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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‘Heart of the Sea’ Throws Characters Overboard
Ron Howard’s “In the Heart of the Sea” checks off all the blockbuster boxes, from a handsome leading man to…
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‘American Hero’ Fights for His Soul … And Ours
“American Hero” is the umpteenth superhero film in recent years, but within moments the movie carves out a space all…
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‘Bleeding Heart’ – When Namaste Isn’t Enough
She’s a yoga instructor who values inner peace over empty calories. So when she learns she has a half-sister hounded…
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‘Murray Christmas’ Arrives 30 Years Too Late
The Netflix special finds Bill Murray crooning Christmas classics along with some of his celebrity pals. Chris Rock. George Clooney. Miley…
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‘Letters’ Pens Listless Mother Teresa Tribute
“The Letters” introduces us to a younger, less assured Mother Teresa. She hasn’t fully embraced her calling – caring for…
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Spike Lee’s ‘Chi-Raq’ Can’t Stop Sermonizing
The director’s “Chi-Raq,” hitting theaters this weekend before its planned Amazon Prime debut, overdoses on liberal talking points. It’s a battle…
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HiT Rewind: ‘The People vs. George Lucas’ (2010)
“The People vs. George Lucas” examines the love/hate relationship between “Star Wars” fans and the master of their universe. The…
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The Best Action Film You Missed This Year
“Furious 7.” “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” “Ant-Man.” “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation.” “Jurassic World.” “Spectre.” Yet one of the year’s most…
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This ‘Affair’ Shows Far More Than Sex
Showtime’s “The Affair” is just past the midway point of its second season, and it’s turned into one of the better…
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‘Dementia’ Doubles Down on Elder Abuse
That subtext gives “Dementia” an added coat of horror, but the thriller hardly needs it. Star Gene Jones remains one…
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