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.

Paramount Presents: Chinatown

Jun 19, 2024

The cast of Chinatown is well chosen and Nicholson has the right amount of “swagger” and confidence to pull off the cocky private eye.

Full Review | Grade: A

Welcome Back Kotter Physical Media: DVD Review

Welcome Back, Kotter: The Complete Series

Jun 18, 2024

Welcome Back, Kotter is a nostalgic gem with smart scripts and a stellar cast, featuring a young John Travolta. Relive the classic moments of this iconic sitcom

Full Review | Grade: B

The Boys Season 4

Jun 13, 2024

Kripke doesn't hold back in The Boys. Season four is packed with as many questionable and bizarre moments as the previous seasons.

Full Review | Grade: B

La Femme Nikita Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

La Femme Nikita SteelBook

Jun 11, 2024

La Femme Nikita is quintessential Besson at his best.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Watchers

Jun 07, 2024

Simply put, The Watchers is unwatchable.

Full Review | Grade: D

Glory 35th Anniversary SteelBook

Jun 06, 2024

Even though Glory still isn't a completely accurate depiction of Shaw or his troops during the Civil War, it has some great scenes and shots throughout.

Full Review | Grade: B

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Jun 04, 2024

The humor-to-action ratio seems to be askew making Bad Boys: Ride or Die enjoyable and on the one hand yet possibly alienating its core audience who loved the action in the first two films.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Acolyte

Jun 04, 2024

The basic themes of The Acolyte have their origins in the Star Wars world, but it is definitely its own entity.

Full Review | Grade: B

Kung Fu Panda 4

Jun 04, 2024

Led by the very talented Black, who has made the lovable Po his own over the past decade and a half, the cast is still at the top of their game.

Full Review | Grade: B

The First Omen

May 31, 2024

The First Omen's Nell Tiger Free is well cast as Margaret. She plays the role well and her acting during her “pregnancy” and birth scenes is excellent.

Full Review | Grade: C