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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TAKE TWO: Here’s How ‘The Batman’ Delivers an Essential Superhero Story
Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” begins with a father and son being watched from a distance by a figure a building…
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Bruce Willis’ ‘Day to Die’ Is Latest Insult to His Fans, Co-Stars
One of the many signs of our impending and collective doom is the bizarre state of Bruce Willis’ career. The…
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‘Batman and Robin’ – Holy Stink Bombs!
Joel Schumacher’s “Batman & Robin” (1997) needs no introduction. The very first thing we see (and it’s a very telling…
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‘Batman Returns’ – As Divisive and Deranged as Ever
As everyone and their mother heads into their family Batmobile to see Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” Tim Burton’s sequel, the…
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‘Take Back the Night’ Teeters Between Outrage and Overt Messaging
“Take Back the Night” makes “Don’t Look Up” seem subtle in its messaging. The latter used a meteor hurtling to…
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Sorry, ‘The Batman’ Can’t Improve on Nolan’s ‘Dark Knight’ Trilogy
Congratulations, Robert Pattinson. You’re the new Batman. Or “The Batman,” to be precise. Now, let’s ask the obvious question. Why? It’s…
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Brian De Palma’s ‘Femme Fatale’ Let It All Hang Out
Brian De Palma’s “Femme Fatale” begins with a close-up of Billy Wilder’s “Double Indemnity” (1944) being shown on TV, the…
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Yes, ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’ Is Better than ‘Pretty in Pink’
Howard Deutch’s “Some Kind of Wonderful” begins with a young man from the wrong side of the tracks- in fact,…
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‘Desperate Hour’ Abandons Naomi Watts, Good Taste
Phillip Noyce’s “The Desperate Hour” begins with Naomi Watts’ Amy taking a morning jog after nudging her teen son awake…
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Here’s How ‘No Exit’ Overcomes Its Flaws
Hollywood is still coming to grips with the scourge of addiction. Recent films like “Ben is Back” and “Beautiful Boy”…
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