While it doesn’t hit on every mark, Frankenstein channels all the fun of 1980s teenage quasi-horror and supernatural cult hits with a modern, raunchy approach.
Godzilla Minus One / Minus Color review: More of the Same Goodness
How was the re-release of Toho Studio’s latest Godzilla flick in black and white? In a single word… Skreeoooonk
Argylle review: Matthew Vaughn Has Lost His Touch
Whatever potential the former X-Men: First Class (2011) director showed us throughout the years has fizzled out as this recent misfire combines the worst elements of spy movies with an incomprehensible plot.
How One Looney Tunes’ Character Can Perfectly Explain “Nope”
If you didn’t get the “Gordy’s Home” storyline in Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022), Commander Shipp offers a look at one character from the classic cartoon series Looney Tunes that may help you understand and connect with the rampage that kicks…
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…
The Color Purple review: A Bold, Unnecessary Take
While this adaptation of the stage musical showcases amazing talent and musical number, the torturous issues that plague the core story are still present and call into question who this film is meant for.
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 Complete List of 2024 Academy Award Nominees
The nominations are in, here’s the complete list of Academy Award nominees for the 2024 Oscars.
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…