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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‘Dog Days’ Is a Slobbering Kiss of a Comedy
Your patience with “Dog Days” may be directly proportional to one simple fact. Are you a dog person? Check that…
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‘Dark Money’ Only Tells Half the Story
“Dark Money” bills itself as an exploration of the effects of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United campaign finance decision. The…
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‘The Fugitive’ at 25: Why It’s Better Than Ever
Arriving at the tail end of the summer of 1993, “The Fugitive” seemed like a late-in-the-game long shot … until…
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HiT Rewind: ‘Jaws 2’ (1978)
Try finding a more prototypical sequel than “Jaws 2.” The second in the four-film franchise hit theaters in 1978 minus…
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‘Christopher Robin’ Is Hopelessly Square (Phew)
What’s exciting about the latest take on A.A. Milne’s honey-lovin’ bear? Hollywood hasn’t made Winnie the Pooh cynical, ironic or,…
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The Very Best Movies of 2018 (So Far)
There’s an unwritten rule come Oscar season, one that crushes the award’s populist clout. Blockbuster movies can’t be Oscar bait.…
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HiT Reviews: ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout,’ ‘Teen Titans’
For nearly two hours “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” is a solid entry in a franchise with surprising legs. “Fallout’s” final…
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11 Overrated Cult Classic Movies [Sorry…]
It’s hard to predict if a film flop is destined for cult status. Plenty of movies fail at the box…
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HiT Reviews: ‘Equalizer 2,’ ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’
We’d watch Denzel Washington give a dramatic reading of a Doritos label. The two-time Oscar winner is that good, and…
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Goldthwait Swings, Misses with Trump Attack
While Hollywood was out killing civility it also stuck a shiv into subtle storytelling. Too many TV shows now directly…
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