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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HiT Review: ‘First Man,’ ‘Goosebumps 2’
Damien Chazelle is three for three. That can be fuzzy in baseball terms, since it can mean three bunt singles…
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‘Stella’s Last Weekend’ Captures Family at Its Finest
We love movies about pets, be it “Old Yeller” or “Marley & Me.” Honestly, this is pretty weird. The pet story…
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Why ‘Gosnell’ Could Rock Hollywood, Abortion Debate
“Gosnell” works on so many levels it’s hard to count them all. The film tackles one of the most emotional…
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Why ‘Hold the Dark’ Makes So Little Sense
It usually becomes clear you’re watching an awful film well before the credits roll. Often, it strikes you within the…
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‘Venom’ Brings Superhero Hot Streak to a Halt
When a Marvel movie’s Stan Lee cameo is its highlight you know you’re in trouble. “Venom” reimagines the Topher Grace…
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‘Star Is Born’ Is One-Third an Instant Classic
Believe the hype over “A Star Is Born” – with a large asterisk attached. Lady Gaga may snare a Best…
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HiT Rewind: ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ (2012)
I kept passing on “Searching for Sugar Man” until late one night when I needed an hour of cardiovascular time…
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Clunky ‘Night School’ Offers Conservative Balm
Kevin Hart’s positive social media vibes are seeping into his feature films. Hart’s production company is behind “Night School,” an…
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The Real Reason ‘Urban Legend’ Still Matters
The freakiest urban legend I’ve ever heard is the one known as “The Hippie Babysitter.” According to “The Encyclopedia of…
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‘House with a Clock in Its Walls’ Flirts with Excellence
Eli Roth might be the last director you’d pick to adapt John Bellairs’ “The House with a Clock in Its…
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