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.

Ally’s Movie Review: Room

In the cinematic landscape we are fed quite a few “power of love” concepts over the course of a year, heck, in storytelling in general. Rarely however, have I seen that idea tackled with as much rigorous raw emotion as…

Interview: Room Writer Emma Donoghue

Room without question is one of the most devastatingly emotional films that you will see this year. So, fair warning, tissues will be required. I was lucky enough to speak to Emma Donoghue earlier this week who both wrote the original…

Desmin Borges Interview You’re the Worst

To catch up on previous coverage of You’re the Worst, click here. Desmin Borges is playing the most genuinely likable character on a show full of ones who are strictly terrible. As Edgar, he get’s to play the role of Jimmy’s…

TV Review: You’re the Worst (2×07) “There is Not Currently a Problem”

Welcome back to my weekly review and recap of “You’re the Worst.” To catch up on previous coverage, click here. “Wear your stains on the outside of your clothes.” In a conference call with Desmin Borges (Edgar) earlier this week,…

Aziz Ansari Netflix Series Trailer Debuts

After Parks and Recreation ended, the cast went their separate ways, many of them finding success in other avenues. Amy Poehler lent her voice to the best animated film of the year/biggest tear spiller Inside Out, Chris Pratt is a certifiable star, and Nick Offerman…

Trailer Watch: Jane Got a Gun

It has not been an easy road for Natalie Portman’s western Jane Got a Gun. From casting and director changes, the film has faced an uphill battle in getting made, and the trailer released does little to increase intrigue. The storyline seems…

Trailer Watch: Jennifer Lawrence Shines in “Joy” Official Trailer

For those of you who are preemptively mourning the ending of The Hunger Games saga, rest assured with the knowledge that Jennifer Lawrence is at the very least here to stay and the official trailer for David O. Russell’s upcoming Joy is…