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Adam Patla

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Member of Chicago Indie Critics. Writer and Podcaster for The Rolling Tape. Nicole Kidman AMC Ad Disciple. He/Him/His. I talk about movies a lot. apat100 on TikTok (48K)

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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This week, the boys chat #Primetime and rank Robert Pattinson performances Check out @apat10.bsky.social and @gabereels.bsky.social takeover of the studio now! therollingtape.com/ep-208-prime...
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EP 208: Primetime (2026) & Blind Ranking Robert Pattinson Performances - THE ROLLING TAPE
“You know how this looks right?”Primetime premiered in the main competition of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2026, where it competed for the Golden Lion. It has since bee...
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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Here’s the latest episode of the Awards Radar Podcast. Adam joins me to talk about some impending releases, including The Uprising, and of course, to preview the Telluride Film Festival. Give a listen: @apat10.bsky.social awardsradar.com/2026/09/03/a...
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Awards Radar Podcast #306: Joey and Adam Preview the Telluride Film Festival and Talk Impending Releases Like 'The Uprising' - Awards Radar
Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
✍️ For Fathers Day Weekend, @apat10.bsky.social has a list of 10 movies that will have you thinking “Ouch! My Daddy Issues!” therollingtape.com/ouch-my-dadd...
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Ouch, My Daddy Issues! Ten Movies to Watch if You Have a Complicated Relationship With Your Dad - THE ROLLING TAPE
So, if Father’s Day is a tricky day for you as well, here are ten of my favorite movies depicting complicated relationships with fathers.
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
To quote our own @apat10.bsky.social #SheepDetectives is “the most pleasant surprise of the year” 🐑 Listen to our full review of the film in the latest episode of our podcast! therollingtape.com/ep-188-the-s...
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
“‘This is not a ghost story. This is not a love story.’ It has shades of both, but Lowery is much more interested in the suffocation of persona in the pop landscape and how one preserves the human, shouldering it.“ @apat10.bsky.social on #MotherMary ✍️ therollingtape.com/mother-mary-...
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‘Mother Mary’ Review: David Lowery’s Exorcism of the Pop Persona - THE ROLLING TAPE
oining the lineup of fictional pop stars is Mother Mary, written and directed by David Lowery. Known for A Ghost Story and The Green Knight, Lowery wouldn’t necessarily be the first person one thinks ...
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Adam Patla @apat10.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
🪨 @apat10.bsky.social gives his thoughts on #ProjectHailMary — a triumph and the space epic for this generation Full review below 👇 therollingtape.com/review-proje...
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Review: ‘Project Hail Mary’ is a Triumphant Sign of the Times - THE ROLLING TAPE
However, it feels so rare we get a piece of art marinating in the existential dread of the modern era that feels so unabashedly hopeful. Project Hail Mary somehow honors it all, validating the intense...
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Adam Patla @apat10.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Loved this movie and I’m very excited for everyone to experience it!
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Check out @apat10.bsky.social review of #Pixars newest film #Hoppers  ! “This care and intention underscore the entirety of Hoppers, culminating in an emotionally triumphant experience tailored for our time.” therollingtape.com/hoppers-review…
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Tell-Tale TV @telltaletv.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
On The Pitt Season 2 Episode 7, “1:00 PM,” Dana attends to a sexual assault victim while Mohan tries to keep Mr. Diaz in the hospital. Read our review. (via @apat10.bsky.social) buff.ly/6jGEql0
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
For a limited time our Sundance coverage is front a center on our site! Check out @apat10.bsky.social’s reviews of two of the most polarizing narrative features and find out why Sara Ciplickas thinks WICKER is one of the best titles to come out of the fest 👇🏽👇🏽 therollingtape.com/sundance-2026/
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Sundance 2026 - THE ROLLING TAPE
letterboxd-decal-dots-pos-rgbCreated with Sketch. Twitter Sundance 2026 The final Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, is finally upon us. After a month-long process of Sundance selecting its ne...
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Tell-Tale TV @telltaletv.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is the Show Young Men Need #PercyJackson (via @apat10.bsky.social) buff.ly/2imD3mr
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Tell-Tale TV @telltaletv.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
On #Industry Season 4 Episode 3, Harper and Eric dive into their new business partnership, while Yasmin and Henry navigate the professional and pleasurable lines in their own partnership. Read on for our review! (via @apat10.bsky.social) buff.ly/bhxMvZI
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Tell-Tale TV @telltaletv.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
On The Pitt Season 2 Episode 3, “9:00 AM,” the patient load increases dramatically while Santos and McKay receive clarity on their patients. Read our review! #ThePitt (via @apat10.bsky.social) buff.ly/3pAj85m
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Female Gaze: The Film Club @femalegazefilmpod.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
All of the Wikipedia deep dives paid off. Cited on “The Testament of Ann Lee” Wikipedia 😎 Many thanks to @apat10.bsky.social for sending this!
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Tell-Tale TV @telltaletv.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
On The Pitt Season 2 Episode 2, “8:00 AM,” Dr. Robby and Al-Hashimi continue to clash over their different styles. Read our review! #ThePitt (via @apat10.bsky.social) buff.ly/E3xoidS
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
We are so excited that @jakefittipaldi.bsky.social is joining The Rolling Remote as full time host, and kicking off our next season with THE PITT 🚑 Listen to Jake and @apat10.bsky.social recap season one, now on Patreon! www.patreon.com/TheRollingTape
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
We finish off the week with a few SPEED reviews from @dannyjarabek.bsky.social @apat10.bsky.social and Sara TRAIN DREAMS, HEDDA, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, THE SECRET AGENT, and IF I HAD LEGS ID KICK YOU — a lot of excitement in the studio 🔥 therollingtape.com/speed-run-re...
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
This week, @dannyjarabek.bsky.social @paulsrai.bsky.social and @apat10.bsky.social drop their final Golden Globes Predictions ahead of the ceremony this weekend 🏆 Have you made any last minute changes to your predictions? therollingtape.com/the-awards-t...
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The Awards Tape: 83rd Golden Globes (2026) Final Predictions - THE ROLLING TAPE
With the Golden Globes approaching this coming Sunday (1/11), we make our final predictions for all film categories before live reacting to the ceremony. Subscribe:The Rolling Tape Patreon View Our Pr...
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Wishing a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate—to kick off Christmas Eve, @apat10.bsky.social reflects on the iconic Mullet adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ 🎄 therollingtape.com/an-adaptatio...
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An Adaptation for Christmases Past, Present, and Future: ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ 33 Years Later - THE ROLLING TAPE
And, while we should embrace compassion and empathy all year long, The Muppet Christmas Carol is a nice reminder during the busy holiday season to stop and open your heart.
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Tell-Tale TV @telltaletv.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
#Loot Season 3 Episode 10, “Hail Mary Time,” sees the team make a last-ditch effort to stop Luciana from ending the Wells Foundation forever. (via @apat10.bsky.social) buff.ly/GBa3pRx
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
“THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER is by no means an easy undertaking. We should be so thankful for Stewart’s persistence in getting it made, though; it is one of the most honest and raw films of the year” ✍️ review by @apat10.bsky.social therollingtape.com/the-chronolo...
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‘The Chronology of Water’ Review: Kristen Stewart’s Visceral and Haunting Directorial Debut Finally Arrives - THE ROLLING TAPE
The Chronology of Water is a visceral and haunting portrait of sexual abuse, the ripples that trauma has throughout one’s life, and the avenues one explores to hide or heal.
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Tell-Tale TV @telltaletv.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The Studio, Hacks, Deli Boys, and The Pitt are just a of Adam Patla’s picks for the best TV shows of 2025. Find out why and read the full list! @apat10.bsky.social buff.ly/8izqWJ0
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
For those needing a family friendly watch while still being home for the holidays, @apat10.bsky.social says ZOOTOPIA 2 is a Disney sequel well worth the watch Full review below 👇🏽 therollingtape.com/review-zooto...
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Review: ‘Zootopia 2’ Cuts Through Disney’s Recycled IP as a Sequel Worthy of Your Time - THE ROLLING TAPE
Yet, Zootopia 2 possesses a genuine understanding of what made its predecessor so special and seeks to expand it.
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
“Despite a wobbly start, Chu and company…bring the second half of the story to a satisfying, emotional conclusion.” Adam Patla reviews #WickedForGood 🫧🧹!! therollingtape.com/review-wicke... #therollingtape #wicked #CynthiaErivo #ArianaGrande
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Before heading into the weekend with more festival coverage, @apat10.bsky.social drops his thoughts on THE HOLY BOY, from CIFF therollingtape.com/ciff-2025-re...
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CIFF 2025 Review: ‘The Holy Boy’ and the Horror of Suppression - THE ROLLING TAPE
The Holy Boy is a harrowing tale of suppression and identity that feels more relevant than ever.
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
More from CIFF, @apat10.bsky.social reviews THE SECRET AGENT—“This film mourns the darkness of its country’s past while uplifting the very people who made it possible to overcome.” therollingtape.com/ciff-2025-re...
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CIFF 2025 Review: Kleber Mendonça Filho’s ‘The Secret Agent’ is a Stylish and Subversive Political Thriller - THE ROLLING TAPE
It’s no secret why The Secret Agent has the passionate support it does. Its themes remain urgent as ever as we continue to see countries slide into fascism.
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
In his second review from CIFF, @apat10.bsky.social discusses IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, a film whose existence is an act of defiance 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 therollingtape.com/ciff-2025-re...
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CIFF 2025 Review: Jafar Panahi Paints a Portrait of Quiet Defiance In ‘It Was Just An Accident’ - THE ROLLING TAPE
It Was Just an Accident is Panahi’s first film after his arrest, filmed without permission from the Iranian government. Its very existence is an act of defiance.
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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Incredible night in conversation with phenom director and writer Nia DeCosta on the iconic Music Box Theater stage for #ChiFilmFest 📸 photo courtesy of @apat10.bsky.social
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
With his first review from #CIFF, @apat10.bsky.social reviews ‘A Useful Ghost,’ Thailand’s Oscar submission therollingtape.com/ciff-2025-re...
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CIFF 2025 Review: Thailand’s ‘A Useful Ghost’ is a Whimsical Anti-Capitalist Love Story - THE ROLLING TAPE
A Useful Ghost is an anti-capitalist ghost story about the power of memory and collective community against the upper class.
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
We are gearing up for our three-part festival coverage starting next week! @apat10.bsky.social and Jacob Diedenhofer kick us off with their preview of The Chicago International Film Festival! #ciff therollingtape.com/61st-annual-...
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61st Annual Chicago International Film Festival Curtain Raiser - THE ROLLING TAPE
Here are some of our team's most anticipated titles at The 61st Annual Chicago International Film Festival.
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Adam Patla @apat10.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
I found #Highest2Lowest to be an imperfectly glorious testament to Spike Lee and Denzel Washington as artists. Uneven, but the film’s highs soar. Check out full review for @therollingtape : therollingtape.com/highest-2-lowe…
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Happy Birthday #SkyHigh 🚌🦸 @apat10.bsky.social re-examines the Disney film, relating it to the coming out experience and potentially comfort and reassurance to young, Queer viewers therollingtape.com/disneys-acci... #moviesky #filmsky #cinema
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Disney’s Accidental Ode to the Coming-Out Experience: ‘Sky High’ 20 Years Later - THE ROLLING TAPE
On the surface, Sky High may just seem like a high school comedy. In reality, the film is thematically rich with ideas about authentic identity and pushing against societal structures.
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Adam Patla @apat10.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Nicole Kidman is my favorite to ever do it. Happy I got to count down my ten favorite performances from her for TRT:
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Adam Patla @apat10.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
I asked Supriya Ganesh what Dr. Mohan’s favorite Lorde song would be and her answer made me so happy. #ThePitt
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Join @dannyjarabek.bsky.social @apat10.bsky.social and @timjongun515.bsky.social for their review of #TheLastOfUsSeason2 Have you subscribed to our Patreon? Check out our plans below to get more Rolling Remote Television reviews and more exclusive content! www.patreon.com/therollingtape
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
This morning, @apat10.bsky.social brings us more from @chicagocritics.bsky.social film fest! Read his review on Alex Ulloms ‘It Ends’ therollingtape.com/chicago-crit... #moviesky #filmsky
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Adam Patla @apat10.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
interviewed Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney about their new film #Twinless! Check it out below: www.tiktok.com/t/ZP86611xJ/
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Also bringing us more from @chicagocritics.bsky.social Film Fest, @apat10.bsky.social reviews #MrK therollingtape.com/chicago-crit... #moviesky #filmsky
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CHICAGO CRITICS FILM FEST: The Dizzying and Delirious ‘Mr. K’
It may be because it was my third screening of the day and it started at midnight, but Tallulah Hazekemp Schwab’s Mr. K made me feel utterly dizzy and delirious.  Crispin Glover stars as Mr. K…
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
A nice Sunday treat for everyone, @apat10.bsky.social shares his thoughts from the @chicagocritics.bsky.social Film Festival on #Lurker therollingtape.com/chicago-crit... #TheRollingTape #CCFF #moviesky #filmsky
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CHICAGO CRITICS FILM FEST: Alex Russell’s Haunting & Nuanced Debut ‘Lurker’
If you’ve spent more than ten seconds on social media, chances are you’ve encountered the feverish fan culture that’s seeped its way into our society. The art takes a backseat to obsessive chart tr…
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Adam Patla @apat10.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
#Sinners is Ryan Coogler’s ode to community & tradition through the lens of the blues. Cinematic, sweeping, & exhilarating. Michael B. Jordan is truly a movie star & Hailee Steinfeld is the best she’s been since True Grit. But Wunmi Mosaku is the beating heart. Full review: youtu.be/istXMU3s-Xo
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Adam Patla @apat10.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
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Ashley Ann Wolfe @ashleyannwolfe.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Had the best time celebrating the return of Moulin Rouge to Chicago! Big thanks to @broadwayinchicago.bsky.social for hosting a most excellent reception & sending us over to the opening night in style 🎠💗✨
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
This just in! @apat10.bsky.social reviews #TheWeddingBanquet, a film that “showcases queer people in all their glorious complexities” 💍🏳️‍🌈 therollingtape.com/the-wedding-... #MovieReview #FilmReview #TheRollingTape #moviesky #filmsky
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‘The Wedding Banquet’ Review: Andrew Ahn’s Tender Ode to Chosen Family
Very rarely does a remake seem warranted in today’s industry landscape. However, the world is far different for the LGBTQ+ community than it was when Ang Lee’s The Wedding Banquet came out in 1993.…
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
“Much like suburbia itself, #Holland seemed like a good idea in theory.” @apat10.bsky.social reviews the latest feature from Mimi Cave, starring Nicole Kidman therollingtape.com/holland-revi... #TheRollingTape #MovieReview #FilmReview #moviesky #filmsky
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‘Holland’ Review: Mimi Cave’s Tulip-Infused Sophomore Effort Wilts Under Baffling Mystery
Mimi Cave burst onto the scene with her buzzy debut Fresh (2022). The chilling horror film from Hulu, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan, was the second-most-watched film the week of its…
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Adam Patla @apat10.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
#TheStudio is my favorite show of the year so far and I wrote about the first two episodes for The Rolling Tape! If you love movies, cameos galore, and snazzy suits you’ll wanna read it! therollingtape.com/review-seth-...
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The Rolling Tape @therollingtape.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
“#TheStudio may just be an early contender for one of the best and smartest comedies of the year.” ✍️ Review by @apat10.bsky.social therollingtape.com/review-seth-... #TheRollingTape #AppleTV
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Review: Seth Rogen Lovingly Lampoons the Hollywood System in ‘The Studio’
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s creative partnership ages like the finest of wines. Since bursting onto the scene with Superbad (2007), the two delivered a wide array of raucous and raunchy comedies…
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Adam Patla @apat10.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
#SnowWhite is fine! A serviceable movie for young audiences thanks largely to a wonderful performance from Rachel Zegler. Meanwhile, Gal Gadot is certainly on screen….. unfathomably bad performance. The new songs lack identity & get overshadowed by the classic numbers. Dopey Supremacy!
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Adam Patla @apat10.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Lady Gaga reposted me????
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