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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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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Sleight of Hand Makes ‘Boom’ go ‘Bust’
“I hate puppets so much” – Trey Parker “Boom Bust Boom” is director Terry Jones’ attempt to highlight what he…
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Startling ‘Cloverfield’ Reboots Dormant Franchise
Piggybacking on the found footage film which failed to live up to its pre-release hype, “10 Cloverfield Lane” appeared out…
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9 Must-See Horror Films on Netflix
The streaming giant offers a crush of content, including more horror movies than you can binge in a given weekend.…
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How ‘Species’ Survived 3 Sorry Sequels
Even its studio, MGM, famously had low expectations. It should have considered that the combo of slick special effects, gore, ample…
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HiT Rewind: ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ (1984)
“It’s like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black.” “We’ve got armadillos…
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‘London’ Takes Fight to the Terrorists
“London Has Fallen,” the sequel to 2013’s modest hit “Olympus Has Fallen,” finds Butler back as the toughest Secret Service…
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Fey’s ‘Whiskey’ Guaranteed to Defy Expectations
Expect a crush of commentary on the futility of the U.S.’s War on Terror. Maybe a swipe or three against…
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‘Zootopia’ Crammed with Timely Lessons, Laughter
Disney’s latest begins like its candy-colored predecessors. It’s quickly clear the goals extend beyond product tie-ins. The story packs a…
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Why ‘Camino’ Proves Zoe Bell Is for Real
That’s the biggest takeaway this critic got from her new feature, “Camino.” It’s also likely to be the reaction of…
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