What follows are three films, two playing in the supernatural, and one thriller that impressed me with their ideas even if the execution and final result were unfortunately lacking…
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!!
Megalopolis Review: Content Not Found
This week on Content Not Found, Commander Shipp and Daniel Chaniott discuss their thoughts on Francis Ford Coppola’s passion project, Megalopolis. Our audio podcast is now up where you enjoy listening to podcasts (Except Apple podcasts, should be fixed shortly)
Transformers One review: An Immaculate Reboot in Disguise
There’s more than meets the eye in this CGI Transformers prequel that showcases how Megatron and Optimus Prime were friends turned rivals.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die review: Smith and Lawrence Shine Again
Once again under the helm of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Bad Boys: Ride or Die – the fourth entry into the franchise – continues the upward trend with great emotional stakes, lots of laughs, and superb action thrills…
Taking Another Look at No Way Home’s Villains
Deciding to save the villains in No Way Home may have been tragic for our MCU Peter, but what he did for Maguire’s and Garfield’s universes is immeasurable and deserves another look.
Bones and All review: A Messy Cannibalistic Love Affair
Luca Guadagnino delivers an unsettling journey across rural 1990s America with a chilling premise and question of morality when you’ve been cursed with cannibalistic instincts.
Babes review: Motherhood Is Sweet and Gross
I promise you, you’ll never look at pregnancy the same way in Pamela Adlon’s directorial debut, with comedy stars Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau packing the comedic and emotional punch.
Recapping Sony’s State of Play
Yesterday, Sony dropped some great news for the regular Sony fans, PSVR fans, and PC fans (provided they have a PSN account? Why Sony?!)
Back to Black review: A Depressingly Stale Biopic
Rising actress Marisa Abela takes on the gargantuan task of portraying Amy Winehouse’s tragic life in a biopic mired and weighed down by a problematic vision.
Outlaw Johnny Black review: A Nonsensical Western Romp
Director Michael Jai White, never lacking in a sense of humor, infuses his trademark Black Dynamite-style of blaxploitation into the old west and tackles a few complicated racial issues along the way, in the first release from his new studio,…