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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 scoop on upcoming films or programming, and even our take on the classsics from our critics and Rotten Tomatoes Approved, Allison Rose.

Moana

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/6/2017 5:07 PM EDT
Disney had a strong year movie-wise in 2016. From Zootopia to the sequel Finding Dory and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to Captain America: Civil War, they had a full slate of quality movies, both animated and live action. Their year culminated in their strongest animated feature, Moana. From a great story to catchy music to amazing animation,... Read More

Rules Don't Apply

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/3/2017 4:28 PM EDT
Some people thought Howard Hughes was a genius, others would call him eccentric. Some would say he was eclectic or reclusive and others would simply state he was crazy. His OCD tendencies were as famous as his deals and mountains of money, not to mention the Hollywood starlets who often accompanied him. He made money in everything... Read More

Doctor Strange

(Jennifer Broderick) 2/28/2017 9:27 AM EDT
I always find that the hardest reviews to write are for movies that I thought were out of this world, and Marvel Studio's Doctor Strange is at the top of my writer's block list. From the script to the special effects to the cast, Doctor Strange is one of the best Marvel movies to date. After all, some of the best things in life... Read More

The Gate

(Leonard Buccellato) 2/27/2017 2:16 PM EDT
Vestron Video strikes again! Hot on the heels of Parents and Lair of the White Worm, comes the oft-overlooked but always a ton of fun, The Gate. The Gate is directed by Tibor Takács (The Gate 2, I, Madman) and stars Stephen Dorff (Blade, The Immortals) in his film debut.... Read More

Moonlight

(Jennifer Broderick) 2/27/2017 8:38 AM EDT
It's rare that one gets to watch a movie about self-discovery but Lionsgate and A24 have released a movie that when you watch it, provides a profound sense of oneself and understanding of what it takes to mold a person from childhood to adulthood. Director Barry Jenkins (Medicine for Melancholy) has taken a story and transforme... Read More

Dirty Dancing 30th Anniversary Edition

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/22/2017 9:05 AM EDT
Dirty Dancing can't possibly be 30 years old!! It came out the summer before my junior year of high school and I'm not that old… am I (Don't answer that question)? When I saw the Blu-ray come across my desk, I was immediately thrown back to that more innocent time in my life and reminisced about sitting in the movie theater watch... Read More

Bad Santa 2

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/21/2017 9:33 AM EDT
Ahhhh... the sights, the sounds, and the smells of the Holiday Season. They bring back fond memories and induce excitement for the gift giving and receiving to come. Multicolored blinking lights and Holiday songs blaring throughout every public place you go. Guys dressed up like Santa Clause taking pictures with kids of all ages g... Read More

Hacksaw Ridge

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/20/2017 8:41 AM EDT
A conscientious objector is defined as someone who, for reasons of conscience, objects to serving in the armed forces. Back in the 1940's, Desmond Doss was labelled as such even though he actually enlisted in the military. His refusal to even hold a gun, let alone shoot one, earned him the designation and a court martial hearing.&nb... Read More

Trolls

(Jennifer Broderick) 2/9/2017 2:06 PM EDT
Dreamworks Animation has given us many of our favorite animated movies. The Shrek franchise, Kung Fu Panda franchise, and How to Train Your Dragon franchise are just a few of the great works coming out of this studio. In fact, there aren't many productions that Dreamworks has had th... Read More

The Passion of the Christ

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/7/2017 3:43 PM EDT
Generally, movies with a religious undertone tend to be controversial and when Jesus is the main character, that controversy tends to be doubled. Such is the case with Mel Gibson's (Braveheart) 2004 film The Passion of The Christ. While it opened to modest acclaim and solid box office numbers, it definitely had its detractors. ... Read More