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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Is ‘The Host’ Bong Joon-ho’s Best Film?
Bong Joon-ho’s “The Host” (2006) is the film I tell everyone they need to see if they want to know…
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‘Dick Tracy’ at 35: No MCU Film Ever Looked THIS Good
Warren Beatty’s “Dick Tracy” (1990) arrived just when comic book movies were about to become a priority for major film…
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‘Day the Earth Blew Up’ Captures Classic Looney Tunes Humor
Peter Browngardt’s “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” is a charming, antic and beautifully crafted animated…
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‘October 8’ – 2025’s Most Important Documentary
The day after the October 7 terror attacks Times Square teemed with anti-Israeli voices. And they only grew louder. “October…
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‘Novocaine’ Will Leave Your Senses Numb
Dan Berk and Robert Olsen’s “Novocaine” is the latest post-“John Wick” thriller in which the lead is put through a…
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‘Mickey 17’ Can’t Stop Lecturing Us
Bong Joon-ho’s “Mickey 17” is bonkers in ways that initially delighted me until it wore me down and overstayed its…
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‘Rule of Jenny Pen’ Lets Screen Icons Shine
John Lithgow has a tendency to nibble on scenery. Or, in the case of “Cliffhanger,” devour it without mercy. He…
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‘Queen of the Ring’s’ Flaws Are Its Heel Turn
Underdog stories run in the family. Director John Avildsen gave us both “The Karate Kid” (1984) and “Rocky” (1976). Now,…
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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Battles Trumpian Old Foe
The small screen hasn’t always been kind to the MCU. “She Hulk?” ’nuff said. Netflix’s “Daredevil” proved a powerful exception.…
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‘Cleaner’ Won’t Make Anyone Forget ‘Die Hard’
Martin Campbell’s “Cleaner” begins with promise, especially because it stars Daisy Ridley. The establishing scenes are all about how Ridley’s…
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