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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‘Quintet’: Altman’s Post-Apocalyptic Gamble Demands a Revisit
Robert Altman’s “Quintet” (1979) is an eerie, vivid nightmare that begins with the camera panning over a vast, white snowscape,…
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‘Masters of the Universe’ – Big Action, Bigger Identity Crisis
Travis Knight’s “Masters of the Universe” is a mighty mixed bag, full of rousing action and choice moments. It’s also…
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‘Scary Movie’ – Laugh-Free Parody Is Crushing Disappointment
The Wayans vowed to push back against the woke scolds with a sixth “Scary Movie” feature. That they do. The…
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‘Cape Fear’ Turns Classic Terror Into Tepid TV Affair
Let’s start with the obvious. Remaking “Cape Fear” isn’t the best use of Apple TV’s resources. Or any studio, for…
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‘Carolina Caroline’: Crime Romance Glorifies Bank-Robbing Lovers
Bonnie and Clyde robbed banks. So do the antiheroes in “Carolina Caroline,” except the filmmakers are too enamored of the…
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‘Power Ballad’ – Catchy, Mature Music Drama Misses a Beat
Director John Carney may have peaked with “Sing Street,” but we still need his brand of music-driven cinema. The director…
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Supermodel Meets Artistic Genius in Underwhelming ‘Moss & Freud’
Wrier/director James Lucas’ “Moss & Freud” is a portrait of the professional collaboration and friendship between supermodel Kate Moss (Ellie…
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‘Tuner’: A Smart Crime Romance with Perfect Pitch
Writer/director David Roher’s “Tuner” is the very definition of a sleeper, a phrase that, in my childhood, I initially believed…
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‘Backrooms’ A Bold, Eerie Horror Debut Worth the Hype
It’s easy to find flaws in “Backrooms,” the directorial debut of YouTube-trained Kane Parsons. It’s better to imagine what this…
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‘Pressure’ Reveals Untold Weather Battle That Shaped D-Day
The most consequential battle of World War II almost got rained out. That stunning truth powers “Pressure,” a D-Day film…
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