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.

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TV Review: Gracepoint (1×05) – “Episode Five”

I can’t get over my dislike of Anna Gunn’s portrayal of Ellie, and that’s a major sore spot in Gracepoint. Ellie is written differently than how she’s played by Gunn. She’s written with a sense of humor, with a core…

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Women in Film Wednesday: We Are the Best! (2014)

I keep talking about 2014 films, and I should diversify what I’m talking about, but with the slim pickings we have this year of great female driven films, it’s hard for me to not gush over the few we have.…

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TV Review: The Flash (1×04) – “Going Rogue”

“Going Rogue” was a wonderfully executed episode of superhero television. It’s comedic due to Barry’s awkward game being brought up to 100 due to Felicity’s (Emily Bett Rickards) presence; there’s an infinite amount of palpable chemistry between Grant Gustin and…

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Movie News: Marvel’s BIG Announcement

By “announcement” they meant their Phase 3 plan, and it sounds crazy. In all honesty, I ended up believing that the announcement today would be a dud, something that we already knew or didn’t care too much about. So I…

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TV Review: Sleepy Hollow (2×06) – “And the Abyss Gazes Back”

“Even God thought the Devil was beautiful… until he fell.” A fitting quote for an episode that centers largely on Abbie believing the most in an old friend, one who most see as a monster, and for the beginnings of…

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Ally’s Movie Review: Listen Up Philip

Jason Schwartzman stars in the new film Listen Up Philip, directed by Alex Ross Perry, about a writer who decides that pursuing his talent is more important than any form of meaningful relationship. Philip is awaiting the publication of his…

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TV Review: Gracepoint (1×04) – “Episode Four”

I’ve spent a decent amount of time in these Gracepoint reviews harping about nearly everything. If it’s annoying to me I’m sure it’s annoying to you, so I figured, hey, why not change the pace up a bit. Here are…