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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‘Over Your Dead Body’ – Nasty, Desperate but Sporadically Funny
Jorma Taccone’s “Over Your Dead Body” stars Jason Segel and Samara Weaving as an unpleasant couple who try to rekindle…
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‘Burnt Offerings’ at 50: The House That Haunted Us
Dan Curtis’ “Burnt Offerings” (1976) is a unique haunted house thriller, as the villain isn’t a ghost but a house…
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‘Animal Farm’ Targets Capitalism, Not Soviet-Style Repression
The best Pixar movies are meant for children but evoke something special for adults. Look no further than the “Toy…
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‘Man Who Wasn’t There’: Coen Bros’ Overlooked Noir Masterpiece
Joel and Ethan Coen’s “The Man Who Wasn’t There” (2001) is one of their later-period masterpieces that has always been…
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‘Logan’s Run’ at 50: Dystopian Classic Never More Relevant
Michael Anderson’s “Logan’s Run” (1976) is now 50 years old. Based on the 1967 novel by William F. Nolan and…
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‘The Passenger’: Nicholson Shines in Antonioni’s Underrated Masterpiece
Michelangelo Antonioni’s “The Passenger” (1975) marked a special collaboration between the director and his star, Jack Nicholson. Their daring, highly…
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Odenkirk’s Fargo-Style ‘Normal’ Goes Full Tarantino
“Normal” is a spiritual cousin to “Fargo” until it channels its inner “Straw Dogs” on steroids. Confused? You have no…
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‘Crime 101’ Is Inferior Spin on This Cop Classic
Brad Layton’s “Crime 101” had a brief run in theaters this past February, before getting pulled, despite strong reviews and…
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Why Adam McKay’s ‘Thrash’ Drowns in Climate Fearmongering
There are two distinct signs that Climate Change fearmonger Adam McKay produced the shark thriller “Thrash.” The creative team gave…
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‘Outcome’ Takes Belated Slap at Cancel Culture
The “Now, It Can Be Told” files have a new chapter. Hollywood looked the other way as Cancel Culture silenced…
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