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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Warning: This ‘Boss’ Deserves a Pink Slip
Throw “The Boss” onto the pile of recent McCarthy duds. It neither savages nor applauds capitalism. It squanders not just…
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Flanery’s ‘Jane Two’ Will Make Grown Men Cry
You can tell a lot about a man when he thinks no one is watching him. I was there on…
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‘Darling’ Strips Horror Down to the Bone
That isn’t an insult. It’s just a fact and one horror directors are slowly starting to savor. The “Jug Face”…
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HiT Rewind: ‘April Fool’s Day’ (1986)
This isn’t an April Fool’s Day gag but a genuine recommendation, especially if you’re “not into scary movies.” Die-hard horror…
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Warning: These ‘Photographs’ Not Worth Saving
The indie thriller gives us a pair of monsters who delight in the still image, the frozen moments that capture…
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Why This ‘Big Fat’ Sequel Isn’t a Total Dud
It was loud, unabashedly pro family and bursting with stereotypes. Yet the idea of a new “Greek Wedding” hardly seems…
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‘Remember’ Plummer’s Performance, Not the Movie
His friend Max (Martin Landau) has financed Zev’s journey, including his hotel accommodations and travel expenses. What we gradually learn…
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‘Batman v Superman’ – Why So Serious?
Not this super-serious epic. The moment reminds us the biggest piece in DC Comics’ movie puzzle lacks what even clunkers like…
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Why ‘They’re Watching’ Isn’t Like Most Horror Films
The best we can hope for is that the accompanying dialogue doesn’t make our teeth hurt. “They’re Watching” is different. This smart,…
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5 Reasons HBO’s ‘Vinyl’ Is Unwatchable
“The guy on the first date is just a mess. He has no actual personality. He’s just a mishmash of…
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