Origin review: Aspirational But Messy

There’s a lot to like about Ava DuVernay’s adaptation of Caste, weaving in the real-life strife experienced by writer Isabel Wilkerson and pointing out how connected human oppression really is…the style and construction of the journey however complicates an already…

American Fiction review: Wright Is Front And Center For Once

Jeffrey Wright shines in this exploration of what makes a project “black”, zeroing in on Hollywood and pop culture’s drive towards only one type of black story, stifling any other forms of expression that don’t fit neatly inside that box.

The Best Movie Scores of 2023

In a long overdue segment for our site, Commander Shipp tells you about this favorite film scores of the year and why they made his list.

Dumb Money review: The Story of Gaming Wall Street

Focused on one wild corner of the internet that took center stage in 2021, we’re shown how millions of investors pushed back against Wall Street: by putting all their chips on GameStop. Commander Shipp is here to help you catch…

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom review: DC’s Universe Mercifully Ends

With minimal press and a whimpering box office slate in 2023, Warner Bros / DC’s final entry into their shared universe repeats the same problems that led to such an abysmal state of affairs.

Commander Shipp’s Top 10 Films of 2023

The 2023 movie season is over, but award season is just around the corner. What did Commander Shipp think about this year’s offerings? Let’s discuss.