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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‘Angel and the Badman’ – Faith, Guns and Redemption
The Christian heroines at the heart of “The Angel and the Badman” have a two-pronged approach to villainy. Kill ’em…
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‘The Social Reckoning’ – Sorkin’s Anti-Trump Sequel Stumbles
Social media is a blessing and an unfathomable curse. We can connect with long-lost friends or make new ones on…
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‘White Guilt’ – Slow Burn Becomes Raging Inferno
Shelby Steele’s life is an imperfect portrait of American race relations. The black author, columnist and now filmmaker grew up…
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Crichton Saw the Future (Again) with ‘Looker’
Writer/director Michael Crichton’s “Looker” (1981) is awash in 1980s kitsch but is still one of the most intriguing of his…
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‘FUZE’ – The Solid Heist Thriller Everyone Missed
Search any streaming service and you see them. Comedy, horror, romance (especially romance), zombie or sci-fi. By the dozens. Hundreds?…
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‘Verity’ – A Trashy Thriller You Can’t Stop Watching
You may be tempted to grab the remote while watching “Verity.” The psychological thriller, spun from Colleen Hoover’s tome of…
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‘Digger’ Disaster: Climate Change Satire Scrapes Bottom of Barrel
Be careful what you wish for. Tom Cruise wants an Oscar very, very badly. He’s been terrific in serious dramas…
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Thriller Picture Show Review: ‘Driver Ed’
Ed is the ultimate rideshare driver. He’s driven to be the best, and if you’re lucky enough to ride in…
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‘Megaforce’ – This Cult Classic Deserves a Second Look
Hal Needham’s “Megaforce” (1982) was a would-be summer movie event that quickly became an embarrassment. Today, it not only holds…
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‘Heart of the Beast’ – Brad Pitt’s Best Friend Steals the Show
Must love dogs? Well, if you don’t by the end of “Heart of the Beast,” you may need some counseling.…
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