Allyson Johnson

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Allyson is a New England based writer, who has been a film critic since 2012. She is a member of the Boston Society of Film Critics, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, and the Online Film Critics Society, along with being a Tomatometer approved critic on Rotten Tomatoes. Her writing can also be found at CambridgeDay.com, ThePlaylist.net, VagueVisages.com, RogerEbert.com, TheMarySue.com and elsewhere.

Pre-Mid Season Finale Wrap Up: ‘How to Get Away with Murder’

As someone who was never a fan of either Grey’s Anatomy or Scandal, two of Shonda Rhimes’s previous shows, I can tell you without question that I never thought her newest protection How to Get Away with Murder would be of my favorite shows of…

Movie Hopes and Dreams: Who Should Play Young X-Men Characters?

I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that the casting rumors floating around the internets about the new young X-MEN: Apocalypse cast left much to be desired. By that, I mean that every pick I’ve seen has been boring.…

Women in Film Wednesday: Marie Antoinette

People have grossly misunderstood Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette and what it’s really about. It seems as if everyone becomes history buffs after seeing this film, calling foul about the lack of accuracy or reliance on textbook research, believing that Coppola should…

TV Review: The Flash (1×06) – “The Flash Is Born”

Okay, so silly sepia-toned flashbacks aside, tonight’s The Flash was yet another strong installment in which Barry once again tests the limitations of his powers and Iris is allowed more agency over her storyline and, and, Eddie gets to be…

TV Review: Sleepy Hollow (2×09) – “Mama”

After far too many episodes where Abbie was pushed to the sidelines, “Mama” brings her back to the forefront. This week’s episode, after last week’s which was utterly forgettable, is thrilling, a fantastic showcase for both Nicole Beharie and Lyndie…

TV Review: The Legend of Korra (4×07) – “Reunion”

It may be too early to say this, but I’m going to go ahead and toss out the idea that currently Bolin is Season Four’s MVP. While he isn’t on screen as much as the other members of Team Avatar…

Ally’s Movie Review: Rosewater

For all that Jon Stewart lacks in technical execution and practice he makes up for with an abundance of passion and respect for his subject, which he wears on his sleeve. There’s an exciting element to the way that Stewart…