Good day.

2025 and I’m already a year older. At least they shoot fireworks on my birthday. Kinda.

In this quarter, I’m working on ways to bring you even more in-depth content and behind-the-scenes access with the creatives around me: Reel Talk guests, my talented friends & families. So stay tuned for updates!

If you’re new here, Roll the Tape is our weekly recap newsletter where I send curated resources, essential readings & art I’ve discovered, Reel Talk previews and ideas that have been scratching my brain.

Here’s the itinerary for today:

• Curated lists: watches for 2025’s important movies, Nickel Boys and Nosferatu, and upcoming opportunities!

• Food for thought: how much distance do we allow ourselves from art?

• Reel Talk preview: cinematographer Phat T. Nguyen.

• My picks + ins and outs list for 2025.

Curated Lists

Essential Watches