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.

TV Review: Teen Wolf (4×02) “117”

I think I’ve come to the conclusion after four season premieres that I’m just never going to enjoy the opening two episodes of the respective season. I don’t know why exactly but it’s certainly in part attributed to the fact…

Movie Review: Happy Christmas

People get sad. People get lonely and disinterested. People become bitter and easily agitated and rely on vices no matter how destructive. People like to laugh and relax with friends and maybe have a drink or two whether it is…

TV News: Bryan Fuller & Michael Green sign on for Neil Gaiman Adaptation

As a long time Bryan Fuller fan, seeing his name attached to just about anything perks my interest. From Pushing Daisies to Hannibal, Fuller works wonders when allowed to play make-believe. Television shows that could be run of the mill are turned into fairy-tales-gorgeously…

Movie Review: They Came Together

This movie is way too aware of how funny they’re trying to be all the while failing to elicit a single laugh. The punch lines lack any sort of rhythm, the jokes are dragged out longer than their shelf life,…

TV Review: “Teen Wolf” (4×01) The Dark Moon

And we’re back! So. Here is by first, gut reaction to the season four premier of Teen Wolf: I can already tell I’m going to miss nogitsune Stiles. Now, as I’m sure you’re thinking, this isn’t a particularly logical or…

Movie News: The Judge Trailer and Poster Debuts

I don’t know about you, but I really dig Robert Downey Jr. Is it the charm? The wit? The brown eyes? Who knows, but-preteen crushing aside–he consistently pulls my attention as a performer. Over the past few years, he’s stayed…

Emmy Long-Shots: The ballot that will never happen

I wouldn’t argue that this year has been stronger than others for television, but it’s certainly offered up a large variety of interesting characters and shows. Performances were strong in both the likely and unlikely places and the fact that…