Allyson Johnson
Allyson Johnson is the Editor-in-Chief at The Young Folks and film critic at CambridgeDay.com. A film and television critic living in Maine, she is a member of the Boston Society of Film Critics and Boston Online Film Critics Association. Her writing can also be found at ThePlaylist.net, VagueVisages.com, RogerEbert.com, TheMarySue.com, The Boston Globe, and more. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic.
'Hannibal' Turned Murder Into Performance Art — And Changed Network TV Forever
Eat the rude.
John Boyega Did His Best to Save 'Pacific Rim Uprising' From Itself
The much-maligned sequel is a warning about not understanding your source material.
DC Doesn’t Get Better than Teen Titans at Its Peak
While the entire series is a highlight of DC lore, Episode 10 of Season 2 demonstrates the show operating at its highest level.
10 Years Ago, an Underseen British Series Gave us a Thoughtful Take on Zombies
Many zombie stories are about the race for a cure. But what happens after the cure is found?
'Moon' Offered Bleak Existential Terror And A Little Spark Of Hope
Learning that your whole life is a lie while you’re trapped in space is a tough combo.
5 years ago, the director of Parasite made his most unsettling sci-fi movie
Bong Joon-ho’s Netflix classic is a powerful reminder about how film can change the world.
15 years ago, Satoshi Kon's mind-bending sci-fi thriller foreshadowed Inception
Paprika embraces mind-melting science fiction much like Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed blockbuster.
10 years ago, 'The Hunger Games' created a new legacy for the female action hero
The female archer trend took a dramatic turn in the 2012 dystopian blockbuster.
You need to watch the smartest sci-fi movie on Netflix ASAP
This 2015 science-fiction drama has a powerful message.
Belle review: The most dazzling sci-fi epic in years is here
Cross the bridge between reality and fantasy in this new animated odyssey.
The 355 review: Jessica Chastain’s spy thriller is an incomprehensible mess
The all-female action movie fails to be as empowering as its premise.
You need to watch the most unsettling time-travel thriller before it leaves HBO Max this week
There are only a few days left to catch this ‘90s sci-fi movie on HBO Max.
Everything we know about Wheel of Time Season 2
When will Amazon’s fantasy epic return?
The Wheel of Time glossary: 8 magical words you need to know
The Amazon fantasy series is full of rich details.
Four huge ways The Wheel of Time is different from the books
The Wheel of Time takes a big leap from the page to the small screen.
You need to watch the most bewitching cult classic on HBO Max before it leaves next week
This beloved ‘90s movie is all about witches, love, and sisterhood. Here's why you need to stream it ASAP before it leaves HBO Max this month.
You need to watch the most mind-bending sci-fi thriller on Amazon Prime ASAP
Dylan O'Brien takes viewers on a reality-bending trip in this sci-fi movie.
The Wheel of Time: Rosamund Pike’s Moiraine and the all-powerful Aes Sedai explained
Everything you need to know about the group of powerful women at the center of The Wheel of Time.
The Wheel of Time is better than Game of Thrones for one important reason
Amazon’s new fantasy series accomplishes something rare for its genre.
You need to watch the most evocative sci-fi series on Amazon Prime ASAP
Now is the perfect time to catch up on the first season of this unforgettable adventure series.
