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Movie / Film Review by Allison Rose | Oct 15, 2026 Street Fighter Brings Iconic Video Game Fighters Back to the Big Screen Movie Review

Street Fighter delivers well-choreographed fights and interesting animation, but predictable dialogue and jokes that fall flat keep the reboot from landing.

Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji lead a colorful ensemble of fighters in Street Fighter , a new live-action adaptation that combines martial arts, animated flashbacks, and familiar video game characters. The Japanese video game franchise Street Fighter began almost 40 years ago and has sold 60 million units worldwide to date. Beginning in 1987, it eventually expanded into other media, including animated and live-action films and television shows, with the first major Hollywood live-action adaptation…

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First Blood Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

First Blood | Wal-Mart Exclusive SteelBook

Allison Rose | Apr 08, 2024

Director Ted Kotcheff offers some stunning visuals, making First Blood not only a pleasure to watch but a study in directing.

Full Review | Grade: B

Lisa Frankenstein

Leonard Buccellato | Apr 06, 2024

Diablo Cody (Jennifer's Body) wears her influences, boldly, throughout this movie, but manages to do it without being bland or grating.

Full Review | Grade: B

Cutthroat Island Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Cutthroat Island | Wal-Mart Exclusive SteelBook

Allison Rose | Apr 02, 2024

Cutthroat Island: This Walmart exclusive steelbook isn't just a collector's delight with its striking case; it's packed with rollicking fun and chuckles.

Full Review | Grade: C

Remembering Gene Wilder

Allison Rose | Mar 29, 2024

Remembering Gene Wilder is a fitting tribute to not only the actor but to the man himself and how he lived his life.

Full Review | Grade: A

Wednesday

Allison Rose | Mar 25, 2024

Jenna Ortega perfectly embodies Wednesday Addams, turning her unique dance into a viral sensation.

Full Review | Grade: B

Problemista

Allison Rose | Mar 24, 2024

Swinton shines in a new light, brilliantly showcasing a facet of her talent never seen before.

Full Review | Grade: B

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Allison Rose | Mar 21, 2024

Fun, but fails to capture the magic of the originals. A mixed bag for Ghostbusters fans.

Full Review | Grade: C

Kate

Leonard Buccellato | Mar 19, 2024

Kate melds heart-pounding action with emotional depth, as Mary Elizabeth Winstead shines in a neon-lit Tokyo. A visceral thrill ride that delivers more than just punches.

Full Review | Grade: B