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2 days ago

Celebrities Dehumanize Trump, MAGA in Worst Ways Possible

The rise in political violence is no accident. If you wolfed down a steady diet…

3 days ago

‘Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life is Calling’ Set Biopic Bar Sky High

Richard Pryor’s “Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life is Calling” (1986) is a harsh, strange and…

4 days ago

Kimmel Clueless on Real Costs of Trans Sports Debate

Jimmy Kimmel used to be funny when he hosted “The Man Show” with Adam Carolla.…

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Barry Wurst3 days ago
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‘Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life is Calling’ Set Biopic Bar Sky High

Richard Pryor’s “Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life is Calling” (1986) is a harsh, strange and wildly entertaining drama by producer/co-writer/director/star…
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Christian Toto5 days ago
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‘Sinners’ Offers Colossal Upgrade to Vampire Genre

Calling “Sinners” a vampire movie is both accurate and misleading. Yes, the main characters fend off an army of the…
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Barry Wurst1 week ago
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Why ‘Mission to Mars’ Failed to Launch

Brian De Palma’s “Mission to Mars” was the first of three high-profile, sci-fi event films about the red planet in…
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Barry Wurst1 week ago
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Road Trip Comedy ‘Sacramento’ Runs Out of Gas

Michael Angarano’s “Sacramento” is a comedy/drama that initially comes across like a filmed play until it turns into a self-indulgent…
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Christian Toto2 weeks ago
3,324

‘Drop’ Is Either Best – or Worst – First-Date Movie

Who hasn’t had an epically awful first date? It can’t be worse than what our heroine endures in “Drop.” The…
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Christian Toto2 weeks ago
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Here’s How ‘The Amateur’ Upends the Spy Thriller

The spy thriller needs a facelift. Yes, modern films flex the latest technology, turning a simple drone strike into an…
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HIT CLASSICS

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Christian TotoMarch 3, 2025
3,396

Why Hollywood Celebrities Won’t Talk About Antisemitism

A news outlet finally asked one of the biggest questions haunting Hollywood. “Why Are Jewish Celebrities in Hollywood So Afraid…
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Industry News

Christian TotoFebruary 22, 2023
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The Hollywood in Toto Podcast Returns!

One of Andrew Breitbart’s most famous lines got ignored for far too long. The late media mogul warned us, “Politics…
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FAITH-BASED HOLLYWOOD

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Christian TotoAugust 2, 2023
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‘Essential Church’ Recalls Government’s Assault on Faith, Family

Wear a mask. Stay six feet apart. Remain home as much as possible. And don’t dare attend a church service. You can still protest so-called…
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November 18, 2019

‘Waves’ Director: Collaboration, Faith Fueled Family Drama
September 24, 2019

How CBS’s ‘Evil’ Rights a Spiritual TV Wrong
May 9, 2019

Why Are Studios Still Scared of Christianity?