Let’s be clear: this move is completely driven by finances as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s impact on the Fast and Furious franchise skyrocketed the box office into the stratosphere.
Author: Kenneth Shipp
Kenneth “Commander” Shipp has had opinions on movies since he was a kid…even if that meant talking to himself. He loves tackling the issues involved with our modern blockbusters while still enjoying the deep dives into the films you may have glossed over. You may still see him comment on his other loves (video games and television) whenever he has time. You can catch all his movie reviews here and listen to him on our weekly podcasts when they start back in August!!
Daniel Dae Kim as Fire Lord Ozai is Brilliant
This announcement doesn’t alleviate my worries after original showrunners Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko left the project, but I have to praise a great decision when I see one.
“A Different Sort of Prequel” Army of Thieves review
Following a minor character from Zack Snyder’s recent zombie flick seems like an odd choice for a prequel movie until you remember how much fun Matthias Schweighöfer was onscreen as the eccentric safecracker.
“A Deeply Needed Conversation on Colorism” Passing review
Rebecca Hall’s first feature film, starring Thompson and Negga, brings to life an important conversation that’s often been ignored and exasperated by Hollywood.
“Surprisingly Hilarious, Warm, & Thoughtful” Belfast Review
Kenneth Branagh taps into his childhood experiences to deliver a charming, light-hearted coming of age story with a breakout star in Jude Hill.
“Villeneuve Delivers What You’ve Waited For” Dune (2021) Review
Villeneuve’s Dune captures what fans have been clamored for…even if the end result will have you disappointed in the third act’s inevitable pause.
Hawkeye Quorum series
Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) tries to make it home for Christmas, but his plans are sent spiraling after Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) appears, masquerading as his Ronin alter-ego, bringing chaos and unwanted attention criminal organizations wanting payback. Since we have…
Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop (Live-Action) Quorum series
Netflix’s new Cowboy Bebop live-action adaptation, starring John Cho, Danielle Pineda, and Mustafa Shakir debuts November 19th. While we’re not certain if the episodes will debut all at once (they most likely will), in order to accommodate the ending of…
Cowboy Bebop Quorum series
Our next Quorum discussion series will be Cowboy Bebop, ahead of Netflix’s live-action adaptation that releases later this year. Watch the episodes on your own and come join a moderated Discord discussion (located here) hosted by Commander Shipp every Thursday…
“Daniel Craig Delivers in a Bittersweet Swan Song” No Time To Die review
Director Cary Joji Fukunaga pulls an amazing performance out of Daniel Craig for his final outing as James Bond that captures what made this version of the character the most nuanced and emotionally satisfying.