Film and Television Reviews

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 classics.

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens Blu-ray Review

Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Collector's Edition

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 11/13/2016 6:21 PM EST
Ever since the Star Wars: The Force Awakens film was announced, the anticipation was palpable. When the movie finally came out last December, the frenzy surrounding it was incredible and, even though some of the plot was recycled, it managed to deliver. Much to audiences' delight, it fed their sense of nostalgia and refueled their l... Read More

Arrival

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 11/10/2016 11:45 AM EST
Your average alien movie is usually an action packed, blow ‘em up, sci-fi thriller. Spaceships show up and kill millions of people, forcing humanity to work together to save the human race. Rarely does Hollywood divert from this formula because these movies often become blockbusters. However, Arrival is not your average alien movie.Dr. ... Read More

The Hunger Games Series

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 11/08/2016 2:00 PM EST
The Suzanne Collins young adult book series The Hunger Games was enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike and became bestsellers. They spawned four blockbuster movies (the last book was broken into two films) and solidified Jennifer Lawrence (X-Men: First Class) as an A list Hollywood actress. They brought to ... Read More

Trolls

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 11/03/2016 2:53 PM EST
Take some cute, colorful characters, mean monsters, a story with a moral and some fun songs and what do you get? In general, any number of animated films but in this case specifically…Trolls. DreamWorks and Twentieth Century Fox's latest animated feature hits theaters November 4, 2016, and it promises to be an enjoyable film for kids and parents ... Read More

Doctor Strange

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 11/03/2016 11:11 AM EST
The Marvel universe seems to be never ending. With a plethora of comic book heroes and villains to draw from, they manage to crank out a movie every three to six months it seems. Each time the hype and excitement around the movie is immense, whether or not it is warranted. This month's hero of choice is Doctor Strange (Benedict Cu... Read More

The Complete Second Season

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 11/01/2016 10:26 AM EST
When Ballers first appeared on HBO in 2015, it was pretty close to what I was expecting. Football, loose women, money, and fast cars permeated every episode (well, I hope the football part would since the show is called Ballers). However, it also included a plot worthy of taking notice. Season One was a solid effort and kept audie... Read More

Bad Moms

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 10/31/2016 7:57 PM EST
When Bridesmaids hit theaters in 2011 it created a whole new level of female comedies. It was racier and raunchier and had audiences laughing hysterically. It opened the door to more crass and vulgar movies starring female leads in order to give male actors a run for their money. This summer, Bad Moms riva... Read More

Inferno

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 10/27/2016 11:02 AM EST
If you like solving puzzles, you should read every one of Dan Brown's novels. He combines cyphers with history and architectural beauty. He has made Professor Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks; Sully) everyone's favorite teacher and sent us racing all over the world unravelling conspiracies. His 2013 novel,&nbs... Read More

Vice Principals

(Jennifer Broderick) 10/27/2016 8:57 AM EST
Imagine that the high school Principal (Bill Murray; Groundhog Day) leaves his job unexpectedly without any replacement being named. Also, imagine, the two Vice Principals (Danny McBride; This is the End and Walter Goggins; American Ultra) of the same school are arch enemies and desperate enough to the point that they would do anything to ens... Read More

Mr. Church

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 10/25/2016 11:34 AM EST
Anyone would be lucky to have a Mr. Church in their lives and for Susan McMartin (Mom) it was reality. Based on her true story, Mr. Church was the only father figure McMartin had ever known and became more than just an employee to her. To her, he was family. The movie that unfortunately didn't fair very well at the box office ... Read More