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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This Slick, Ambitious ‘War’ Hates Humans Too Much
The “Planet of the Apes” saga has an X-Men problem. That superhero franchise hammers home its “mutants as the ‘other'”…
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Baldwin (Almost) Makes ‘Blind’ Worth Your Time
Video on Demand gives titles that lack marketing muscle a fighting chance. That’s critical at a time when mid-budget movies…
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The One Thing That Makes ‘Species’ Franchise Unique
Science Fiction has always delved into the lure of sex, either as subtext or as a central theme. For a…
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‘Their Finest’ Remembers Unsung Heroes of WWII
Not all propaganda is created equal. “Their Finest [Blu-ray]” captures the other, more positive side of the word. The film…
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‘Suntan’ – Lolita 2.0 With an Unexpected Greek Twist
The middle-aged doctor in “Suntan” looks like he should be having the time of his life. He just snared a…
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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ – More Jester Than Hero
The latest Spider-Man reboot feels like “The Greatest American Hero: The Motion Picture.” The ’80s TV caper followed a superhero…
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HiT DVD Autopsy: ‘CHIPS’
There is a formula lately when it comes to translating a television show to the movie screens. (Here’s a secret:…
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Coppola’s ‘The Beguiled’ Squanders Its Pulpy Potential
A new Sofia Coppola movie is no longer an event. It’s a reminder of a bright career not living up…
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‘Okja’ Might Make You Disconnect Netflix
Hate rarely makes for great comedy. Look no further than the late night landscape. Comedians spew monologues brimming with bile,…
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‘Baby Driver’ So Much More Than Cool Cars, Tunes
It’s hard to watch any new Edgar Wright movie and not fear a “Scott Pilgrim 2.0.” His 2010 dud may…
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