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 ‘Bugsy’ Belongs in the ’90s Gangster Movie Pantheon
When we meet Benjamin Siegel (Warren Beatty), he’s deep into his lifelong cycle as an infamous criminal, a hotheaded killer,…
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How ‘Iron Eagle’ Out-Muscled ‘Top Gun’
“Iron Eagle” is a Reagan-era teen fighter jet movie that snuck into theaters some five months before “Top Gun,” which…
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Is ‘Defending Your Life’ Worthy of Criterion Preservation?
At the start of “Defending Your Life,” Daniel (Albert Brooks) is enjoying a successful life and driving in his new…
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‘Werewolves Within’ – Frantic, Not Funny
“Werewolves Within” threatens to be yet another progressive lecture within its first few minutes. That never materializes. Nor does the…
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‘F9’ – A Once Great Franchise Is Now Running on Fumes
The “Fast & Furious” films follow a formula as simple as it is effective. Car crashes Insane stunts More insane…
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‘Sweet Liberty’ – An Overlooked ’80s Gem
Hollywood satires often shred the industry from top to bottom. Think “The Player,” Robert Altman’s take-no-prisoners assault on Tinsel Town,…
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‘Bastards’ Road’ Is Essential Viewing to Understand the Personal Costs of War
Pop culture is addressing the horrors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at long last. Look no further than 2015’s “Thank You…
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‘School’s Out Forever’ Fumbles Horror Comedy Elixir
The title of the latest dystopian shocker promises a “Shaun of the Dead” style romp. So do the poster and…
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’12 Mighty Orphans’ Is Jordan Peterson: The Movie
Hollywood formulas exist for a reason. They work, for starters, especially with Rom-Coms. Do we really want the guy and…
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Why ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ Isn’t About Who You Think It Is
Ferris Bueller is the reason I ruined my chance at getting into a posh private school. Here’s what happened –…
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