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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‘House of Gucci’ Can’t Pick a Lane
Lady Gaga’s second major screen role proves “A Star Is Born” was no fluke. It’s also shrewd that the pop…
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Why ‘The Hard Way’ Is Shockingly Relevant, and Funny, Today
John Badham’s “The Hard Way” (1991) begins with a jolt of exuberance from the very first scene and never lets…
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‘Kurt Vonnegut: Stuck in Time’ Is a Beautiful Ode to Friendship
“Kurt Vonnegut- Unstuck in Time” is the spectacular new documentary about the author of “Cat’s Cradle,” “Slaughterhouse Five” and (my…
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‘King Richard’ Brings the American Dream Back to the Oscar Race
Will Smith buries his natural charisma, and still youthful visage, under a blanket of whiskers to play the title role…
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How ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ Avoids a Cloying Kiddie Film Trap
Based on the classic character and book by Norman Bridwell, “Clifford the Big Red Dog” stars Darby Camp as Emily,…
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Why ‘Platoon’ Is Dramatically Different from Every Other Vietnam War Movie
Oliver Stone’s “Platoon” (1986) was the first film about the Vietnam War that was written and directed by a veteran.…
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‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Offers a Sweet, Safe Trip Down Nostalgia Lane
The minds behind “Ghostbusters, Take Two” still haven’t cracked the all-important code. The reason we cared about the 1984 original…
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Bruce Willis’ Films Now Border on Fan Abuse
“Apex” is the latest proof that Bruce Willis not only stopped caring about what’s in front of the camera but…
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‘Long Kiss Goodnight’ Got Unfairly Targeted by Hollywood Press
Renny Harlin’s “The Long Kiss Goodnight” (1996) begins with the bubbly narration of Samantha Caine, played by Geena Davis. We…
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How ‘Billy Bathgate’ Shattered All the Gangster Movie Rules
Robert Benton’s “Billy Bathgate” (1991) is set in New York of the 1930s, when the streets were riddled with gangsters.…
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