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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‘Polka King’s Twisted Morality Can’t Dent American Dream
Every so often Hollywood cranks out a cautionary tale about the American Dream. Sure, that dream looks good on paper.…
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HiT Movie Reviews: ’12 Strong,’ ‘Forever My Girl’
You may want to Google the story behind “12 Strong” before lining up to see it. How could a small…
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HiT Reviews: ‘The Post, ‘Paddington 2’
Steven Spielberg can do almost anything on screen … except duck the zeitgeist. The Oscar winner began making “The Post”…
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Decorated Soldier Picks the Best, and Worst, War Movies
I was attending a Christmas party over the holidays and, in the course of conversation, made the following statement: “I…
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HiT Movie Reviews: ‘Hostiles, ‘I, Tonya’
Clint Eastwood transformed the western with “Unforgiven,” a film questioning the genre’s moral compass. “Hostiles” goes one step further for…
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Why ‘Hell Night’ Is Far More than a ‘Carpetbagger Cash-In’
Tom DeSimone’s 1981 horror cult classic “Hell Night” begins, appropriately enough, with a scream. From there, we’re provided a long…
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How ‘Lust Experience’ Shreds Line Between Truth, Fiction
The Queen whispered in my ear, questioning my motive to save Stephanie. Was this for “love or glory?” Is the…
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Critic vs. Critic: ‘The Last Jedi’
“The Last Jedi” may be printing money at the box office, but not everyone adores the eighth chapter in the…
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‘Downsizing’ Makes Damon, Climate Change Dull
Matt Damon is having a lousy year, and that has nothing to do with his awkward comments regarding the “MeToo”…
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‘Greatest Showman’ Caters to Red and Blue State Whims
Hugh Jackman makes a living playing a rage mutant with nasty claws. At heart, he’s a showman from the Mickey…
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