The Handmaid's Tale: Season 1
Very well written, acted and produced, The Handmaid's Tale definitely showcases some of what is great about television these days.
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Allison Rose is a Senior Correspondent and Critic for FlickDirect, bringing years of experience in film coverage and broadcast media. A Hofstra University communications graduate, she previously held an FCC broadcast license and now shares her movie expertise weekly on KRMS News/Talk 97.5 FM, with additional appearances on television and at industry events. Recognized as a Tomatometer-Approved Critic, Allison is an active member of SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society.
Pacific Rim: Uprising
While not as good as the original, Pacific Rim: Uprising offers a couple of laughs, some fairly strong action sequences and a seemingly plausible story continued from the original.
Ferdinand
Ferdinand offers a timeless message of acceptance and inclusion while combining Hispanic culture and a lesson in bullfighting.
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, Vol. 2
Lego has infused their movie and television properties with lots of fun and some great jokes and Lego Star Wars: The Freeman Adventures is no exception. The second Season offers more plot than the first one but the series overall is enjoyable and fun.
The Shape of Water
There are numerous reasons why The Shape of Water won several Oscar awards. It’s an interesting story that is beautifully acted and masterfully directed.
Tomb Raider
Vikander had been on an upward trajectory career wise for the last few years and playing this well-known action heroine is just another feather in her cap.
I, Tonya
Well written and terrifically acted, I, Tonya approaches the whole story from several interesting angles.
A Wrinkle in Time
With magnificent colors and costumes, A Wrinkle in Time tries to entice audiences to use their imagination.
Lady Bird
Gerwig hits the nail on the head for her first solo directorial project. There are no odd camera angles or superfluous shots. As the writer, her insight into this mother daughter relationship is raw and gritty and makes one wonder how much comes from her own life.