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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‘Bring Her Back’ Is Repulsive, Not Revolutionary
Danny and Michael Philippou’s “Bring Her Back” is their first film since “Talk to Me” (2022) and exactly the follow…
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‘Life of Chuck’ Is Craziest Stephen King Adaptation Ever
Rob Reiner brought two Stephen King stories to iconic life. The director’s “Stand By Me” and “Misery” captured very different…
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Why Anti-Trump ‘Mickey 17’ Deserved Its Box Office Fate
Director Bong Joon Ho delivered a distinctly original film earlier this year amidst a crush of remakes, reboots and reimaginings.…
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This Keanu Reeves Casting Decision (Still) Makes Zero Sense
Director Joe Charbanic’s “The Watcher” (2000) is among the many post-“Seven” (1995) serial killer thrillers that appear by the dozen…
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The Unofficial ‘Final Destination’ Film That Trumps Them All
James Wong’s “Final Destination” is now 25-years old, a six-film franchise (so far) and a celebrated horror series that fans…
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‘The Last Rodeo’ Lassoes Very Best of Neal McDonough
Few character actors deserve a close-up more than Neal McDonough. The scene-stealer from “Justified,” “Tulsa King,” “Band of Brothers” and…
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This Is One ‘Friendship’ You’ll Want to End
“Detroiters” alum Tim Robinson is an acquired taste. If that doesn’t describe you, “Friendship” may be the biggest endurance test…
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Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Is No ‘Snow White’
The new Disney live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” mostly works, though it’s a lesser film than the emotionally richer…
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‘I Come in Peace’ – The B-Movie Classic Time Forgot
Craig R. Baxley’s “I Come in Peace” is a wild, wonderful discovery for those who want their B-movies served with…
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‘Mission: Impossible-Final Reckoning’ Ends on Sour Note
Yes, we know Ethan Hunt will save the day. Always. Now, the franchise knows it, too. “Mission: Impossible – The…
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