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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‘Annabelle Comes Home’ Lacks Blood, Gore and Scares
When did the “Annabelle” franchise morph into “Paranormal Activity?” The former is now content to make us stare at the…
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Yes, We Needed ‘Toy Story 4’ After All. Really
Can’t all sequels be like “Toy Story” installments? This summer already delivered three lackluster sequels – “Dark Phoenix,” “Godzilla: King…
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‘Emanuel’ Stirs Gut-Wrenching Memories of Church Shooting
Dylann Roof didn’t want his murderous rampage on June 17, 2015 to end the moment he stopped firing. Roof hoped…
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Woke ‘Late Night’ Grabs Gold In Victimhood Olympics
Emma Thompson’s character in “Late Night,” Katherine Newbury, has held sway over the TV landscape for ages. Think Johnny Carson,…
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Humor, Scares Scarce in Anti-Trump ‘Dead Don’t Die’
If deadpan comic Steven Wright appeared in “The Dead Don’t Die” he’d be the most energetic character on screen. Director…
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HiT Autopsy: Matthew Broderick’s ‘Godzilla’ (1998)
With a new “Godzilla” in theaters we delve into a past iteration, the misbegotten 1998 version directed by Roland Emmerich.…
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‘Star Trek V: The Final Frontier’ Isn’t The Dud You Remember
Most Trekkies worth their weight in Tribbles can name off the important Stardates that define “Star Trek” history. Take September…
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‘Dark Phoenix’ Offers Modest Superhero Rewards
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is like the most expensive Netflix series ever made. We’re not supposed to binge watch the…
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Murray’s ‘Loopers’ Gives Caddies an Overdue Salute
“Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk” is a documentary about golf caddies. Wait! Keep reading. I swear, this movie is a…
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‘The Perfection’ Shows Folly of Modern Film Hype
It’s rare for a movie to hit theaters, or streaming services, these days with a healthy sense of surprise. For…
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