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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How ‘Let There Be Light’ Shames Studio Dramas
Faith-based films may have noble intentions, but they can be stiff in places where it matters most. A clunky laugh…
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Clooney’s ‘Suburbicon’ Rages Against ’50s America
The Coen brothers love dumb criminals. George Clooney apparently loathes the suburbs. Those two philosophies collide in “Suburbicon,” the second…
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Here’s How ‘Crash Pad’ Squanders Its Killer Cast
The first thing you’ll notice about “Crash Pad” is the talent involved. Christina Applegate, Thomas Haden Church, Domhnall Gleeson and…
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Why ‘Geostorm’ Is So Bad You Simply Must See It
Before we go anywhere, let’s untruck a harsh reality: This is not a standard film review. The advance word on…
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Why McLean’s ‘Jungle’ Would Scare Mick Taylor Silly
Greg McLean has trained his fans to expect the worst from his films. Think what Mick Taylor did to those…
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‘Only the Brave’ Is the Movie Firefighters Deserve
Hollywood can’t get enough of cop movies. Firefighter films? That’s a different story. Ron Howard gave us “Backdraft” in 1991,…
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‘Professor Marston’ Peddles Propaganda Over Nostalgia
Remember how “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” explained the mysteries behind Kris Kringle? One quick example? The same magic…
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‘Goodbye’ to Those Warm Fuzzies Over Winnie and Co.
Just try finding someone who hasn’t “met” Winnie the Pooh at some point in their lives. Feature films. TV cartoons.…
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Why Altman’s Scathing ‘Player’ Hasn’t Aged a Minute
Robert Altman’s “The Player” may be 25 years old, but it’s lost none of its bite as an essential Hollywood…
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How Hollywood Whiffed on Christopher Columbus (Twice)
On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus’ first voyage concluded with his arrival on the Caribbean island of Guanahani (which he…
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