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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‘Identity Crisis’ Sounds Alarm on Gender-Affirming Care
Critics of “gender-affirming care” have no voice in pop culture. Nor do detransitioners, those who underwent the gender-reassignment surgery but…
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‘Oh, Canada’ Is Last Thing We Expect from Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada” is a morose, strange and only partially engaging drama that represents a rare misstep in the…
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‘The Last Showgirl’ Shares Uncomfortable Truths
Some casting decisions seem almost too perfect. Hiring former “Baywatch” beauty Pamela Anderson to play an aging showgirl clinging to…
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Don’t Believe ‘The Last Showgirl’ Hype
Gia Coppola’s “The Last Showgirl” is a tribute to old Las Vegas entertainers who made a living as the top-billed…
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Remember the OTHER Melania Trump Documentary?
Former and future First Lady Melania Trump remains a mystery for many Americans. The ex-model has kept a relatively low…
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‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ Is 2024’s Funniest Film
Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham’s “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” is the second “Wallace and Gromit” movie from Aardman…
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You’re Welcome: ‘Moana 2’ Delivers More Charm than Expected
I was hesitant to see “Moana 2,” as the response I kept hearing is that the story and songs are…
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ – Watch the Original ‘King’ Instead
Barry Jenkins’ “Mufasa: The Lion King” is a visually splendid but overly familiar semi-sequel, mostly prequel to Jon Favreau’s CGI…
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‘Babygirl’ Capsized by Woke, Wobbly Ending
Nicole Kidman’s character in “Babygirl” has it all. Almost literally. She’s the CEO of a powerhouse tech company, has two…
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‘The Fire Inside’ Avoids ‘Rocky’ Template at Every Turn
Rachel Morrison’s “The Fire Inside” arrives at the same time as the smaller but also accomplished boxing sleeper, “Day of…
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