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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 critical reviews off upcoming films or programming, and even our take on the classsics from our critics Tomatometer-Approved Critic, Allison Rose.

Scarface

(Allison Skornick-Rose) 10/26/2019 8:02 PM EDT
In 1932 a film about the rise and fall of a Chicago gangster named Tony (Paul Muni). In 1983 a remake written by Oliver Stone (Natural Born Killers) and directed by Brian De Palma (The Untouchables) made its way to theaters winning critics' and audiences' praises. It has become an iconic film that consistently shows up on "greatest... Read More

The Current War

(Alyn Darnay) 10/25/2019 10:14 AM EDT
It's that time of year again, just before the Holiday Blockbusters hit the theaters, and the distributors are pushing their leftover stock of mediocre films. "The Current War" is a prime example. It sat on the shelf unreleased for two years, ever since its less than spectacular premier at the Toronto Film Festival. However, during that ti... Read More

The Lion King

(Alyn Darnay) 10/25/2019 9:20 AM EDT
Here's another film reimagining from the Disney vault of golden animation, and this one ‘Rocks'. Using what they call a ‘Live-Action' technique to bring the 1994 animated musical drama "The Lion King" to a more vivid and real experience, they may have just opened up the tale to a new generation of viewers, while never changing... Read More

Black and Blue

(Allison Skornick-Rose) 10/24/2019 9:54 PM EDT
It's not easy being a police officer. Every day they put their lives in danger while protecting people who don't necessarily appreciate them, especially in impoverished areas. Tensions often run high as civilians and law enforcement view each other as the enemy. Many times these conflicts are racially charged and Caucasian offices... Read More

Galaxy Quest

(Allison Skornick-Rose) 10/23/2019 1:01 PM EDT
Science Fiction movies and television shows have had a fanatical following ever since their inception. Fans show up to conventions to this day dressed as their favorite characters. Star Wars and Star Trek are two perfect examples of the longevity and fervor of their fan base and the actors who portrayed the characters in these stories h... Read More

Stuber

(Allison Skornick-Rose) 10/21/2019 4:45 PM EDT
More and more lately movies have been colliding with pop culture. In 2016 we watched as Emma Roberts played a deadly online game from her smartphone in Nerve and last year we saw John Cho look for his missing daughter through her social media accounts in Searching. This summer in an attempt to update the buddy comedy genre, Twentieth Ce... Read More

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

(Judith Raymer) 10/17/2019 12:06 PM EDT
Everyone's favorite dark fairy godmother, and the teen queen she protects return in the ethereal saga of Disney's Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Maleficent (Angelina Jolie; Girl, Interrupted; Salt) and Aurora (Elle Fanning; The Neon Demon; Super 8) welcome us back to the magical realm of the Moors, and introduce us to a Dark (Fae) savior, a ran... Read More

Crawl

(Allison Skornick-Rose) 10/15/2019 2:23 PM EDT
Director Alexandre Aja has made a name for himself with horror/thrillers like High Tension and The Hills Have Eyes. His ability to build tension and suspense in seemingly unusual situations made him a terrific choice to helm this summer's surprise hit, Crawl. What started out as a little Paramount Pictures release trying to compete for audien... Read More

Annabelle Comes Home

(Maureen Buccellato) 10/8/2019 9:40 AM EDT
We first met Annabelle in "The Conjuring" series of films, which portray stories from the work of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. In 2014, Annabelle got her own film, followed by a prequel in 2017 titled "Annabelle: Creation". Now, the third film in the franchise, "Annabelle Comes Home", which was rele... Read More

Midsommar

(Leonard Buccellato) 10/8/2019 9:08 AM EDT
Ari Aster is an Auteur on a mission: to make us question, and sometimes fear our relationships, family, and friends. And especially in Midsommar's case, strange cults.His previous film, Hereditary, was a masterclass in suspenseful storytelling, unraveling the plot, as the sanity of each character unravels along with it. In Midsommar, we are tr... Read More