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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‘Remember’ Plummer’s Performance, Not the Movie
His friend Max (Martin Landau) has financed Zev’s journey, including his hotel accommodations and travel expenses. What we gradually learn…
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‘Batman v Superman’ – Why So Serious?
Not this super-serious epic. The moment reminds us the biggest piece in DC Comics’ movie puzzle lacks what even clunkers like…
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Why ‘They’re Watching’ Isn’t Like Most Horror Films
The best we can hope for is that the accompanying dialogue doesn’t make our teeth hurt. “They’re Watching” is different. This smart,…
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Is ‘Pee-wee’s Big Holiday’ Appropriate for Kids?
Back in Pee-wee’s heyday, that wasn’t even a question. Paul Reubens’ alter-ego may have had a seriously subversive streak, but…
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HiT Rewind: ‘Indiana Jones/Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ (2008)
Nor that the last time he rode into the cinematic sunset cell phones were almost as big as our heads.…
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Why ‘Allegiant’ Deserves Your Respect
It’s not enough to cast a rising star like Jennifer Lawrence or Shailene Woodley. It’s the heavy, or the character…
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Why Lance Armstrong’s Critics Should See ‘The Program’
“The Program” fills in some of those maddening blanks. The new film doesn’t dig deep enough into the cyclist’s life.…
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Warning: ‘Miracles’ May Hit Your Kleenex Supply Hard
The true story of a girl’s remarkable recovery from a grave illness is the stuff that makes Kleenex stocks rise…
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‘Young Messiah’ Makes Jesus One of Us
We don’t know every detail tied to Noah, the Ark and rain that fell for 40 days and 40 nights.…
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Pop Confessions: Symbolic ‘Cups’ Runneth Over
Are you a fan of television shows or video games that are full of symbology? Do you enjoy shows like…
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