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Reviews By Allison Skornick-Rose

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.

Tomb Raider

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/14/2018 5:05 PM EST
In 1996, gamers worldwide were introduced to Lara Croft in the video game Tomb Raider. Described as "Indiana Jones with breasts", she became an instant hit with the heavily male based demographic. In 2001, Paramount Pictures brought Croft to life in the form of Angelina Jolie (Wanted; Mr. & Mrs. Smith) when Lara Croft:... Read More

I, Tonya

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/12/2018 10:54 AM EST
In 1994, the world watched as one of the biggest sports scandals unfolded before our eyes. The drama took center stage on an international level that culminated at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. The story, of course, was the physical attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan and the accusations that her competitor Tonya Hardin... Read More

Loving Vincent

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/8/2018 3:35 PM EST
Vincent Van Gogh is often considered the father of Modern Art. He is revered as one of the most influential painters and his legacy is one of respected artistry mixed with stories of his madness. While alive he was poor, drank heavily and was considered to be crazy. After his death, his life and work have been studied and examined... Read More

A Wrinkle in Time

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/8/2018 8:20 AM EST
In 1962, American Writer Madeleine L'Engle published the novel, A Wrinkle in Time. While it won critical acclaim, it was controversial in that it was a Science Fiction novel with a young, female protagonist. In 2003, Disney adapted the story for a television movie and this month they once again have re-envisioned it as a feature film. ... Read More

Lady Bird

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/5/2018 1:59 PM EST
Teenage girls can be a handful. Considering I used to be one and have two of my own now, I can attest to this statement. Emotions run high and physical bodily changes make things awkward and downright hostile sometimes. Teenagers in general (boys and girls) want more independence and challenge their parents constantly while naviga... Read More

Thor: Ragnarok

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/5/2018 12:23 PM EST
For the last ten years, Marvel Studios has brought some of our favorite superheroes to life. From Ironman to Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk to Captain America, they have peaked our imagination. They even gave us more comical characters like Ant-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy and Deadpool. In 2011, Marvel introduced audience... Read More

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/2/2018 4:31 PM EST
There is no pain worse in the world than losing a child. As a parent, you feel helpless and often times lost. That pain is even worse when the circumstances behind that loss are suspect or due to criminal activity. For Mildred (Frances McDormand; Fargo), that pain is lived over and over again as she deals with her daughter's horrific... Read More

Murder on the Orient Express

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/1/2018 7:57 AM EST
Agatha Christie was a prolific novelist with 66 books and numerous short stories to her credit. She wrote in great detail about murder mysteries and offered fans beloved characters like Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot, the latter being a Belgian who was the "greatest detective alive" (Sherlock Holmes fans might disagree). He ha... Read More

Lady And The Tramp Signature Collection

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/27/2018 8:48 AM EST
Disney has always been known for offering viewers lovable characters, memorable songs and scenes that, good or bad, become etched in our minds forever. Often times they do this by using animals as their main characters to tell a story. When Lady and the Tramp debuted in 1955, it gave us all of that and more. The characte... Read More

Coco

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/26/2018 12:27 PM EST
The Mexican culture is steeped in rich tradition and ceremony and offers its people a sense of community and belonging. The music, food and holidays are unique and distinctive and give the country its long history. Therefore, it is no surprise that Disney and Pixar teamed up to create a magical animated tale encompassing these factors. ... Read More