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Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by Nathan M Rose

Browse reviews written by Nathan M Rose, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.

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Nathan M Rose, FlickDirect film critic

Nathan M. Rose is the founder and CEO of FlickDirect, established in 2006. A programmer since 1981 and award-winning podcaster, he has spent nearly two decades covering film through reviews, celebrity interviews, and red carpet events. Full bio.


Southland Physical Media: DVD Review
Southland
Created by John Wells (ER, The West Wing, Third Watch), Christopher Chulack (ER, Third Watch) and Ann Biderman (Public Enemies, Hill Street Blues), Southland:The Complete First Season follows the comp...
Full Review  | Grade: B


Jennifer's Body Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Jennifer's Body
Writer Diablo Cody, after the critically acclaimed success of Juno, decided to do a 180 for her next project, and dabbled in the occult with Jennifer's Body. Harkening back-to-black...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Extract Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Extract
Ten years after showing what it is like working at a white collar-job in America, Mike Judge is back with Extract, a humorous look inside the world of blue-collar workers. Extract follows the life of...
Full Review  | Grade: A

Shorts Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Shorts
These days their are so many “kid-friendly” films released that it is hard to decide which ones to spend your hard-earned money on. One such release this year, Shorts,...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Monsters, Inc. Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Monsters, Inc.
After the initial "wow" factor of computer-animated films such as Toy Story subsided and the films became "old hat", my taste for Pixar animated features waned to the point of just...
Full Review  | Grade: A

North by Northwest Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
North by Northwest
For most of us, Alfred Hitchcock films have been viewed on cable television, VHS, or DVD.  Now with this release, one can truly enjoy the art created by one of the greatest directors this world has ever seen.
Full Review  | Grade: A

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Physical Media: DVD Review
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
After a whirlwind summer, Ice Age: Dawn of The Dinosaurs makes its way onto the home theater market on DVD and Blu-ray.Scrat is still trying to nab the ever-elusive nut (while possibly...
Full Review  | Grade: A


Gamer Movie / Film Review
Gamer
Gamer is one of those movies that you either love or hate.  Online gaming takes on new meaning in a futuristic world.  In that world, players at home can direct convicts to do their bidding...
Full Review  | Grade: B