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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How ‘Bad Words’ Paved Jason Bateman’s Path to ‘Ozark’
Jason Bateman’s character did some terrible, no-good things in four seasons of “Ozark.” Audiences likely rooted him on, much like…
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‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Slams the Patriarchy. Again and Again
“Don’t Worry Darling” can’t get out of its own way. Director Olivia Wilde’s second feature confirms her knack for gorgeous…
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Oliver Stone’s ‘U-Turn’ Is His ‘After Hours’
Oliver Stone’s “U-Turn” (1997) is rarely mentioned in conversations regarding Stone’s best work (or at all) and that needs to…
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‘See How They Run’ (Barely) Keeps Murder Mysteries Alive
There’s something wonderful about the whodunnit revival, even if it’s just in its nascent stage. Rian Johnson, making amends for…
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‘Prey’ vs. ‘Predator’ – The Battle Where Everyone Wins
Leave it to writer/director Dan Trachtenberg to once again emerge from the shadows with a surprise franchise extension. In 2016,…
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‘Confess, Fletch’ Brings Iconic Character Back to Life
Jon Hamm is no Chevy Chase, nor does he need to be in “Confess, Fletch.” The Fletch reboot casts the…
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‘Confess, Fletch’ Can’t Conjure Chevy Chase’s Iconic Laughs
Greg Mottola’s “Confess, Fletch” stars Jon Hamm as Irwin M. Fletcher, an investigative reporter who goes by “Fletch” and generally…
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‘Clerks III’ – Time to Close up Shop
The 1994 comedy “Clerks” remains an indie gem – unpolished, unsophisticated and unable to be copied. New Jersey’s Kevin Smith…
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‘Barbarian’ Gives 2022 Another Gonzo Horror Experience
“Barbarian” may be the movie bargain of the year. Never mind that gimmicky, $3 a ticket deal. “Barbarian” is three…
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How ‘House of Darkness’ Fumbles MeToo Scares
Neil LaBute mastered the cinematic art of sexual politics long before “Me Too” entered the lexicon. LaBute’s “In the Company of…
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