The Purge: Election Year
None of films in The Purge franchise are spectacular works of art, but, for what they are, they are enjoyable enough and this last one is more of the same.
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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 Neon Demon
While we all know modeling and high fashion are hard industries with lots of backstabbing and manipulation, Refn’s take is more surreal and unnerving.
Cell
As a commentary on today’s world where most of us are in a zombie-like state staring at our electronic devices instead of interacting with those around us, Cell is a meaningful look at what we as a society have become.
Central Intelligence
What happens when you were the geek in High School and now you‘ve peaked 20 years later?
Beauty and the Beast: 25th Anniversary Edition
By Disney standards, Beauty and the Beast is a standout. The hour and a half movie has it all.
Free State of Jones
McConaughey’s charm is one of the positive aspects of the film and it is easy to see how he could command a group of disheartened people and get them to band together to fight back.
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Sandberg is perfect as Conner, the spoiled man-child who is too big for his britches and needs to be taken down a notch.
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
With a solid cast, strong writing and direction and excellent production value this is ten hours worthy of your time.
All the Way
With a unique subject matter and a bit of creative license, Director Jay Roach (Trumbo) brings us a captivating story that both enrages us and draws us in simultaneously.
Urge
In his directorial debut, Aaron Kaufman makes a few mistakes, but, overall, offers a decent view of this indulgent lifestyle.