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.
Category: Movies
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?
Elemental: Getting Marginally Better About Race
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How Shifting Dune 2 Affects Warner Bros and More
While the rumor mill is already trying to point towards the ongoing strikes as the primary source of blame, it bears repeating that this situation is one that Warner Bros (WB) and the major studios created. So, what does this…
Shortcomings review: “Randall Park Dazzles In Directorial Debut”
Based on the graphic novel by Adrian Tomine and buoyed by the performances of Justin H. Min and comedian Sherry Cola, first-time director Randall Park delivers a solid romantic comedy that manages to make our protagonist wrestle with their toxic…
What To Watch On National Cinema Day
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.