Celebrate the second annual tradition of National Cinema Day (NCD) this coming Sunday, August 27th with a few selections from our resident film critic Commander Shipp.
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!!
Gran Turismo review: “Better Off Playing The Game”
Even with star power like Djimon Hounsou, Orlando Bloom, and David Harbour, Gran Turismo can’t save a script that’s mostly lacking in the energy department – despite the amount of high octane stunts.
Blue Beetle spoiler-free review: “Nothing New But Family”
While no one except James Gunn and Peter Safran know what’s truly going on with the DC universe, Blue Beetle‘s entry gives the fans a brief respite from the storm of reshuffling. Spoiler-free review!
Super Mario Bros Movie review “More Fun Than A Twitch Stream?”
While Illumination Animation’s outing is certainly better than the clunker that came out in the 90’s, does it do enough to satisfy both the younger audience and older nostalgic fans?
“A Motley Crew of Hilarity” Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves review
You may believe this film has no business being any good but coupled with a stellar cast and a decent script, the movie executes well enough to satisfy committed D&D fans and casual viewers alike – while genuinely developing its…
“Gives You The Thrills & Then Some” John Wick 4 review
John Wick 4 delivers the goods for its most adherent fans, but you can’t help but wonder, like many of the characters involved: when will this ever end?
“The Nuance Of The Patriarchy” Women Talking review
If I told you a movie set in an isolated religious group would lay out a compelling case for how to tackle and dissect the patriarchy, you’d probably say it’s a Sarah Polley movie…and you’d be right.
“Everything Everywhere Nearly Sweeps” 95th Oscars Recap
Yeoh takes home Best Actress as Everything Everywhere All At Once cleans up at the 95th Oscars. Hear Commander Shipp’s take on the broadcast and the other categories.
Gloating Over Discovery’s Final Season Is Sickening
You don’t have to like Discovery, but dogpiling right now after news of the final season exposes a lot of problems within the Trek fandom
Commander Shipp’s Top 10 Films of 2022
Yeah, some of this list may be predictable, other parts not so much though. What did Commander Shipp think about the year of 2022 in movies? Find out now