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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‘Rise of Jordan Peterson’ Pushes Past Partisan Bickering
Prophet. Motivator. Scourge of left wing academia. Truth teller. Target. Jordan Peterson is all of the above, and so much…
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Mesmerizing ‘Joker’ Targets Oscar, Not Off-Screen Violence
When was the last time a movie dominated the conversation for the best of reasons? Director Todd Phillips’ “Joker” nailed…
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HiT DVD Autopsy: ‘The Banana Splits Movie’
I’m sure there was a reason for transforming a 50-year-old kid’s show into an R-rated horror film. I say this…
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Uneven ‘Day Shall Come’ Skewers Homeland Insecurity
We’ve come a long way since 9/11, and the last two films from Chris Morris prove it. His 2010 comedy…
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‘Abominable’ Offers Lo-Fi Fun, Adventure for All Ages
There’s nothing wrong with simplicity, especially when it comes to kid-friendly films. Our “more is MORE!” culture turns charming tales…
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‘Judy’ Shows the Little Girl Crushed by La La Land
Judy Garland didn’t arrive on “The Wizard of Oz” set and cry, “where are my pills?” The teen got fed…
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‘Running With The Devil’ (Sadly) Keeps Cage in Check
Plenty of pieces appear in place for Nicolas Cage’s “Running With the Devil.” The plot centers on drug cartels, always a…
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‘Downton Abbey’ Delivers Fan Service with Panache
Confession time. This critic hasn’t seen a single episode of “Downton Abbey,” the British import which captivated millions on both…
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Why ‘Ad Astra’ Is Brad Pitt at His Creative Peak
Some movies ask everything of their stars. Take “Cast Away,” which Tom Hanks had to carry all by himself for…
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‘Be Natural’ Captures a Film Pioneer You Need to Know
Documentary features are not only a means of exploring stories we know but also for creating awareness for under-looked subject…
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