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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DVD Autopsy: ‘The Hurricane Heist’
Action movies demand a certain level of forgiveness. Sometimes you can overlook violations of physical law or engineering anomalies as…
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‘How Jack Became Black’ Blasts Racial Politics
Eli Steele is the anti-Michael Moore. Sure, both documentarians feature themselves in their work. Moore’s shtick showcases his ego and unwillingness…
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‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ – No Wall, Big Problems
The sequel to the critically adored “Sicario” opens with a jaw-dropping reveal. The on-screen violence is partly to blame. The…
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One Element Makes ‘The Catcher Was a Spy’ Suspect
Paul Rudd sure has range, and that has nothing to do with him shrinking to the size of an ant.…
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7 Instant Takeaways from a ‘Warriors’ Viewer Virgin
“Warriors … come out to play-ay!” Director Walter Hill’s 1979 gang epic is a curiosity in 2018. The film ruled…
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HiT Movie Reviews: ‘Incredibles 2,’ ‘Tag
Slowly but surely Disney is getting woke. That doesn’t mean the mega studio is going the full Social Justice route.…
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HiT Movie Reviews: ‘Ocean’s 8,’ ‘Hereditary’
Heist movies demand a very specific list of ingredients. Attractive stars. A complicated plan. A big ol’ twist (the more,…
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‘Filmworker’ Shows Why Perfection Was Kubrick’s Only Goal
The first thing you hear in Tony Zierra’s documentary “Filmworker” is Leon Vitali’s voice. It’s striking how familiar, gravelly but…
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How ‘Adrift’ Delicately Balances Love, Tension and Mother Nature
Love is rarely in the air at your local cineplex. The rom-com is all but dead, buried by Kate Hudson…
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Why ‘Solo’ Is Paint-By-Numbers ‘Star Wars’ Fan Fiction
The cogs behind Disney’s massive “Star Wars” investment have never been so … obvious. It’s foolish to ignore the marketing…
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