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Here at FlickDirect, our goal is to provide up-to-date reviews on theatrical, home entertainment, and television series. Check out the scoop on upcoming films or programming, and even our take on the classsics from our critics and Rotten Tomatoes Approved, Allison Rose.

Judy

(Allison Skornick-Rose) 12/26/2019 10:20 AM EST
Judy Garland (Renee Zellweger; Bridget Jones' Diary) seemed to have a charmed life. As a teenager, she was signed to a film deal with MGM Studios. She acted, danced and sang her way into America's heart playing Esther Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis, Susan Bradley in Harvey's Girls and Hannah Brown in Easter Parade. Perhaps her most... Read More

Rambo: Last Blood

(Allison Skornick-Rose) 12/20/2019 9:29 AM EST
Sylvester Stallone first came to the attention of filmmakers in 1976 when he portrayed the title character, Rocky Balboa, in the movie Rocky. He played Rocky as a tough, introspective guy whose perseverance lands him on the biggest stage in the boxing world. Six years later, in 1982, he brought another character to life in First Blood. ... Read More

Bombshell

(Allison Skornick-Rose) 12/19/2019 6:37 PM EST
As soon as women entered the workforce in large quantities during WWII, there were issues. In the 1980s and '90s, sexual harassment of females in the workplace was common and rarely discussed, especially in the world of entertainment. Victims were afraid to come forward fearing retribution or termination. Twenty-five plus years l... Read More

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

(Allison Skornick-Rose) 12/18/2019 3:07 AM EST
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…42 years to be exact, a film hit theaters and forever changed the way we view science fiction movies. Star Wars: A New Hope told the classic story of rebels warring against a powerful regime but offers the story with an intergalactic twist. It made instant stars of Carrie Fischer (The Bl... Read More

Downton Abbey

(Maureen Buccellato) 12/16/2019 4:07 PM EST
In 2011, Julian Fellows' Downton Abbey splashed onto the PBS scene. Maybe, at first, that doesn't sound all that exciting but the millions of fans of the series will tell you otherwise. We meet the Crawley family in 1912, the day after the sinking of the Titanic. We see the family through all the trials (literally) and tribulations of being... Read More

Ad Astra

(Allison Skornick-Rose) 12/16/2019 11:05 AM EST
As humans, we seem to be fascinated by space exploration. Even early civilizations looked to the stars for guidance and answers. Sailors used the stars as maps to help them on their journeys. In the 1960s countries vied for first place in the "space race". There are numerous television shows and movies that reference spa... Read More

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

(Alyn Darnay) 12/13/2019 11:42 AM EST
Once upon a time…a brash 29-year-old writer-director showed up at the Cannes Film Festival with a movie he called Reservoir Dogs. It was a unique and bloody twist on a ‘post crime caper film' that blasted its way onto the screen, became the must-see movie of the year propellin... Read More

Jumanji: The Next Level

(Allison Skornick-Rose) 12/12/2019 10:09 PM EST
In 1981 publishing company Houghton Mifflin published a fantasy children's picture book by Chris Van Allsburg called Jumanji. The book depicted jungle animals and elements coming to life as the game is played. Then in 1995, Tristar Pictures made Jumanji into a feature film starring Robin Williams (Mrs. Doubtfire). A second boo... Read More

Richard Jewell

(Alyn Darnay) 12/12/2019 3:57 PM EST
When does a film stop being entertainment and start becoming political manipulation? That's the question running around in my head after seeing Clint Eastwood's new film Richard Jewell. There's no doubt that Mr. Eastwood is a skilled Director. There is a vast library of fine films to prove it. However, this film feels quickly made, rushed to market... Read More

It Chapter Two

(Nathan M Rose) 12/9/2019 4:32 PM EST
When It: Chapter One hit the theaters back in 2017, New Line Cinema knew it had a hit on its hands, but not one that would go on to be the highest-grossing horror film to-date. Now, in 2019, the back part of the book finally makes its way to the masses with It: Chapter Two.It: Chapter Two takes place 27 years after the timeline of the fir... Read More