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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‘Companion’ Announces a New Genre Name to Know
Drew Hancock’s “Companion” is about a couple’s retreat in a lake house surrounded by miles of forest and isolation. The…
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Mel Gibson’s ‘Flight Risk’ Offers Pure, B-Movie Fun
Mel Gibson’s “Flight Risk” opens with a wanted fugitive being arrested while hiding out in Alaska. The U.S. Marshal who…
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‘Black Stallion’ Remains the ‘Citizen Kane’ of Equestrian Films
Carroll Ballard’s “The Black Stallion” (1979) begins in a distinctly grown-up environment. The titular stallion is under the watch of…
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Shrewd ‘Heart Eyes’ Delivers Laughs, Scares and Romance
There’s plenty to spoof about horror movies. The dumb decisions. The endless tropes. The heroes who leave the almost-dead killer…
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‘Green and Gold’ Shines Spotlight on Heartland Values
The heartland doesn’t get much love on the big screen. The vast region isn’t slick or sassy, irreverent or cutting…
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Colorful ‘Dog Man’ Movie Guaranteed to Woo Fans
The creative team behind the “Dog Man” series knew they’d stare down an angry pre-teen mob if they tinkered with…
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Cancel Reservations to See ‘You’re Cordially Invited’
Wedding planners know all the best decisions in the world aren’t always enough. Planning matters, of course, but life sometimes…
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‘Box Office Poison’ Drills Down on Movie Mega-Bombs
When it comes to failure, nobody does it better than Hollywood. Bigger! Bolder! Cringeworthy on steroids! We can’t look away…
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‘Brave the Dark’ Honors a Real-Life Hero
Inspirational teacher stories never get old. They still can be cloying, predictable or downright manipulative. The fact-based “Brave the Dark”…
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Sebastian Maniscalco Is Getting Older (and Better)
Sebastian Maniscalco is falling apart. The 51-year-old comic admits his body isn’t what it used to be, even though he…
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