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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‘Animal Farm’ Targets Capitalism, Not Soviet-Style Repression
The best Pixar movies are meant for children but evoke something special for adults. Look no further than the “Toy…
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‘Man Who Wasn’t There’: Coen Bros’ Overlooked Noir Masterpiece
Joel and Ethan Coen’s “The Man Who Wasn’t There” (2001) is one of their later-period masterpieces that has always been…
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‘Logan’s Run’ at 50: Dystopian Classic Never More Relevant
Michael Anderson’s “Logan’s Run” (1976) is now 50 years old. Based on the 1967 novel by William F. Nolan and…
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‘The Passenger’: Nicholson Shines in Antonioni’s Underrated Masterpiece
Michelangelo Antonioni’s “The Passenger” (1975) marked a special collaboration between the director and his star, Jack Nicholson. Their daring, highly…
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Odenkirk’s Fargo-Style ‘Normal’ Goes Full Tarantino
“Normal” is a spiritual cousin to “Fargo” until it channels its inner “Straw Dogs” on steroids. Confused? You have no…
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‘Crime 101’ Is Inferior Spin on This Cop Classic
Brad Layton’s “Crime 101” had a brief run in theaters this past February, before getting pulled, despite strong reviews and…
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Why Adam McKay’s ‘Thrash’ Drowns in Climate Fearmongering
There are two distinct signs that Climate Change fearmonger Adam McKay produced the shark thriller “Thrash.” The creative team gave…
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‘Outcome’ Takes Belated Slap at Cancel Culture
The “Now, It Can Be Told” files have a new chapter. Hollywood looked the other way as Cancel Culture silenced…
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Gripping and Smart: ‘Faces of Death’ Revives Cult Horror Classic
It’s impossible to recreate the myth surrounding the “Faces of Death” franchise. It’s also good that we won’t fall for…
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‘The Drama’ Is the Date Movie from Hell
More mystery, less history. The embattled lovers in “The Drama” should have heeded that old saw. Instead, they shared too…
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