Movies
Today’s audiences don’t just watch movies at the local cineplex. They screen them on their laptops, tablets and smart phones as well. The genres may be different, but Hollywood in Toto looks at entertainment value first and foremost when helping you pick the best movie for your favorite media player.
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Why ‘INLAND EMPIRE’ Was Pure, Unfiltered Lynch
David Lynch’s “INLAND EMPIRE” (2006) begins, fittingly, with a grand gesture. The spotlight shines on the title, followed by a…
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This One Thing Separates ‘Arco’ from the Animated Pack
The beginning of “Arco,” Ugo Bienvenu’s wonderful, animated fantasy, depicts the future world of 2932, where citizens live in clouds…
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‘Dolly’ Gets Under Your Skin (And Stays There)
Dolls are a horror director’s best friend. Those old-school toys, think porcelain features and glassy-eyed stares, can make grown men…
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Woke ‘Bride!’ Feels Like Blast from Cancel Culture Past
Jeb Bush would like his exclamation mark back, thank you. Or should we say, “Thank you!” “The Bride!” goes the…
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‘The Mastermind’ Keeps Director’s Maddening Streak Intact
Kelly Reichardt’s “The Mastermind” stars Josh O’Connor as James Mooney, a thief who steals works of art right out of…
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Critic Mea Culpa: What We Missed About ‘Hannibal’
I get asked a lot if I ever change my mind about movies. Is there a movie I once loved…
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Genre Mashup ‘Night Patrol’ Lacks Bite, Humor
Ryan Prows’ “Night Patrol” is a hybrid of violent gang drama and horror film. I wish I could tell you…
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‘Testament of Ann Lee’ is Cinematic Test Worth Taking
Mona Fastvold’s “The Testament of Ann Lee” is a history lesson on the creation of the Shaker religious movement, and…
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‘Sirāt’ Is Beautiful to Look at But Empty Inside
Oliver Laxe’s “Sirāt” begins with a father (Sergei Lopez) and his son arriving in the desert to attend a massive…
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‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ Hurts Its Own Cause
Sam Rockwell stars as The Man From the Future, a bizarrely dressed homeless person who enters a diner one night,…
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