Christian Toto

Oscar Voting Transparency, Overt Politicking, Tarnish Once-Golden Awards

The current Oscar voting process feels like a high school club, one where knowing the right people, saying the right things and sharing the right opinions are more important than artistic merit. I'm not daffy enough to think it was once purely about The Art. Voters will always have reasons to choose a particular film or actor, and when an aging icon is up for an Academy Award he or she will usually have an edge over the competition. Still, watching the Oscar discussions play out online and in the media is more than discouraging. It makes me care very little about the names and titles hidden in those secure envelopes on Oscar night. 20 Feb 2013

'Top Gun' Blu-ray Review: Reagan-Era Blockbuster Backs Up Bluster

Is it any wonder Tom Cruise became a superstar by playing a cocky, confident fighter pilot at the peak of the Reagan '80s? The Blu-ray release of "Top Gun" reminds us of both why Cruise ascended to A-list status and how the era's muscular moviemaking still matters. 19 Feb 2013

'The Factory' DVD Review: John Cusack 'Lambs'-Like Thriller Should Be Silenced

John Cusack's film career follows a predictable pattern. He'll take on big-budget, mainstream fare like "2012" and "Con Air" in order to tackle more personal projects like "Grace is Gone" and "The Raven." That hardly explains "The Factory," a Cusack thriller freed from the proverbial shelf just in time for its Feb. 19 DVD release. 18 Feb 2013

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