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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’11/8/16′ Reveals Ugly Side of Hillary Clinton Voters
Watching “11/8/16” is like scanning Facebook over the past 12 months. It isn’t pretty. The documentary, available now via iTunes,…
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‘Humor Me’ Is Warm, Witty Response to Dark Times
Light family comedies seem to have completely faded from the mainstream cineplex. On the rare occasions they are released, they’re…
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Why Romero’s ‘Dead’ Films Still Speak to Us
The recent passing of George A. Romero, one of the most creative and influential filmmakers to grace the horror film…
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Why ‘Gnaw’ Is a Cut Above Most Modern Horror Films
What draws me to the horror genre isn’t the combination of blood, guts and nudity that attracts other fans. I’m…
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Why ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Is the Year’s Funniest Comedy
Resistance remains futile in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What else can you say about the Marvel juggernaut after witnessing “Thor: Ragnarok?” The MCU…
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How ‘Let There Be Light’ Shames Studio Dramas
Faith-based films may have noble intentions, but they can be stiff in places where it matters most. A clunky laugh…
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Clooney’s ‘Suburbicon’ Rages Against ’50s America
The Coen brothers love dumb criminals. George Clooney apparently loathes the suburbs. Those two philosophies collide in “Suburbicon,” the second…
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Here’s How ‘Crash Pad’ Squanders Its Killer Cast
The first thing you’ll notice about “Crash Pad” is the talent involved. Christina Applegate, Thomas Haden Church, Domhnall Gleeson and…
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Why ‘Geostorm’ Is So Bad You Simply Must See It
Before we go anywhere, let’s untruck a harsh reality: This is not a standard film review. The advance word on…
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Why McLean’s ‘Jungle’ Would Scare Mick Taylor Silly
Greg McLean has trained his fans to expect the worst from his films. Think what Mick Taylor did to those…
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