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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‘Hellraiser’ Reminds Us of Franchise’s Limits
Some horror classics don’t exactly earn their reputations. John Carpenter’s “Halloween” redefined horror for the slasher-movie age, while copycat “Friday…
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Spiritual Drama ‘Exemplum’ Delivers Nuance, Uncertainty
Faith gets plenty of close-ups from Hollywood, but the stories in question are typically skin-deep. The “Purge” franchise uses Christians as…
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‘Bros’ Embraces Best Rom-Com Tropes
Gay-themed romances aren’t new to Tinsel Town. Think “Brokeback Mountain,” “Happiest Season” and “Call Me By Your Name,” for starters.…
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‘Dead for a Dollar’ Embraces Western 101 (With a Few Woke Nods)
Walter Hill is back in the saddle, courtesy of “Dead for a Dollar.” The action auteur behind “The Long Riders,”…
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Rob Zombie’s ‘The Munsters’ Is D.O.A.
Rob Zombie’s 2007 “Halloween” reboot removed the mystique behind Michael Myers. Instead of a mysterious “shape” who killed out of…
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How ‘Bad Words’ Paved Jason Bateman’s Path to ‘Ozark’
Jason Bateman’s character did some terrible, no-good things in four seasons of “Ozark.” Audiences likely rooted him on, much like…
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‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Slams the Patriarchy. Again and Again
“Don’t Worry Darling” can’t get out of its own way. Director Olivia Wilde’s second feature confirms her knack for gorgeous…
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‘I Came By’ Isn’t What You Expect
Babak Anvari’s “I Came By” is a taut, inventive crime thriller that impedes our expectations while satisfying our desire for…
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Oliver Stone’s ‘U-Turn’ Is His ‘After Hours’
Oliver Stone’s “U-Turn” (1997) is rarely mentioned in conversations regarding Stone’s best work (or at all) and that needs to…
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‘See How They Run’ (Barely) Keeps Murder Mysteries Alive
There’s something wonderful about the whodunnit revival, even if it’s just in its nascent stage. Rian Johnson, making amends for…
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