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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‘To Catch a Killer’ Evokes Real-World Fears of Mass Shooters
Movie marketers flirt with disaster by citing classic films in their material. The team behind “To Catch a Killer” summons…
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‘Showing Up’ Reveals Limits of Minimalist Storytelling
Movies set in the art world focus on ego, power struggles and, of course, cash. Lots of it. What about…
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‘Wicked Games’ Goes All-In on Style, Lack of Substance
Filmmakers are getting better at exploring the fallout from personal trauma. What happens when you experience pain and suffering on a…
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Why ‘Snake Eyes’ Brings Out the Best in Nicolas Cage, Brian De Palma
Brian De Palma’s “Snake Eyes” stars Nicolas Cage as the brash, corrupt Detective Rick Santoro, who attends a high-profile boxing…
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Why You Should Watch ‘Chocolate War,’ the ’80s Film that Defied the Era
Keith Gordon’s “The Chocolate War” (1988) marked an impressive directorial debut, in which the character actor-turned-filmmaker ambitiously took on Robert…
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You Won’t Believe Who Joined Eastwood for 1988’s ‘Dead Pool’
“The Dead Pool” (1988) is among the wildest, most interesting of Clint Eastwood’s late 80’s action movies. It’s not just…
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‘Renfield’ Pumps Fresh Blood into Horror-Comedy Hybrid
Nicolas Cage is known for chewing a little scenery here and there. OK, make that, “a lot” of scenery. “Mandy.” “Vampire’s…
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Sly ‘Nefarious’ Bridges Gap Between Faith, Horror
Faith-based films have more on their mind than entertainment, and that’s often where the trouble begins. A Christian message, like…
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‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Is Exactly What Fans Deserve
Filmmakers are finally taking video games seriously. For years fans gritted their teeth through tepid adaptations like “Super Mario Bros.”…
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‘Paint’ Makes a Mockery of Bob Ross’ Legacy, Comedy 101
Bob Ross deserves better. The chipper artist known for his bushy ‘do and “happy trees” is the clear inspiration for…
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