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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‘Killing Ground’ Wallows in Aussie Horror’s Mean Streak
Torture and Aussie filmmakers go together like peas and cah-rots. Director Greg McLean’s 2005 shocker “Wolf Creek” proved so irredeemably…
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This Slick, Ambitious ‘War’ Hates Humans Too Much
The “Planet of the Apes” saga has an X-Men problem. That superhero franchise hammers home its “mutants as the ‘other'”…
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Baldwin (Almost) Makes ‘Blind’ Worth Your Time
Video on Demand gives titles that lack marketing muscle a fighting chance. That’s critical at a time when mid-budget movies…
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The One Thing That Makes ‘Species’ Franchise Unique
Science Fiction has always delved into the lure of sex, either as subtext or as a central theme. For a…
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‘Their Finest’ Remembers Unsung Heroes of WWII
Not all propaganda is created equal. “Their Finest [Blu-ray]” captures the other, more positive side of the word. The film…
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‘Suntan’ – Lolita 2.0 With an Unexpected Greek Twist
The middle-aged doctor in “Suntan” looks like he should be having the time of his life. He just snared a…
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Roger Waters Praises Refugees, Bashes Trump in Concert
Roger Waters failed to impress with his latest attack on freedom days before the anniversary of the country he now…
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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ – More Jester Than Hero
The latest Spider-Man reboot feels like “The Greatest American Hero: The Motion Picture.” The ’80s TV caper followed a superhero…
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HiT DVD Autopsy: ‘CHIPS’
There is a formula lately when it comes to translating a television show to the movie screens. (Here’s a secret:…
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Coppola’s ‘The Beguiled’ Squanders Its Pulpy Potential
A new Sofia Coppola movie is no longer an event. It’s a reminder of a bright career not living up…
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