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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‘Rolling Papers’ Uses Denver to Tell National Pot Saga
When Colorado filmmaker Mitch Dickman drives out of state people immediately ask about his state’s marijuana laws. They see those…
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‘Almost Sunrise’ Embraces Healing, Not Partisan Red Meat
Director Michael Collins’ “Almost Sunrise,” focuses on two veterans and their quest to heal from their war-time experiences. The documentary…
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‘The Giver’ Reveals Utopia’s Steep Price Tag
When I look at kids’ and YA books, they’re often loaded with big, ticklish issues that adult novels rarely seem…
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How Adam Sandler Broke Up with America
Even A-listers like Will Smith and Tom Hanks can’t guarantee box office success. Movies like “Seven Pounds” (Smith) and “Larry…
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Nolan’s ‘Dark Knight’ Redefined the Bat Forever
It’s a blessing to settle into your favorite recliner and watch “The Dark Knight.” All the hype fades when the…
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Why ‘An American Werewolf in London’ Endures Like Few Genre Films
Few movies blend horror and comedy as masterfully as “An American Werewolf in London” did in 1981. And it’s safe…
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HiT Rewind: ‘Grand Canyon’ (1991)
The biggest question left by the ambitious 1991 film “Grand Canyon” remains unanswered. Where did the great Kasdan go? The…
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HiT Rewind: ‘The Sure Thing’ (1985)
Today’s teens have Michael Cera as their on-screen surrogate, the man-child cast to trip and stumble into love in movies…
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Top 10 Teachers from Science Fiction and Fantasy Fare
The following fictional characters left an indelible mark on their students and, sometimes, us. 10. Professor McGonagall (“Harry Potter’) She…
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HiT Review: ‘They Came Together’
“They Came Together” will leave a scar, the kind even the steadiest surgeon’s hand can’t remove. So why does it…
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