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8 hours ago

This Little ‘View’ Distortion Is Peak Cringe

Sometimes the smallest lies speak the loudest. Take “The View.” The syndicated talk show spews…

17 hours ago

Media Swooning Over Colbert’s Farewell Says … Everything

Avengers like Ant Man can shrink to the size of an insect or smash anything…

1 day ago

A-list Director to Tackle U.S. Rescue of Downed Pilots in Iran

Michael Bay gets lots of grief from film critics. Often, they have a point. Bay’s…

MOVIE REVIEWS

Reviews

Christian Toto3 days ago
7,082

‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sinks ‘Star Wars’ to Kiddie-Level Lows

If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all. In that spirit, the puppet dubbed “Baby Yoda” is still…
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Reviews

Barry Wurst4 days ago
1,334

‘Wizard of the Kremlin’ – Year’s Biggest Disappointment So Far?

Olivier Assayas’ “The Wizard of the Kremlin” is a disappointment on its own but even more so when you compare…
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Barry Wurst4 days ago
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Anne Hathaway’s Pop Star Pose Powers Polarizing ‘Mother Mary’

David Lowery’s “Mother Mary” is exactly the kind film I love to see in the theater, as it’s made for…
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Barry Wurst5 days ago
378

‘My Dinner with Andre’ Made Conversation Cinematic

Louis Malle’s “My Dinner with Andre” (1981) begins with the line, “The life of a playwright is tough.” It’s uttered…
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Barry Wurst2 weeks ago
633

‘Clash of the Titans’: Medusa, Kraken and Ray Harryhausen Magic

Desmond Davis’ “Clash of the Titans” (1981) reveals that mankind is a mere plaything for Greek gods, who watch us…
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Christian Toto2 weeks ago
4,053

Charlize Theron’s ‘Apex’ – Why Wasn’t This in Theaters?

Many Netflix originals feel like made-for-streaming content. That’s not remotely a compliment. Yes, they have recognizable stars and movie-level budgets.…
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HIT CLASSICS

Lists

Christian Toto1 week ago
2,214

HiT’s 25 Best* Movies of All Time

Nothing inspires more arguments than a “Best Of” listicle. These lists are obviously subjective. One person’s film classic is another’s…
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Industry News

Christian TotoMarch 23, 2022
42,318

Meet Jeffy, the YouTube Sensation Who Breaks All the Woke Rules

The original “Crank Yankers” featured Special Ed, a mentally-challenged puppet with the catch phrase, “Yay!” The Comedy Central series, created…
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FAITH-BASED HOLLYWOOD

Reviews

Christian TotoFebruary 19, 2026
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Why ‘Midwinter Break’ Is Unlike Most Faith-Based Films

Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds are so convincing as a married couple in “Midwinter Break” that you’ll swear they left the set each day holding…
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November 12, 2025

‘Elm Trees’ Novel Embraces Christmas Wonder
November 7, 2025

Faith-Based Rom-Com Counters Hollywood’s Marriage Misery
November 18, 2019

‘Waves’ Director: Collaboration, Faith Fueled Family Drama