Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

Here at FlickDirect, our goal is to provide up-to-date reviews on theatrical, home entertainment, and television series. Check out the reviews of upcoming films or programming, and even our take on the classsics.

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.

Empire: The Complete Second Season

Sep 26, 2016

The cast is outstanding and Terrence Howard is a force to be reckoned with.

Full Review | Grade: B

Beauty and the Beast Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Beauty and the Beast: 25th Anniversary Edition

Sep 23, 2016

By Disney standards, Beauty and the Beast is a standout. The hour and a half movie has it all.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Magnificent Seven

Sep 22, 2016

The Magnificent Seven is an entertaining film with a mix of action, drama, and comedy.

Full Review | Grade: B

Free State of Jones

Sep 20, 2016

McConaughey’s charm is one of the positive aspects of the film and it is easy to see how he could command a group of disheartened people and get them to band together to fight back.

Full Review | Grade: B

Bridget Jones's Baby

Sep 15, 2016

This latest installment of Bridget Jones was a long time coming, but it was worth the wait.

Full Review | Grade: B

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Sep 12, 2016

Sandberg is perfect as Conner, the spoiled man-child who is too big for his britches and needs to be taken down a notch.

Full Review | Grade: B

The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

Sep 09, 2016

With a solid cast, strong writing and direction and excellent production value this is ten hours worthy of your time.

Full Review | Grade: A

Sully

Sep 08, 2016

Tom Hanks was fantastic as the stoic pilot turned reluctant hero whose brave decision saved hundreds of lives.

Full Review | Grade: B

All the Way

Sep 07, 2016

With a unique subject matter and a bit of creative license, Director Jay Roach (Trumbo) brings us a captivating story that both enrages us and draws us in simultaneously.

Full Review | Grade: B