Reviews
Today’s consumers have more entertainment options than ever before thanks to technology and the explosion of new media outlets. That’s why Hollywood in Toto will help readers suss out the very best content across media. We all lead busy lives. Let’s consume only the highest quality movies, television shows and music with our limited leisure time.
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Has Director Paul Verhoeven Gone Too Far with ‘Benedetta?’
Paul Verhoeven’s outrageous new film, “Benedetta,” finds the Dutch provocateur in a carefree, all stops out mode. In the opening…
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How ‘Being the Ricardos’ Missed a Golden Opportunity
“Oh, Luuuuuucy, did you invite Sen. McCarthy over for dinner?” Tackling “I Love Lucy” – both the classic TV show…
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‘Don’t Look Up’ – Insert Your Favorite ‘Disaster’ Insult Here
Rage Tweeting is never a good thing. Nor is being so focused on sending a message on screen you neglect…
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‘Encounter’ Takes Big Risks (How Refreshing!)
Mainstream movies often lack originality and chutzpah, two elements “Encounter” has in spades. The Amazon original, part sci-fi, part character…
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How ‘Watcher in the Woods’ Shattered the G-Rated Disney Mold
John Hough’s “The Watcher in the Woods” (1981) made history for being the very first horror film to emerge from…
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If You Love ‘Yellowstone,’ You Need to See This Forgotten Mel Gibson Gem
“The Passion of the Christ” wasn’t the only movie Mel Gibson released in 2004. While the religious epic cemented him…
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‘Eyes of Tammy Faye’ Punches Down, Down Down
A great biopic should feel like you’re watching history, not being reminded why the film exists in the first place.…
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How ‘Psycho II’ Got (Almost) Everything Right
Richard Franklin’s “Psycho II” only steps wrong once, and it’s in the very first scene. After the Universal Studios logo…
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Why ‘Procession’ Is Unlike Any Other Film Tackling Sexual Abuse
“Procession” allows Catholics and non-Catholics alike to understand the dynamics of the U.S. clergy sex abuse scandal. The “smoke of…
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HiT Reviews: ‘C’mon C’mon, ‘Encanto’
Sometimes a movie sneaks up on you after you’ve all but written it off. Mike Mills’ “C’mon C’mon” meanders for…
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