Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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Allison Rose, a Senior Correspondent and Critic at FlickDirect, is a dynamic presence in the entertainment industry with a communications degree from Hofstra University. She brings her film expertise to KRMS News/Talk 97.5 FM and broadcast television, and is recognized as a Tomatometer-Approved Critic. Her role as an adept event moderator in various entertainment industry forums underscores her versatility. Her affiliations with SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society highlight her as an influential figure in film criticism and media.

Pinocchio

Sep 08, 2022

Several scenes stand out including when Pinocchio and Geppetto are trapped inside the whale, and when Pinocchio is in Pleasure Island.

Full Review | Grade: B

Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul.

Sep 01, 2022

Hall and Brown are the shining lights in this pseudo comedy.

Full Review | Grade: C

Follow Her

Aug 28, 2022

FOLLOW HER is a slow burn, a psychological exploration of the dangers of the internet.

Full Review | Grade: B

Samaritan

Aug 25, 2022

Let’s face it, the world doesn’t need another superhero movie and it definitely doesn’t need this one.

Full Review | Grade: D

Vivo

Aug 25, 2022

With a good script, a strong cast and terrific music, Vivo hits all the right notes.

Full Review | Grade: B

Dirty Dancing Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Dirty Dancing 35th Anniversary Edition

Aug 24, 2022

Although made on a shoestring budget, Dirty Dancing managed to employ a group of talented actors and dancers elevating it a level above a simple coming of age romance story.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Black Phone

Aug 22, 2022

In theory, the concept of The Black Phone is unique and interesting.

Full Review | Grade: C

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

Aug 18, 2022

I’m not sure this series would have worked with a different actress in the lead role, as Maslany offers just the right combination of smarts and sassiness to make Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk fierce yet likable.

Full Review | Grade: B

Day Shift

Aug 12, 2022

The cast is great and the stunts are incredible but the script isn’t very funny so even a veteran, comedic actor like Foxx has nothing to sink his teeth into (pun intended).

Full Review | Grade: C