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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‘Revenant’ Tortures DiCaprio, Thrills Everyone Else
Director Alejandro G.Inarritu (“BIrdman“) delivers the kind of visceral storytelling found in your average “Furious” sequel. Only “The Revenant” doesn’t…
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HiT Rewind: ‘Please Give’ (2010)
Movies like “Lovely & Amazing,” “Friends with Money” and “Walking and Talking” traffic in similar dramatic circles, with the great…
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Willis (Barely) Goes Through the Motions in ‘Extraction’
I suspect his career will suffer no long-term damage from appearing in this cheap, Jason Bourne-wanna-B-movie. Just because he can…
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‘Sisters’ Slips on Schumer-Sized Banana Peel
Fey, known for her cerebral humor, tries being outrageous in “Sisters.” The new R-rated comedy re-teams her with Amy Poehler,…
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‘Force Awakens’ Reboots Franchise (Mostly) Right
Granted, the most eagerly awaited sequel of the modern era isn’t perfect. For all the heart and hustle poured into…
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Why Netflix Got Its Money’s Worth with ‘Ridiculous 6’
Sandler still teams with talented filmmakers now and then, showing just what he can do with challenging material. That didn’t…
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HiT Rewind: ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’ (2005)
The “Lethal Weapon” scribe, making his directorial debut, uses his tongue-in-cheek style to present a noir story that’s a throwback to…
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Fassbender’s Bloody ‘Macbeth’ Does the Bard Proud
I can’t remember if I played a Montague or a Capulet but I was one of the first on stage,…
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Wenders’ ‘Every Thing’ Imperfect yet Breathtaking
The car halts to a stop and, to our relief, we see a little kid is sitting in the road, inches…
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‘Hitchcock/Truffaut’ – Two Masters, One Essential Doc
While “Behind the Scenes” articles, electronic press kits and fan reporting give modern films a transparent quality on their making,…
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