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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‘Stephen King’s Cat’s Eye’ – When King Ruled Pop Culture
“Stephen’s King’s Cat’s Eye” (1985, which King wrote, and Lewis Teague directed, is set in a time when King was…
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PMPF Review: ‘Dead, White & Blue’
Director Mike Davis knows there’s a treasure trove of public domain footage just waiting to be recycled. “I wanted to…
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PMPF Review: ‘Queens of the Dead’ Retains Romero’s Progressive Worldview
One of George A. Romero’s signature statements saw zombies stumbling through a mall in “Dawn of the Dead.” That 1978…
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‘The Friend’ Perfectly Captures Our Bond with Dogs
Scott McGehee and David Siegel’s “The Friend” begins with Bill Murray playing Walter, a celebrated author, on a jog one…
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‘The Road Between Us’ Shows Chasm Between Israel, Hamas
The Oct. 7 survivors interviewed for “The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue” don’t rage against the Hamas terrorists who…
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‘Vampire in Brooklyn’ Remains a Tantalizing Misfire
Wes Craven’s “Vampire in Brooklyn” (1995) is among the strangest curiosity items for cinephiles, a misfire upon release that has…
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Why ‘The Shining’ Never Loses Its Shock Value
The horror of a broken mind is the central concept of Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” his 1980 horror masterpiece adapted…
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‘Good Boy’ Wilts Under Its Remarkable Gimmick
Indy, the dog “actor” in “Good Boy,” might be the most photogenic star of 2025. The horror film offers a…
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PMPF Review: ‘Influencers’ Jolts Indie Franchise with A.I. Twist
Shooting fish in a barrel has a modern-day equivalent – mocking social media influencers. Gather a thin-skinned group of Instagram…
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‘Smashing Machine’ Retires Johnson’s Rock Persona for Good
Dwayne Johnson’s transformation is complete, Sure, the ex-wrestler known as The Rock has been anchoring films for more than a…
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