Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto

Censorship is on the rise, and media outlets across the ideological landscape don't seem to care. Here's why that's a problem, and how our reaction to it could be the worst news of all. Author/livestreamer Isabel Brown knows a thing or two about Gen Z, and it's not just that she falls squarely in that demographic. Her new book "The End of the Alphabet" explodes myths we have about today's youth, a...

Veteran actor Michael Rapaport is sick of Hollywood's silence on the Israeli hostages, and he's doing something about it. Duck and cover, Tinsel Town! Producer Andrea Mew shares the shocking secrets behind her new docuseries, "Cruel and Unusual Punishment," an expose of trans women behind bars alongside biological women. Gov. Gavin Newsom will NOT be pleased. And we review the latest Angel Studios...

Film critic and author David Vining wouldn't stop until he had watched every Best Picture Oscar winner going all the way back to 1927. That year honored "Wings," for what it's worth. Now, Vining is sharing what he learned along the way, his thoughts on the modern Oscars ceremony and the one Academy Award question that may matter most of all. David Vining's Best Picture Winners: The Definitive Rank...

President Joe Biden finally did a press interview, but chatting up a partisan clown like Seth Meyers made matters worse. So says Variety Magazine. Learn how the liberal site told the brutal truth in ways few media outlets dared. Filmmaker Michael Nayna captured the infamous Grievance Studies hoax from start to finish in his remarkable series "The Reformers." He shares the crazy, behind-the-scenes...

Producer Kevin Downes of "Jesus Revolution" fame is back with "Ordinary Angels," an incredible tale of faith, perservence and community. Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson of "Reacher" fame bring this true story to life. Downes shares some behind-the-scenes secrets while offering an unexpected take on Hollywood and the faith-based community. "Ordinary Angels": https://ordinaryangels.movie Follow us on...

Jon Stewart's back, and so is the hate-filled commentary that marked his lowest moments. And, sadly, his fellow late-night 'comedians' offer more of the same. We've got the receipts. Filmmaker Namrata Singh Gujral opens up about her new film, "America, Invaded," and how the high price we paid to fight the War on Terror didn't make us safer. Watch: 'America, Invaded' https://watch.salemnow.com/seri...

The Super Bowl is over, but the hangover from those big, bloated TV spots won't go away. We celebrate the best of the best and explain why so many left a sour taste in our mouth. We talk to Hi-Rez, the savvy rapper who started speaking truth to power after too many horrible headlines hit his news feed. We celebrate the return of Woody Allen, the demise of the flawed MeToo movement and all the ambi...

Gina Carano is using The Force against Disney, and things could get ugly. John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting fame uncorks a haunting song tied to the rise of antisemitism. So why aren't more musicians doing the same? John explains why. Max, the streaming platform that briefly censored 'Gone with the Wind,' has done it again. And you won't believe the movie targeted this time around! Check out: Fiv...

"Saturday Night Live" shamed its legacy with that awful Ivy League Presidents' sketch a few weeks back. This, sadly, is even worse for two huge reasons. Should "SNL" call it a day? A major "Star Wars" actress just did something that restored this critic's faith in the franchise. Really. And we preview an upcoming comedy that promises to bring back old-fashioned, R-rated romps like we had in the pr...

Director John Stalberg, Jr. doesn't like movies that lecture the audience. it's why his new border thriller 'Bad Hombres,' starring Thomas Jane and Tyrese Gibson, does nothing of the kind. It's sly and sophisticated while retaining its B-movie DNA. How refreshing. John opens up to the HiT 'cast about making 'Bad Hombres' under extreme circumstances, the pleasures and pains of indie filmmaking and...

The Oscar nominations are here, and the meltdown from Team Barbie (which includes the press) is as pathetic as you imagine. Maybe worse. The HiT 'cast interviews Film Threat Editor-in-Chief Alan Ng about Disney's woke makeover and why the company's animators have had enough of DEI gone wild. Follow us on X - https://twitter.com/HollywoodInToto Read Hollywood in Toto - https://www.hollywoodintoto.c...

'True Detective: North Country' offers a textbook case of woke storytelling gone wrong, and we have the disturbing details. Oscar nominated screenwriter Roger L. Simon shares some killer stories from his days in Hollywood as well as the fuel behind his new book, "American Refugees: The Untold Story of the Mass Migration from Red to Blue States." And we share the latest example of celebrities unabl...

Whoopi Goldberg is a walking, talking example of why the First Amendment matters. Yet her latest rant makes Alex Jones look sane. It's the media's reaction to her comments, though, that's even scarier than anything she said. Yet she still should be heard, something Greg Lukianoff would certainly champion. He's the co-author of "The Canceling of the American Mind," and he shares the behind-the-scen...

The Golden Globes united the country in the craziest way possible - here's how. Show host Jo Koy served up a game but groan-worthy performance, but it still topped most Oscar hosts in one crucial way. Plus, the night's big winners did something no one expected during the ceremony, and let's hope that's a trend. Following us on X - https://twitter.com/HollywoodInToto Read Hollywood in Toto - https:...

Comedy has been on life support for a while now, but some new developments suggest 2024 could be the year laughter comes roaring back. Author Larry Correia weighs in on his new anthology series, "Down These Mean Streets" as well as fighting MAGA Nation on X. And we highlight a fellow woke-free podcast that's sticking it to Hollywood in the very best of ways. "Down These Mean Streets" https://www.a...

Your host reveals some of the very best, and worst, movies of 2023, and two selections may surprise you. YouTube legend The Critical Drinker shows his softer side while delivering the kind of tough love advice Hollywood better heed. And Taylor Swift had the best 2023 possible, but 2024 could be a nightmare for the pop princess. Following us on X - https://twitter.com/HollywoodInToto Read Hollywood...

The New York Times' hit piece on The Daily Wire is both insane and a sign of the journalistic times. Sports guru Jake Crain is the year's unlikeliest movie star in "Lady Ballers," the comedy no studio large or small would ever produce. And we give a behind-the-scenes look at what to expect from the HiT 'cast in the new year. Following us on X - https://twitter.com/HollywoodInToto Read Hollywood in...

Yes, "Saturday Night Live's" Ivy League presidents sketch was as bad as you heard, but one reaction to the clip was flat-out wrong. Lou Perez of Comedy Is Murder fame shares how he navigates Cancel Culture and hits the juiciest targets on his own terms. And the mind behind TV's greatest sitcom is under attack for the craziest reason possible, and it's a sad sign of the times. Free the People (Come...

Darin Scott, the director, co-writer and star of 'The Oath,' shares the deeply personal story behind the film's creation and why he wouldn't give up on the project. That passion impacted more than just his career. It sent a powerful message to those he cares about the most - his children. https://oathmovie.com

Gal Gadot proves why celebrities should speak out on critical issues despite the 'shut up and sing' crtics. Hollywood legend George Schlatter joins the show to talk comedy, Frank Sinatra and his iconic series, 'Laugh-In." And we hear why one of the biggest stars in Hollywood can't wait to leave L.A. for good.

The Hollywood Left, along with the press and academia, suddenly carew about free speech again. The reason why may make you nauseous. Plus, Taylor Swift can prove her Chiefs fandom by supporting the lad savaged by a Deadspin reporter.

Patricia Heaton's anti-Hamas activism is what we all need these days, while Julianna Margulies made one huge mistake in her plea for peace. Athlete-turned-executive Jennifer Sey tried to warn us about the impact pandemic lockdowns would have on the nation's youth. Now, she's making a documentary about just how badly kids are suffering as a result. And your host catches up with a smart HBO series t...

Hollywood's newest trick to protect celebrities from tough but fair questions gets an overdue thumping. The creative team behind The Daily Wire's children's show, "A Wonderful Day with Mabel Maclay" shares how their kids inspire 'Day's' heart-warming lessons. A new documentary on comic legend Albert Brooks delivers exactly what his fans crave, and more. Bentkey, The Daily Wire's home for children'...

Comedian Ryan Long calls out the mainstream media for spreading too many lies to count, and a comedy legend has his back. Plus, an unbelievable exchange on the Hill shows the power of late-night comedy and why it leans so aggressively to the Left. The Boyscast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boyscast-with-ryan-long/id1498829489 The Derek Hunter Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

Roger Waters settles the debate over accusations he's an anti-semite in the worst way possible. Author Faith Moore proves there's still life in Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' saga with her smart, unsettling 'Christmas Karol' yarn. And we raise a toast to Jim and Pam, the 'Office' cuties who pulled off the near-impossible on the beloved series. 'Christmas Karol' by Faith Moore: https://www.am...