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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Why Sam Raimi’s Corporate-Verse’ Take on ‘Doctor Strange’ Disappoints
Sam Raimi’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is just barely a Raimi film, and it’s a big problem.…
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‘George Carlin’s American Dream’ (Mostly) Avoids Political Pitfalls
The Left and Right are wrestling over George Carlin’s magnificent legacy. For liberals, the progressive comic’s attacks on pro-lifers, Reagan…
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Feminist ‘Men’ Will Scary Everyone Silly
If woke horror had a Facebook status, it would be, “it’s complicated.” Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” packed progressive messaging between…
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‘Firestarter’ Then and Now: Neither Film Lives Up to King’s Imagination
Keith Thomas’ “Firestarter” (2022), based on Stephen King’s 1980 bestselling novel, follows a girl with the power to set things…
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‘The Innocents’ – These Kids Aren’t All Right
The evil kid horror genre feels as exhausted as a Final Girl stumbling over a branch. Movies like “The Grudge,”…
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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ – No Woke, Just Thrills and Nostalgia on Steroids
The 1986 smash “Top Gun” was both a movie and a pop cultural moment. The latter mattered more, given the…
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‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Is Worth the Hype (And Then Some)
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” is incredible, the kind of film that will definitely inspire an affectionate cult following down…
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‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel Ramps Up the Excitement, Exhaustion
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a godsend for film credits. Audiences typically head for the exits when the end…
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Could ‘2000 Mules’ Change the 2020 Election Narrative?
Dinesh D’Souza’s brand is easy to spot after five successful features. His documentaries are conservative op-eds, brimming with fiery attacks…
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Why the Original ‘Cat People’ Trumps the R-rated Remake
Jacques Tourneur’s “Cat People” (1942) is one of those black and white horror movie discoveries that only added to my…
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