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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Jacob’s Ladder Remains a Can’t Miss Horror Classic
Adrien Lyne’s “Jacob’s Ladder” (1990) will be too much for most audiences, even the most hardened horror movie watchers. From…
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Here’s What Made ‘Fright Night’ Unforgettable
Tom Holland’s “Fright Night” (1985) has held a steady presence with horror fans and vampire movie aficionados alike. William Ragsdale…
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‘After the Hunt’ Tackles Woke Culture Head On
Better late than never? The same Hollywood that bowed to the woke mind virus is finally confronting it on screen,…
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How Wes Craven’s ‘Cursed’ Felt Hollywood’s Wrath
Wes Craven’s “Cursed” (2005) had a scandalously troubled production and, at one point, seemed in danger of never being released.…
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‘The Bride’ Is a Totally ’80s Misfire
Franc Roddam’s “The Bride” (1985) is among the most peculiar adaptations of James Whale’s “The Bride of Frankenstein” (1935). Despite…
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‘Roofman’ Flexes Power of Christian Redemption
“Roofman” is so crazy it must be based on actual events. Phew … it is. That gives this engaging film…
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‘Arachnophobia’ Remains King of the Spider Thriller
Frank Marshall’s “Arachnophobia” (1990) remains the gold standard for spider-themed horror movies, an oddity, since this gritty PG-13 comic thriller…
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‘Tron: Ares’ Offers A.I. for Dummies
Did anyone ask for another “Tron” installment? The 1982 original famously failed before becoming a cult favorite. The 2010 sequel…
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Is ‘Misery’ the Best Stephen King Adaptation?
Rob Reiner’s “Misery” (1990) has become one of the director’s most well-known and frequently quoted films, which is ironic, as…
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The Movie Miracle Behind ‘Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist’
Paul Schrader’s “Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist” (2005) provides one of the best stories about Hollywood filmmaking. Here’s the plot…
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