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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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Adam Patla @apat10.bsky.social · Nov 19
My full review of #Wicked is live at @therollingtape.bsky.social ! Please give it a read:

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‘Wicked’ Review—Jon M. Chu’s Wickedly Electric Adaptation is Just What We Need
It’s been a long, winding, Yellow Brick Road to get to the film adaptation of the smash Broadway musical Wicked, based on the Gregory Maguire novel. An attempt at a film adaptation was initially an…
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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

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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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February 3, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians is the Show Young Men Need #PercyJackson (via @apat10.bsky.social) buff.ly/2imD3mr
January 26, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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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
January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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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
January 24, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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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!
January 18, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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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
January 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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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!

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January 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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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 🔥

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January 9, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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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?

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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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January 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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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’ 🎄

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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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December 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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#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
December 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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“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

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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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December 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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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
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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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 👇🏽

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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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November 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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“Despite a wobbly start, Chu and company…bring the second half of the story to a satisfying, emotional conclusion.”

Adam Patla reviews #WickedForGood 🫧🧹!!

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November 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Before heading into the weekend with more festival coverage, @apat10.bsky.social drops his thoughts on THE HOLY BOY, from CIFF

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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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October 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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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.”

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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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October 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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In his second review from CIFF, @apat10.bsky.social discusses IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, a film whose existence is an act of defiance

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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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October 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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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
October 20, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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With his first review from #CIFF, @apat10.bsky.social reviews ‘A Useful Ghost,’ Thailand’s Oscar submission

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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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October 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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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

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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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October 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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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…
August 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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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

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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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July 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Nicole Kidman is my favorite to ever do it. Happy I got to count down my ten favorite performances from her for TRT:
June 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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I asked Supriya Ganesh what Dr. Mohan’s favorite Lorde song would be and her answer made me so happy.
#ThePitt
June 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM