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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‘Wise Guy’ Lets ‘Sopranos’ Mastermind Spill His Secrets
Write what you know. For David Chase, that meant a saga about a depressed mobster with Mommy issues. “Wise Guy:…
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‘My Penguin Friend’ Is the Blockbuster Antidote We Need
David Schurmann’s “My Penguin Friend” is a refreshing alternative to the late summer movie lineup. The adorable one sheet provides…
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‘The Dark and the Wicked’ Offers Sly, Slow-Burn Chills
Dark and foreboding. That sounds clichéd, but it perfectly describes “The Dark and the Wicked.” This horror gem by director…
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‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Brings Franchise Back from the Dead
Michael Keaton can do almost anything on screen, even bringing parts of “The Flash” to life. Can he resurrect his…
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‘Incoming’ Delivers R-Rated Laughs from the Past
It’s increasingly hard to bring R-rated sex comedies to the screen. We can stream almost any type of debauchery, but…
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‘Reagan’ – A Cinematic Tribute Long Overdue
The Great Communicator cried out for a biopic all his own. Until recently, we’ve had a Showtime miniseries eager to…
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‘You Gotta Believe’ May Carpet Bomb Your Tear Ducts
Baseball is more than a game, and the best sports movies lean into that hard truth. “Eight Men Out.” “Bang…
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Dalton, Davi Made ‘License to Kill’ a Brutal Bond Highlight
John Glen’s “License to Kill” (1989) is an easy candidate for the most underrated James Bond thriller. It’s also among…
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‘Between the Temples’ – Indie Cinema at Its Most Appealing
There’s a reason “Harold and Maude” is both a cult classic and darn near impossible to remake. The May-December template…
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‘Buckaroo Banzai’ at 40: Accept No Substitutes
W.D. Richter’s “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension” (1984) is among the definitive cult movies, a secret…
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