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Movie / Film Review by Allison Rose | Oct 21, 2026 Wildwood Brings LAIKA's Stop-Motion Magic to Life Movie Review

Wildwood is another visual masterpiece for LAIKA and reminds us yet again how good they are at what they do, but it hits a couple of minor bumps along the way.

LAIKA returns with Wildwood , a visually stunning stop-motion fantasy adventure featuring an impressive voice cast, intricate animation, and a darker story than audiences might expect. When it comes to stop-motion animation, there is one name that stands out among the rest. That name is LAIKA. LAIKA, the studio that brought you Coraline , The Boxtrolls , Kubo and the Two Strings , etc., now offers its latest film, Wildwood , based on the novel…

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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. Recognized as a Tomatometer-Approved Critic, Allison is an active member of SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society.

The Bad Guys

Apr 21, 2022

Based on the book series of the same name, The Bad Guys has a great deal to offer but also often falls back on predictable tropes.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Northman

Apr 20, 2022

Eggers has solidified his legacy as a wonderful director and there are no doubts, he will be making movies, possibly even Oscar worthy ones, for many years to come.

Full Review | Grade: B

The King's Daughter

Apr 19, 2022

For a sci-fi, fantasy movie, The King’s Daughter has some good moments but not enough to make it an excellent film.

Full Review | Grade: C

Heavy Metal Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Heavy Metal / Heavy Metal 2000 2-Movie Collection (Steelbook)

Apr 18, 2022

Heavy Metal didn’t win any awards and the movie certainly isn’t for everyone (neither is Heavy Metal 2000) but it has a certain charm that allows it to have a cult-like following.

Full Review | Grade: B

Father Stu

Apr 13, 2022

Making her directorial debut, writer Rosalind Ross (Barbarian) made some interesting choices as to what moments in Stu’s life she chose to focus on the most.

Full Review | Grade: C

Ambulance

Apr 08, 2022

Bay uses the latest technology to push the envelope in Ambulance.

Full Review | Grade: B

Ordinary People Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Paramount Presents: Ordinary People

Apr 06, 2022

Having been nominated for six Oscars and winning four of them, there is no arguing that Ordinary People is a fantastic film, and the cast is phenomenal.

Full Review | Grade: A

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

Apr 05, 2022

Law reprises his role as the adult wizard long before he became the head of Hogwarts, and he does a masterful job of portraying the serious individual who occasionally throws some levity into the mix.

Full Review | Grade: B