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.

SDCC ’16 News: Marvel’s The Defenders, Luke Cage and More

So Marvel fans. Here we are, once again in the throes of the annual San Diego Comic Con, where we’ve been on the receiving end of many BIG announcements and debuts. So why are we still surprised when the megawatt…

Remembering Robin Williams

Robin Williams would have turned 65 today, and it’s forever a reminder of the talent lost and the amount of love we as a collective film family held for the man and his spirit. A universal force of sheer joy,…

5 Years Later: Saying goodbye to Harry Potter

Us millennials man, can’t seem to let things go, am I right? But why would we let go of something so beloved, so cherished and held in the highest esteem of our generation’s zeitgeist? Harry Potter meant a whole lot to me…

Emmys 2016: Nomination Round-Up

And we’re here! After weeks of predictions and wishful thinking (including our own) the 2016 Emmy nominations have been announced and they’re…okay. The big thing worth noting (and most definitely celebrating) is the late inclusion of The Americans, a show many…

10 actors and actresses that shouldn’t be forgotten in this years Emmys

It’s officially Emmy season with this years nominations being announced this Thursday and then, shock, dismay and maybe some excitement to follow. Not one to go against the grain all too much I’m expecting a lot of unsurprising inclusions (so…

Movie Review: Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Taika Waititi may be one of the most intriguing filmmakers working today, making a modestly big splash with last years What We Do in the Shadows. As a follow up and right before he takes on the massive Marvel machine, he’s stuck…

Star Trek Beyond: Sulu confirmed as canonically gay in new film

Sometimes, a little good news in the media can put a smile on my face. The news was brought to the internet and fans today by an interview done by actor John Cho in his press tour for the upcoming Star…