of The Rolling Tape where we discuss the dynamic partnerships of cinema and what makes them so unique to play out on-screen. For this discussion of companionship in film, we will be covering Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and RRR (2022).

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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 Eugene Rocco Utley
• Edited 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

Today we’ll be conducting a review of Bradley Cooper’s sophomore feature, Maestro telling the story of Leonard Bernstein alongside his wife Felicia with Cooper in front of and behind the camera. The film is currently streaming on Netflix.

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Paul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Gabe Lillianthal on Letterboxd, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek

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• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

With two major award bodies - the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards -  making their nominations for their 2024 ceremonies, our team breaks down the nominations, our thoughts on them, and how we believe they offer insight for this year's everchanging Oscars race.

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Bryan Sudfield on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and Film Fragments

Paul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter

Films mentioned:

Letterboxd list

Credits:

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

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• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone reunite to tell the fantastical tale of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist. Poor Things stars Stone alongside Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, and Ramy Youssef as they journey through Bella’s evolution into a free and liberated woman as she experiences the vastness of the world around her.

Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:07:59 Poor Things Non-Spoilers
• 0:19:58 Poor Things Spoilers
• 1:10:56 Oscars Assessment
• 1:25:10 Final Ratings

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Bryan Sudfield on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and Film Fragments

Films mentioned:
Letterboxd list

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
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• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

Continuing coverage and updates on the award race for the 96th Oscars season, our team discusses the implications and potential impact that the American Film Institute's and National Board of Review's ten best films lists have on the awards race; along with predict another three sets of nominations between Best Original Score, Best Original Song, and Best Sound.

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Paul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Evan Miller on Letterboxd, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok

Films mentioned:
Letterboxd list

Have questions? Email [email protected]

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

After eight years since his previous film and supposed retirement, Hayao Miyazaki returns with his twelvth feature film, The Boy and the Heron, giving us what seems to be one of his most personal and self-reflective efforts to date. Seeing success both critically and through box offices, this film delivers the adventures of Mahito struggles and adventures while proccessing the death of his mother; starring in the english dub: Luca Padovan, Robert Pattinson, Florence Pugh, and many more.

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Tate Fowler on Letterboxd and Instagram

Films mentioned:
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• Edited 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

Continuing the conversation leading up to the 96th Oscars, our team dives into their predictions of what will be nominated for Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Visual Effects.
 
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Eugene Rocco Utley on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Paul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter
Evan Miller on Letterboxd, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok

Films mentioned:
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Have questions? Email [email protected]

Credits:

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

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Credits:

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