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.

‘The Hill Where Lionesses Roar’ review: A familiar yet effective tale from director Luàna Bajrami | TIFF 2021

‘The Hill Where Lionesses Roar’ from this year’s Toronto Film Festival is a stirring if unfocused take on the coming-of-age genre.

‘Aloners’ review: Debut filmmaker Hong Sung-eun is one to watch | TIFF 2021

First-time feature filmmaker Hong Sung-eun impresses with her debut film ‘Aloners,’ which plays off of the devastating impacts isolation can have.

‘Petite Maman’ review:A profound examination of loss and living through it | TIFF 2021

‘Petite Maman’ from this year’s TIFF is director Céline Sciamma’s most assured and moving film to date.

‘Ted Lasso’ 2×08 review: Breaking down the emotional walls in “Man City”

The eighth episode of season two of ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Man City’ is the strongest episode of the season as it finally allows time for character breakthroughs.

You Should Listen to Your Next Favorite K-pop Group: Lucy

In our latest music column ‘You Should Be Listening To’ we highlight under-the-radar artists who deserve the spotlight. First up is K-Pop group Lucy.

The Hella Mega Tour: Weathering the storm with Green Day

The Hella Mega tour with Weezer, Fall Out Boy and Green Day wasn’t one to miss – we discuss what it’s like to attend a concert at this point in the pandemic.

‘Nine Days’ review: Winston Duke shines in this stunner of a debut from director Edson Oda

Director Edson Oda tackles what comes before life and, more importantly, what makes up a life in the serene and powerful Nine Days. While life and what comes after has certainly been explored before in film, the script, also written…