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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‘Gladiator 2’ Gets the Bloody Job Done
Age has been kind to both director Ridley Scott and his 2000 epic “Gladiator.” Scott’s film earned Best Picture honors…
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‘Juror #2’ Proves Clint Eastwood Still Has It
It’s no accident Clint Eastwood is still a star at 94. Few share the actor/director’s bond with the American public.…
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‘Can I Get a Witness?’ Avoids Hollywood Lectures
A key flaw with most “message” movies is that they invite a one-sided dialogue if they invite one at all.…
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‘A Real Pain’ Delivers Bittersweet Buddy Comedy
Kieran Culkin’s character in “A Real Pain” can light up a room. Just ask his cousin David, played by writer/director…
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‘Red One’ Floods Zone with Action Over Christmas Cheer
Christmas classics, from “Elf” to “Christmas Vacation,” have something special in common. Set aside the laughs, comic set pieces and…
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‘NeverEnding Story’ Enchanted Young and Old Alike
Wolfgang Peterson’s “The NeverEnding Story” is a rare children’s film that I respected in my youth for how smart, serious-minded…
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‘Heretic’ Turns Hugh Grant into a Charming Monster
Older stars lose their youthful veneer but often gain something special in the process. Examples? Kevin Costner, Jean Smart and…
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How David Lynch Buckled Our Knees with ‘The Straight Story’
David Lynch’s “The Straight Story” (1999) is his least expected work and one of his best. Atypically straightforward but rich…
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Discarded ‘Breakfast of Champions’ Gets a Second Chance
Alan Rudolph’s “Breakfast of Champions” (1999) is messy, dated and occasionally brilliant. Following a high-profile premiere and a negative reaction…
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We Still Can’t Crack ‘Phantasm’ 45 Years Later
Don Coscarelli’s “Phantasm” (1979) begins with its title in red letters and nothing more. We’re off and running, which sums…
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