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 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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How ‘Generational Sins’ Smashes Faith-Based Formula
Get ready for the third wave of faith-based filmmaking. For years Christians supported micro-indie films that spread the message of…
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Caution: ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Is Exactly What You Wanted
“Blade Runner 2049” might just be a perfect sequel. There’s a catch, of course. By perfect we mean the film…
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Why ‘Gerald’s Game’ Lacks Stephen King Worthy Scares
One of the year’s biggest curiosity items is Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s 1992 novel, “Gerald’s Game.” For horror…
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HiT Reviews: ‘American Made,’ ‘Battle of the Sexes’
Every few years we’re reminded Tom Cruise is more than just a movie star. He’s a darn good actor, too.…
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HiT Reviews: ‘Kingsman: Golden Circle,’ ‘Brad’s Status’
“Bruv, what number sequel is this again?” The “Kingsman” franchise, a superficial spin on the spy genre, is but two…
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How ‘Happy Hunting’ Avoids Lefty Lectures
The premise behind “Happy Hunting” feels stripped out of the MSNBC playbook. A drunk stumbles into a tiny Texas town…
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‘Big Sick’ Schools Hollywood on RomCom 101
Maybe the best way to revive the modern rom-com is to go straight to the source. In the case of…
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HiT Reviews: ‘American Assassin,’ ‘mother!’
Four years after Vince Flynn’s death his iconic hero has a movie to call his own. The author’s Mitch Rapp…
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Why ‘The Resurrected’s’ Blu-ray Closeup Is Long Overdue
The loss of most video rental stores has robbed filmgoers of the joy of discovery. Sure, we can still scroll…
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