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.
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.
52: A Doorway to the DC Comicverse
New to DC comics and struggling to find a good starting point? Here’s why 52 could help get you on the right track.
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?
Bottoms review: A Bloody and Messy Coming-of-Age Story:
Emma Seligman’s sophomore effort has a few sweet moments peppered through the whole production, but audiences wanting a solid update to the lesbian coming-of-age story can look elsewhere.
Elemental: Getting Marginally Better About Race
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Remnant 2 Starter Guide
Save yourself some time at the beginning of the new Remnant 2 (2023) from Gunfire Games with these helpful tips on starting your gameplay. Time Saving Tips Overview It took me some time and experimentation to figure out this game…