Reviews
Today’s consumers have more entertainment options than ever before thanks to technology and the explosion of new media outlets. That’s why Hollywood in Toto will help readers suss out the very best content across media. We all lead busy lives. Let’s consume only the highest quality movies, television shows and music with our limited leisure time.
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HiT DVD Autopsy: ‘Christmas with the Kranks’
If I had a bad-film choice on my Christmas wish list it’s a major effort with big names leading to…
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The Best Films of 2019: And a Joker Shall Lead Them
Martin Scorsese picked a terrible time to trash comic book movies. The Oscar winner mocked Marvel films earlier this year,…
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Why Rude, Crude ‘Bad Santa’ Nails That Christmas Spirit
Confession: I’m a devout Christian and my favorite Christmas movie is “Bad Santa.” This profane, wickedly and wincingly funny dark…
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‘Bombshell’ Shreds Ailes, Trump and Storytelling 101
It take a full hour for “Bombshell” to resemble an actual movie. Until that point, it’s a screeching op-ed against…
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‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Shrewdly Stays the Course
More of the same can be the best compliment to pay a sequel. “Jumanji: The Next Level delivers just that,…
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Cage, Grammer Team for Underwhelming ‘Grand Isle’
“Grand Isle” is the kind of film that, had it been made in the ’70s or ’80s, might have garnered…
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‘Little Joe’ Offers Slick Thrills, Snore-Worthy Twists
It’s rare to see a thriller that takes immense care beyond the pulp elements. Director Jessica Hausner’s “Little Joe” is…
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‘Richard Jewell’ Crucifies Fake News, Honors the Heartland
“You ready to start fighting back?” Sam Rockwell asks the title character that question deep into “Richard Jewell.” The Clint…
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‘Luce’ Shows Ugly Side of the Intersectional Left
Modern day America gets a thorough workout in “Luce,” the year’s second showcase for a remarkable young actor. Kelvin Harrison,…
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‘Marriage Story’ Is Bold, Brilliant But a Tad Too Familiar
When we meet Charlie and Nicole in “Marriage Story” they seem like a perfect couple. Adam Driver’s Charlie is a…
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