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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Why ‘Aladdin’ Is a Paint-By-Numbers Good Time
Disney’s live-action “Aladdin” is neither a train wreck nor a “Beauty and the Beast” level treat. That’s not for lack…
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Why the Uber-Woke ‘Booksmart’ Will Shock You
The teen comedy “Booksmart” is nothing short of a miracle. It’s not “walk on water” material, mind you. Still, it…
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‘Trial by Fire’ Can’t Rally Behind Dern’s Performance
“Trial By Fire” opens in Corsicana, Texas of 1991, where Cameron Todd Willingham (Jack O’Connell) is viewed by neighbors to…
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You’ll Wince, Laugh and Cheer at ‘John Wick: Chapter 3’
There are three kinds of people in the world. Dog people. Cat people. And people who like watching dog people…
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‘The Crow’ at 25: How It Paved Way for Nolan’s Bat Trilogy
In March of 1993, while filming a scene for “The Crow,” a “blank” gun backfired and Brandon Lee, the charming…
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Meet ‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu’s’ Not So Secret Weapon
Few actors are as “on brand, all the time” as Ryan Reynolds. He’s snarky in the “Deadpool” franchise, on social…
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Here’s Why Restraint Makes ‘Charlie Says’ Sharper
Vincent Bugliosi’s “Helter Skelter – The True Story of the Manson Murders,” is one of the most horrifying, nightmare-inducing and…
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Is ‘Caddyshack II’ The Worst Sequel Ever Made?
Here’s an old golf joke: What’s the best movie about golfing ever made? “Caddyshack.” And the worst? “Caddyshack II.” The…
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DVD Autopsy – ‘Serenity’
One of the common complaints about Hollywood is the lack of original stories. So when bold and original ideas come…
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Star Power Saves ‘Long Shot’ from Liberal Talking Points
“Long Shot” is a fantasy in more ways than one. What if a schlubby guy, a Seth Rogen type, fell…
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