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 Emoji Movie’
The common refrain about Hollywood having no more original ideas has an adjunct reality: many of their “new” ideas are…
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‘Orient Express’ Remake’s Big Gamble (Mostly) Works
Hercule Poirot finds himself in uncharted waters in 2017. Agatha Christie’s super sleuth can crack any case. But can he…
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Why ‘The Misogynists’ Is a Minor Hollywood Miracle
It’s hard not to expect the mother of all anti-Trump diatribes from “The Misogynists.” The film, which recently screened at…
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Why ‘Jane’ Is as Miraculous as Its Singular Subject
There are names that automatically bring to mind a lifetime of research and empathy towards simians. Dian Fossey’s extensive time…
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Yes, ‘Dawn of the Dead’ Remains Snyder’s Best Film
The early years of the 20th century were haunted by horror movie remakes. One landmark genre film after another was…
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’11/8/16′ Reveals Ugly Side of Hillary Clinton Voters
Watching “11/8/16” is like scanning Facebook over the past 12 months. It isn’t pretty. The documentary, available now via iTunes,…
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‘Humor Me’ Is Warm, Witty Response to Dark Times
Light family comedies seem to have completely faded from the mainstream cineplex. On the rare occasions they are released, they’re…
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Why Romero’s ‘Dead’ Films Still Speak to Us
The recent passing of George A. Romero, one of the most creative and influential filmmakers to grace the horror film…
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Why ‘Gnaw’ Is a Cut Above Most Modern Horror Films
What draws me to the horror genre isn’t the combination of blood, guts and nudity that attracts other fans. I’m…
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Why ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Is the Year’s Funniest Comedy
Resistance remains futile in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What else can you say about the Marvel juggernaut after witnessing “Thor: Ragnarok?” The MCU…
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