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Allison Rose is a Senior Correspondent and Critic for FlickDirect, bringing years of experience in film coverage and broadcast media. A Hofstra University communications graduate, she previously held an FCC broadcast license and now shares her movie expertise weekly on KRMS News/Talk 97.5 FM, with additional appearances on television and at industry events.
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Allison is an active member of SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society.
When X came out it easily fell into the thriller sub-genre of horror movies building the suspense until the third act. Pearl, on the other had, was more of a drama that turned into a gory, slasher film.
National Lampoon’s Vacation series of films have entertained audiences for years and, while the first one is considered the best, Christmas Vacation has become a close second.
While Boseman’s absence is definitely felt, most of the incredibly talented cast from the first film returns elevating the level of acting throughout the film.
Farrell and Gleason both deserve Oscar Nominations and Searchlight Pictures obviously set the release date for the movie to be considered in multiple categories.