Taking no lessons from recent successes Army of the Dead (2021) or the passable, yet bloated cut of Justice League (2021), Rebel Moon (2023) revels in the same excesses and poor characterizations that have weighed down other promising Zack Snyder…
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!!
The Creator review: A Stunning, Uneven AI Epic
After a 7 year absence, Gareth Edwards returns to the director chair – crafting a new AI-driven story that’s timely and resonant, even if there’s a few moments near the end that don’t completely come together or feel earned.
Napoleon review: Scott and Phoenix Make For A Solid Reunion
Director Ridley Scott and veteran actor Joaquin Phoenix reunite for the first time since Gladiator and the result is nothing short of amazing….even if there’s a few historical qualms.
Making Sense of The Marvels Box Office Drop
After a ridiculous week of good and bad takes, Commander Shipp attempts to explain the factors that led to The Marvels having such a low box office weekend and why pinning it on one factor is pretty reductive.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Spoiler-Free) review: A Thrilling Companion Piece
Based on the Suzanne Collins prequel book to The Hunger Games, this story takes us decades before the events of the series to a young Coriolanus Snow, showcasing his rise to power, deepening the totalitarian and classist themes explored in…
The Marvels (Spoiler-Free) review: An Unfortunate Misstep
The sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel brings back Brie Larson paired with a new crew to help save the universe. But does it live up to the lofty standards set by its MCU predecessor? Or does it continue the troubling…
Corner Office review: “A Bleak and Charming Story About Office Daydreaming”
Based on the book The Room by Jonas Karlsson, Jon Hamm stars as the overachieving office worker Orson, who falls into trouble with his workplace when he unwittingly enters a room that seemingly only he can see.
Air (2023) review: Late 80s Marketing Fever Dream
Most avid Jordan fans and capitalism apologists are going to love this rosy-eyed look back at Nike while a few will – and should – point out that the period being glamorized isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
A Haunting in Venice review: Branagh Has Found His Groove
Based on Agatha Christie’s Hallowe’en Party, Kenneth Branagh’s third adaptation in the Hercule Poirot series attempts to blend solid horror elements with the core whodunnit structure. So how well does it work?
Bottoms review: A Bloody and Messy Coming-of-Age Story:
Emma Seligman’s sophomore effort has a few sweet moments peppered through the whole production, but audiences wanting a solid update to the lesbian coming-of-age story can look elsewhere.