Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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Allison Rose, a Senior Correspondent and Critic at FlickDirect, is a dynamic presence in the entertainment industry with a communications degree from Hofstra University. She brings her film expertise to KRMS News/Talk 97.5 FM and broadcast television, and is recognized as a Tomatometer-Approved Critic. Her role as an adept event moderator in various entertainment industry forums underscores her versatility. Her affiliations with SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society highlight her as an influential figure in film criticism and media.

The Americans Physical Media: DVD Review

The Americans: The Complete Fifth Season

Apr 09, 2018

Season five of The Americans planted the seed of Elizabeth and Phillip returning home and it will be interesting to see if the writers end the show that way or if they will kill off either of these characters.

Full Review | Grade: B

Blockers

Apr 05, 2018

Some good performances, a decent script, and a mildly different plot makes Blockers a film worth seeing.

Full Review | Grade: B

Legion: The Complete First Season

Apr 03, 2018

For those who love the X-Men Universe, you should definitely check out Legion as it gives you some of the aspects you like while infusing some newer ideas into the plot. The cast is great and the production is very good making this a solid option for your Mutant loving viewing.

Full Review | Grade: B

Father Figures

Apr 03, 2018

Father figures is a fun, road trip kind of movie that brings two brothers closer together.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Sandlot Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Sandlot: 25th Anniversary Edition

Mar 30, 2018

The Sandlot is a funny, feel-good movie that reminds us of a simpler time both in the country and our own lives. These boys offer hope and optimism and good, old-fashioned fun and the movie pulls us in and gets us invested early on making the viewer want to stay until the very end.

Full Review | Grade: B

Ready Player One

Mar 28, 2018

Even though it runs over two hours long, You become so engrossed in the story and the visuals that you don’t notice the length – which says a lot about Ready Player One.

Full Review | Grade: B

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Mar 26, 2018

Sometimes the technology of 4K can be problematic with special effects especially in older films but that is not the case here. The 2160p resolution of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is fantastic, especially when viewing the final fight scene.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Handmaid's Tale Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Handmaid's Tale: Season 1

Mar 26, 2018

Very well written, acted and produced, The Handmaid's Tale definitely showcases some of what is great about television these days.

Full Review | Grade: B

Pacific Rim: Uprising

Mar 22, 2018

While not as good as the original, Pacific Rim: Uprising offers a couple of laughs, some fairly strong action sequences and a seemingly plausible story continued from the original.

Full Review | Grade: C