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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‘The Crow’ at 25: How It Paved Way for Nolan’s Bat Trilogy
In March of 1993, while filming a scene for “The Crow,” a “blank” gun backfired and Brandon Lee, the charming…
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Meet ‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu’s’ Not So Secret Weapon
Few actors are as “on brand, all the time” as Ryan Reynolds. He’s snarky in the “Deadpool” franchise, on social…
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Here’s Why Restraint Makes ‘Charlie Says’ Sharper
Vincent Bugliosi’s “Helter Skelter – The True Story of the Manson Murders,” is one of the most horrifying, nightmare-inducing and…
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Is ‘Caddyshack II’ The Worst Sequel Ever Made?
Here’s an old golf joke: What’s the best movie about golfing ever made? “Caddyshack.” And the worst? “Caddyshack II.” The…
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DVD Autopsy – ‘Serenity’
One of the common complaints about Hollywood is the lack of original stories. So when bold and original ideas come…
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Star Power Saves ‘Long Shot’ from Liberal Talking Points
“Long Shot” is a fantasy in more ways than one. What if a schlubby guy, a Seth Rogen type, fell…
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‘Intruder’ Unlocks Puzzle Behind Pulp Thrillers
You know from the trailer that the excrement is going to hit the fan – hard – in “The Intruder.”…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Offers Fans Service on Steroids
It’s the end of an era, and boy does the team behind “Avengers: Endgame” know it. The fourth film in…
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‘Curse of La Llorona’ Offers Slick, Predictable Scares
“The Conjuring” franchise is notable for two key reasons. It began with an instant classic, directed by Mr. Aquaman himself,…
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‘Breakthrough’ Marks New Era in Faith-Based Films
Some Christian films hit theaters with a cloying caveat. “it’s good … for a faith-based movie.” That halting praise isn’t…
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