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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Irreverent ‘Mr. Birchum’ Hammers Woke Culture
Adam Carolla knew we needed “Mr. Birchum” both sooner and later. The cranky wood shop teacher, created by Carolla to…
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How Did We Miss David Mamet’s ‘Spartan?’
David Mamet’s “Spartan” (2004) opens with one of my favorite lines of movie dialogue. We begin in the woods, watching…
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Nate Bargatze Shows Why Clean Comedy Is King
Leave it to the king of clean comedy to explain why stand-up is having a moment. Jerry Seinfeld says audiences…
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‘The Life Aquatic’ Remains Wes Anderson’s Masterpiece
Wes Anderson’s “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” was the filmmaker’s first lavish, wildly stylish and extremely divisive work. The…
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‘Jeanne du Barry’ Brings Johnny Depp Back to the Big Screen
Maïwenn’s “Jeanne du Barry” depicts the hard life of Madame du Barry, who rose out of poverty after her family…
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‘Fall Guy’ Dumbs Down ’80s TV Show … Way Down
“Idiocracy,” indeed. Mike Judge’s 2006 classic predicted the dumbing down of society. If Hollywood has its way, we’ll get there…
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Randy Quaid’s ‘Parents’ Remains a Bone-Chilling Satire
Bob Balaban’s “Parents” (1989) begins with a series of family rituals. Although set in the 1950s, before my time, anyone…
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‘Screams Before Silence’ Must Be Seen and Remembered
It was even worse than you heard, than you read, than you feared. “Screams Before Silence” lets the survivors of…
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Is ‘Challengers’ This Generation’s ‘Bull Durham?’
Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” is a tawdry, repetitive, sports-driven relationship drama elevated and almost saved entirely by robust filmmaking. Take it…
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‘Unsung Hero’ Recalls Faith-Based Films of Yore
The Smallbone family has a story tailor-made for the big screen. Scratch that. It’s almost too remarkable to fit on…
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