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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Why ‘Hudson Hawk’ Is the Bruce Williest Bruce Willis Movie
How hated was “Hudson Hawk” when it was released in 1991 beyond its dismal box office and a library’s worth of…
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‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Knows What a Woman Is
Judy Blume bowed to the woke mob in under 24 hours recently, but she stood tall while bringing her best…
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‘City of Angels’ Showed a Side of Nicolas Cage We Rarely See
Brad Silberling’s “City of Angels” (1998) is the American remake of Wim Wenders’ “Wings of Desire” (1987) and that is…
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‘Black Demon’-izes Big Oil, Lacks Shark Terror
Every shark movie made since 1975 exists in the shadow of “Jaws.” No exceptions. It may explain the crush of…
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‘Evil Dead Rise’ Misses the Franchise’s Point
Lee Cronin’s “Evil Dead Rise” begins seemingly a few miles down the road from that infamous cabin in the woods,…
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‘Attack of the Doc!’ Recalls Pre-Woke America at Its Zaniest
“Attack of the Doc!” opens with a critical note. The documentary is “by the fans for the fans,” and that…
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‘Dark City’ – The Flop Roger Ebert Loved Dearly
Alex Proyas’ “Dark City” feels like a warmup for some of the greatest existentialist thrillers to come. Proyas’ 1998 film…
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‘To Catch a Killer’ Evokes Real-World Fears of Mass Shooters
Movie marketers flirt with disaster by citing classic films in their material. The team behind “To Catch a Killer” summons…
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‘Showing Up’ Reveals Limits of Minimalist Storytelling
Movies set in the art world focus on ego, power struggles and, of course, cash. Lots of it. What about…
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‘Wicked Games’ Goes All-In on Style, Lack of Substance
Filmmakers are getting better at exploring the fallout from personal trauma. What happens when you experience pain and suffering on a…
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