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.

Pitch Perfect 2

May 14, 2015

Fans of the first Pitch Perfect movie won’t be disappointed if they go in to the theater knowing it won’t be as good as the original.

Full Review | Grade: B

White Collar Season Six

May 12, 2015

I had heard a lot of good things about the acclaimed USA Network show White Collar but I had never actually seen it so I wasn't sure what to expect when I dove, head first, in to the fina...

Full Review | Grade: B

Black or White

May 12, 2015

Whichever the reason Black or White simply wasn’t as successful as perhaps it could have been and, between the storyline and the talent, it is a shame it won’t be a more memorable movie.

Full Review | Grade: C

Cake

Apr 30, 2015

Claire Bennett (Jenifer Aniston; Friends, Horrible Bosses) is in a lot of pain. Continual, excruciating pain. Physical pain, mental pain and, most importantly, emotional pain.&nbs...

Full Review | Grade: A

Inherent Vice

Apr 29, 2015

Inherent vice: noun Hidden defect (or the very nature) of a good or property which of itself is the cause of (or contributes to) its deterioration, damage, or wastage. ...

Full Review | Grade: D

The Mentalist Physical Media: DVD Review

The Mentalist: The Complete Seventh Season

Apr 28, 2015

The award winning series, The Mentalist, ended its seven season run this spring and is out on DVD this week. For fans of the show this short season wraps up the series with a neat littl...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Age of Adaline

Apr 23, 2015

From the trailers I decided I wanted to see Age of Adaline. It looked mildly interesting, starred actors I typically liked, and wasn't the same old action adventure, sci-fi or rom...

Full Review | Grade: C

Furious 7

Apr 03, 2015

Furious 7 is everything you would expect from the Fast and Furious franchise and so much more. Once again "the family" needs to pull together to fight against others who want...

Full Review | Grade: A

Home

Mar 26, 2015

For the kids, Home is a cute movie with a main character you want to squeeze and some nice songs. It certainly won’t be an epic or memorable animated film in the long run, but for a family day at the movies, you could do worse.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Penguins of Madagascar

Mar 25, 2015

After three movies of playing bit characters in the background, the Penguins of Madagascar finally have gotten their starring roles. The black and white flightless birds, that have always had ab...

Full Review | Grade: B