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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‘Materialists’ Gets to Ugly Heart of Romance
There’s always room for rom-coms that don’t insult our intelligence. “Materialists” leans on the dramatic side, but there are enough…
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Raunchy ‘Tires’ Finds the Funny in Season 2
“Seinfeld” wasn’t “Seinfeld” out of the gate. The iconic sitcom, which began as “The Seinfeld Chronicles,” needed a few episodes…
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Is ‘Amusement Park’ George A. Romero’s Creepiest Film?
George A. Romero’s “The Amusement Park” (1974) is the real deal, the kind of horror film that hits hard and…
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Why Kevin Smith’s ‘Dogma’ Remains Deeply Misunderstood
Kevin Smith’s “Dogma” (1999) was the fourth film from the breakthrough New Jersey indie filmmaker and easily his most controversial.…
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‘Dangerous Animals’ Takes Shark Horror to New Level
Sean Byrne’s “Dangerous Animals” wastes no time setting up its diabolical premise. We see a nice couple on vacation who…
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Why the Fiery But Not So Peaceful ‘Ballerina’ Rocks
It takes a good, long while before “Ballerina” realizes it’s part of the “John Wick” franchise. Yes, the spinoff embraces…
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‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Is Exactly What You Expect
Wes Anderson has done it again. Literally. “The Phoenician Scheme” follows the Anderson template so closely you might think you’re…
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‘Mountainhead’ Misfire Targets Elon Musk, Tech Bros
“Mountainhead” wouldn’t exist if Elon Musk hadn’t chosen a side in the free speech wars. That fact is clear in…
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Reeves’ ‘Constantine’ – From Dud to Cult Favorite
Francis Lawrence’s “Constantine” (2005), the first film adaptation from the “Hellblazer” comic book, has become not just a cult movie…
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‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Offers Uneasy Blend of Franchise Favorites
“Karate Kid: Legends” is two movies in one. The first is a charming tale told in the saga’s primary colors.…
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