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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‘Beneath Us’ Parodies Socially Conscious Horror (By Accident)
The concept behind “Beneath Us” is deeply political in a way that needs little embellishment. Four day laborers are tortured…
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Why ‘Bugsy’ Belongs in the ’90s Gangster Movie Pantheon
When we meet Benjamin Siegel (Warren Beatty), he’s deep into his lifelong cycle as an infamous criminal, a hotheaded killer,…
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How ‘Iron Eagle’ Out-Muscled ‘Top Gun’
“Iron Eagle” is a Reagan-era teen fighter jet movie that snuck into theaters some five months before “Top Gun,” which…
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‘Woke Reformation’ Reveals Cancel Culture’s Insidious Roots
Documentarians avoid tackling Cancel Culture for understandable reasons. Say the wrong thing on screen, or have the wrong social media…
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Is ‘Defending Your Life’ Worthy of Criterion Preservation?
At the start of “Defending Your Life,” Daniel (Albert Brooks) is enjoying a successful life and driving in his new…
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‘Werewolves Within’ – Frantic, Not Funny
“Werewolves Within” threatens to be yet another progressive lecture within its first few minutes. That never materializes. Nor does the…
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‘F9’ – A Once Great Franchise Is Now Running on Fumes
The “Fast & Furious” films follow a formula as simple as it is effective. Car crashes Insane stunts More insane…
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‘Sweet Liberty’ – An Overlooked ’80s Gem
Hollywood satires often shred the industry from top to bottom. Think “The Player,” Robert Altman’s take-no-prisoners assault on Tinsel Town,…
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‘Bastards’ Road’ Is Essential Viewing to Understand the Personal Costs of War
Pop culture is addressing the horrors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at long last. Look no further than 2015’s “Thank You…
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‘School’s Out Forever’ Fumbles Horror Comedy Elixir
The title of the latest dystopian shocker promises a “Shaun of the Dead” style romp. So do the poster and…
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