Candyman tackles the issues with its white savior, origin story, and the complexity of black pain. To do so truthfully – DaCosta posits – is to realize not everyone is ready to confront their trauma, or rarely in the same…
Category: Movies
An Examination of The Shining and Doctor Sleep Adaptations and Their Directors
A comparison of Stanley Kubrick and Mike Flanagan’s interpretations of Stephen King’s works, and an examination of why Flanagan is one of the best horror directors of our time. **CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of violence, child harm/death** Here there be spoilers…
Fear Street Part 3: 1666
Deena witnesses the truth of what happened to Sarah Fier and gets some answers she doesn’t expect. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, murder, child death, disturbing images** Synopsis Deena is magically transported to 1666 where she watches the events of Sarah Fier’s…
Fear Street Part 2: 1978
Deena and Josh learn what really happened during the 1978 summer camp massacre, and may have a clue about how to stop the witch’s curse once and for all. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, murder, disturbing images** Synopsis Deena and Josh go…
Fear Street Part 1: 1994
When a prank gone wrong unleashes a witch’s wrath, a group of teenagers look for a way to put her soul to rest. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, murder, suicide** Synopsis Deena (Kiana Madeira) lives in Shadyside, a town haunted by the…
Wonder Woman 1984 review
Despite a promising opening, Wonder Woman 1984 doesn’t make your dreams come true.
“Happiest Season” Review
When Abby and her girlfriend are forced back into the closet during the holidays, she’s reminded that everyone’s coming out story looks different.
Halloween Horror Marathon Picks and Honorable Mentions
Commander Shipp along with co-host Tom DeGroh and guest hosts Vartan Khachaturov and Oliver White have come up with 10 films for our Monthly Commander’s Log movie and Halloween Horror Movie Marathon. Check out the list below for what we’ll…
Taika Waititi’s new Star Wars movie and more May 4th news!!
Some quick thoughts on the amazing Star Wars news we received today!!
What Makes A Movie Flop? The Commander Shipp Show
This edition has a debate on the nature of flops and updates on Marvel’s Phase 4 slate, Top Gun, and more.