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.

Black Mass

Sep 17, 2015

Black Mass isn’t a docudrama, nor is it a “gangster” film; and, as a straightforward drama it just isn’t all that strong.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Big Bang Theory Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Eighth Season

Sep 14, 2015

The Big Bang Theory has a lot of life left in it and it will be interesting to see how they manage to continue the momentum.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Visit

Sep 10, 2015

For those looking for a jump out of your seat, wet your pants, scary, gory slasher film, The Visit isn’t it. It is more psychological in nature and what I would classify as a thinking man’s horror thriller.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Vampire Diaries Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Vampire Diaries Season 6

Sep 03, 2015

The Vampire Diaries Season 6 maybe the saddest and bloodiest one so far. From other worldly prisons, to a new witch/vampire hybrid, the supernatural dimension went into overdrive this year.

Full Review | Grade: C

Mad Max: Fury Road

Aug 31, 2015

While I can’t say I was as enthralled with Mad Max: Fury Road as most people, I did enjoy finding out what all the excitement was about. I found myself in awe over some of the stunts and impressed with much of the acting.

Full Review | Grade: B

We Are Your Friends

Aug 26, 2015

Entertaining as it is, and with some good acting thrown in, I think We Are Your Friends misses the mark in some aspects and won’t be a blockbuster in theaters.

Full Review | Grade: C

American Ultra

Aug 20, 2015

American Ultra couldn’t decide if it was a serious spy movie or a parody of a spy movie, which confused the audience and left each individual trying to figure out what the purpose of the movie was.

Full Review | Grade: C

Mike & Molly: Season 5

Aug 18, 2015

Under all the humor (or lack there of), the show has some heart and a good “soul” which makes for a feel good half hour each week. Unfortunately, it isn’t enough. I wouldn’t be surprised if the show only has one or two seasons left.

Full Review | Grade: C

2 Broke Girls Physical Media: DVD Review

2 Broke Girls: The Complete Fourth Season

Aug 14, 2015

2 Broke Girls was originally panned by critics in season one, the show has managed to survive, won two People’s Choice Awards, and garnered a following that has warranted a fifth season starting this Fall on CBS.

Full Review | Grade: C

Straight Outta Compton

Aug 13, 2015

The two hour and thirty minute running time is long and there were definitely scenes that could have been made shorter or cut out all together. However, Straight Outta Compton definitely is worth seeing, even if you can’t relate to rap music.

Full Review | Grade: A