Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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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.

Independence Day: Resurgence

Oct 25, 2016

If you own the first Independence Day, I suggest buying this one so you have both in your collection, but, as a stand-alone, it doesn’t excite as much as the original.

Full Review | Grade: D

The Night Of

Oct 21, 2016

The Night Of is a hard look at the judicial system, The New York Police Department, Rikers Island Penitentiary and racism in the United States.

Full Review | Grade: A

American Pastoral

Oct 20, 2016

As a first effort, McGregor’s directorial debut is lacking, but perhaps he chose to bite off a huge chunk by taking on a literary masterpiece.

Full Review | Grade: C

Cafe Society

Oct 18, 2016

Woody Allen has a way of capturing the tone and essence of whatever setting and time period he is highlighting and transports the viewer seamlessly into that world.

Full Review | Grade: B

Joshy

Oct 14, 2016

Joshy is a little underwhelming when you first watch it, but the more you think about it and let it marinate, it tends to grow on you.

Full Review | Grade: B

Blood Father

Oct 11, 2016

Blood Father reminds us why Mel Gibson has had longevity in a career that chews people up and spits them out more often than not.

Full Review | Grade: B

Broken Vows

Oct 10, 2016

The shots of New Orleans made me long for a road trip to visit the crescent city once again.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Purge: Election Year

Oct 04, 2016

None of films in The Purge franchise are spectacular works of art, but, for what they are, they are enjoyable enough and this last one is more of the same.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Neon Demon

Sep 30, 2016

While we all know modeling and high fashion are hard industries with lots of backstabbing and manipulation, Refn’s take is more surreal and unnerving.

Full Review | Grade: C