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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Anne Hathaway’s Pop Star Pose Powers Polarizing ‘Mother Mary’
David Lowery’s “Mother Mary” is exactly the kind film I love to see in the theater, as it’s made for…
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‘My Dinner with Andre’ Made Conversation Cinematic
Louis Malle’s “My Dinner with Andre” (1981) begins with the line, “The life of a playwright is tough.” It’s uttered…
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‘Clash of the Titans’: Medusa, Kraken and Ray Harryhausen Magic
Desmond Davis’ “Clash of the Titans” (1981) reveals that mankind is a mere plaything for Greek gods, who watch us…
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Charlize Theron’s ‘Apex’ – Why Wasn’t This in Theaters?
Many Netflix originals feel like made-for-streaming content. That’s not remotely a compliment. Yes, they have recognizable stars and movie-level budgets.…
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‘Caveman’s Valentine’: Samuel L. Jackson’s Best Performance?
Kasi Lemmons’ “The Caveman’s Valentine” (2001) stars Samuel L. Jackson as a homeless man in New York named Romulus Ledbetter,…
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Mortal Kombat II: Chaotic, Silly and Somehow Still a Guilty Pleasure
“Mortal Kombat II” is pure torture for film critics. How do you assess a movie that doesn’t play by the…
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Did 1981’s ‘Enter the Ninja’ Help Launch Ninja Craze?
Menahem Golan’s “Enter the Ninja” (1981) has a title sequence where a ninja provides a demonstration, ranging from kicks to…
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Is ‘The Christophers’ Ian McKellen’s Career-Best Performance?
Steven Soderbergh’s “The Christophers” showcases one of the best performances Sir Ian McKellen has ever given, which is enough reason…
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‘Hokum’ – So Scary You Can’t Keep Quiet in a Theater
Damien McCarthy’s “Hokum” begins with an author named Bauman (Adam Scott) putting the finishing touch on his novel, a nihilistic,…
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‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Lets Miranda Off the Hook
It could have been worse. Delayed sequels often suggest desperation, if not creative failure. For every exception like “Top Gun:…
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