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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‘Vampire in Brooklyn’ Remains a Tantalizing Misfire
Wes Craven’s “Vampire in Brooklyn” (1995) is among the strangest curiosity items for cinephiles, a misfire upon release that has…
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Why ‘The Shining’ Never Loses Its Shock Value
The horror of a broken mind is the central concept of Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” his 1980 horror masterpiece adapted…
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‘Good Boy’ Wilts Under Its Remarkable Gimmick
Indy, the dog “actor” in “Good Boy,” might be the most photogenic star of 2025. The horror film offers a…
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PMPF Review: ‘Influencers’ Jolts Indie Franchise with A.I. Twist
Shooting fish in a barrel has a modern-day equivalent – mocking social media influencers. Gather a thin-skinned group of Instagram…
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‘Smashing Machine’ Retires Johnson’s Rock Persona for Good
Dwayne Johnson’s transformation is complete, Sure, the ex-wrestler known as The Rock has been anchoring films for more than a…
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‘Strangers: Chapter 2’ Is Best Film in Slasher Franchise
Renny Harlin’s “The Strangers: Chapter 2” is the second in an already-shot trilogy, with the last installment scheduled for release…
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Why ‘Wolf Man’ Deserves a Second Look
Leigh Whannell’s “Wolf Man” is one of those 2025 releases that was dismissed by most, though a few embraced it…
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‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ – Please, Make It Stop!
“Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” is an experience akin to having glitter thrown into your face, over and over again. It’s…
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‘One Battle After Another’ Is Masterfully Crafted, Morally Repugnant
You don’t have to agree with a film’s political or social point of view to praise it. Movies open us…
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‘Night of the Reaper’ Gets Horror (Mostly) Right
Slasher films came of age in the Reagan era. So it’s fitting that filmmakers take Doc Brown’s DeLorean back to…
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