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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Russell Rocks Red Suit in ‘Christmas Chronicles’
Who knew Snake Plissken would make a killer St. Nick? Kurt Russell’s take on Santa Claus – don’t call him…
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Why ‘Wildlife’ Is Half a Breakthrough for Dano
When we meet the Brinson family in “Wildlife,” Jerry (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Jeanette (Carey Mulligan) are sharing a tender moment.…
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HiT Reviews: ‘Widows,’ ‘Instant Family’
“Widows” offers a few sit-up-straight moments long before the film’s plot kicks in. You look at the cast (Viola Davis!…
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‘Front Runner’ Savages Media, Hart’s Hefty Ego
“The Front Runner” makes its closing argument early and spends the rest of the movie embellishing it. Journalists shouldn’t dig…
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Disney’s ‘Nutcracker’ Flop: Woman, Thou Art Lost
“The Nutcracker and The Four Realms” is one of Disney’s bigger misfires. While the movie itself is a beautiful work…
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‘Overlord’ Bores Before the Dead Awake
There’s nothing wrong with making genre fans wait for the good stuff. “The Descent” told a cave exploring yarn long…
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Who Needs a Kinder, Gentler ‘Grinch?’
You’re a somewhat surly but ultimately misunderstood one, Mr. Grinch. Doesn’t have the same ring to it, does it? The…
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‘Bodied’ Knocks Identity Politics Out Cold
No film has captured the insanity of identity politics better than “Bodied.” Sure, “How Jack Became Black” shreds the trend…
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Welles’ ‘Other Side’ Is Both Great and Self Indulgent
Writing about Orson Welles is like being the last cop to show up at a crime scene. Coming up with…
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‘Alone We Fight’ Gets Pinned Down by Dialogue
Filmmaker Justin Lee has written and directed four films released this year. None of the four are great, but collectively…
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