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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‘Backrooms’ A Bold, Eerie Horror Debut Worth the Hype
It’s easy to find flaws in “Backrooms,” the directorial debut of YouTube-trained Kane Parsons. It’s better to imagine what this…
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‘Pressure’ Reveals Untold Weather Battle That Shaped D-Day
The most consequential battle of World War II almost got rained out. That stunning truth powers “Pressure,” a D-Day film…
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‘Fox and the Hound’ – Disney’s Dark, Underrated Gem
Disney’s “The Fox and the Hound” (1981) arrived with an infamous production history, as well as muted enthusiasm from longtime…
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‘Midway Point’ (Barely) Overcomes Familiar Teen Romance Tropes
Writer/director Lucca Vieira’s “The Midway Point” begins with a title card announcing “Around 75 million people have Autism Spectrum Disorder…
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‘Saccharine’ Serves Up Ultimate Dieting Supplement
Natalie Erika James’ “Saccharine” stars Midori Francis as Hana, a medical student who signs up for a fitness class. At…
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‘I Love Boosters’ – Weird, Wonderful and Fearlessly Original
Boots Riley’s “I Love Boosters” is a work of pure creative freedom, mainstream cinema at its most unhinged. This is…
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‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sinks ‘Star Wars’ to Kiddie-Level Lows
If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all. In that spirit, the puppet dubbed “Baby Yoda” is still…
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‘Wizard of the Kremlin’ – Year’s Biggest Disappointment So Far?
Olivier Assayas’ “The Wizard of the Kremlin” is a disappointment on its own but even more so when you compare…
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Anne Hathaway’s Pop Star Pose Powers Polarizing ‘Mother Mary’
David Lowery’s “Mother Mary” is exactly the kind film I love to see in the theater, as it’s made for…
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‘My Dinner with Andre’ Made Conversation Cinematic
Louis Malle’s “My Dinner with Andre” (1981) begins with the line, “The life of a playwright is tough.” It’s uttered…
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