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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‘This Too Shall Pass’ Is Unlike Most Teen Comedies
“This Too Shall Pass” is a name better suited for a snooty drama than a throwback teen comedy. It’s your…
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‘Last Days’ Offers Dense Portrait of Possible Christian Martyr
Director Justin Lin fled the “Fast & Furious” franchise in the nick of time. The blockbuster auteur never had to…
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Few Movies Love Horror More than ‘Popcorn’
I once attended a retrospective screening of the original “Friday the 13th” where the audience was sprayed with “blood.” The…
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‘In the Mouth of Madness’ Is John Carpenter’s ‘Misery’
John Carpenter’s “In the Mouth of Madness” (1995) was immediately dismissed in theaters, as its brief theatrical run was met…
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How ‘Truth & Treason’ Differs from Most Nazi Dramas
We’re still learning about the heroes who stood tall against the Nazi regime. The latest yarn ripped from the history…
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‘Tremors’ – The Perfect Comedy-Horror Hybrid
The key to why Ron Underwood’s “Tremors” (1990) works so well is that it never forgets it’s a comedy. Yes,…
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Jacob’s Ladder Remains a Can’t Miss Horror Classic
Adrien Lyne’s “Jacob’s Ladder” (1990) will be too much for most audiences, even the most hardened horror movie watchers. From…
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Here’s What Made ‘Fright Night’ Unforgettable
Tom Holland’s “Fright Night” (1985) has held a steady presence with horror fans and vampire movie aficionados alike. William Ragsdale…
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‘After the Hunt’ Tackles Woke Culture Head On
Better late than never? The same Hollywood that bowed to the woke mind virus is finally confronting it on screen,…
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How Wes Craven’s ‘Cursed’ Felt Hollywood’s Wrath
Wes Craven’s “Cursed” (2005) had a scandalously troubled production and, at one point, seemed in danger of never being released.…
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