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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‘Little Joe’ Offers Slick Thrills, Snore-Worthy Twists
It’s rare to see a thriller that takes immense care beyond the pulp elements. Director Jessica Hausner’s “Little Joe” is…
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‘Richard Jewell’ Crucifies Fake News, Honors the Heartland
“You ready to start fighting back?” Sam Rockwell asks the title character that question deep into “Richard Jewell.” The Clint…
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‘Luce’ Shows Ugly Side of the Intersectional Left
Modern day America gets a thorough workout in “Luce,” the year’s second showcase for a remarkable young actor. Kelvin Harrison,…
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‘Marriage Story’ Is Bold, Brilliant But a Tad Too Familiar
When we meet Charlie and Nicole in “Marriage Story” they seem like a perfect couple. Adam Driver’s Charlie is a…
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Ambitious ‘Vivarium’ Creates Both Mystery, Frustration
Science fiction and mystery have a lot in common, but a hybrid between the two needs to do three things…
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Sultry, Soulful and Scary, 1979’s ‘Dracula’ Had It All
The Universal Studios logo has just barely faded when we hear wolves howling, telling us the makers of the 1979…
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‘Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ – Pure Spiritual Balm
Do we really need another Mr. Rogers movie? The 2018 documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” reminded us what’s missing…
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‘Frozen II’ Has Everything Save That Original Magic
It’s hard to critique a sequel like “Frozen II” with much vigor. It’s gorgeous from start to finish, with huge…
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Scorsese’s ‘Irishman’ Refuses to Meet Our Expectations
In the introductory moments of “The Irishman,” the camera enters the film through a box-like entrance, possibly a camera-like peep…
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‘Parasite’ Is Shocking, Unconventional and Impossible to Forget
The less you know about the plot of “Parasite” going in, the better. Here is a spare and spoiler-free plot…
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