Gordon S. Miller

While completists will likely prefer unexpurgated versions of these cartoons, Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters is a funny collection and serves as a good introduction to Looney Tunes.

The high-definition presentation is so good the Blu-ray should make year-end “Best of 2025” lists.

A captivating film that uses a story from decades ago to shed light on today.

They all present their subjects in intriguing ways.

While certainly imaginative, the stories are simple and silly.

This is the only opportunity for audiences to watch all of the short film nominees in theaters before the 97th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, March 2, 2024.

Becoming Led Zeppelin needs to be viewed in a theater that plays the movie loud to best appreciate the music.

The characters are intriguing as is the way they interact with one another, which the cast also deserve credit for.

For those who like classic family sitcoms, Wait Till Your Father Gets Home fits the bill.

The cartoons included show the deep roster the animators had to choose from.

The new master created for the Kino Lorber Blu-ray delivers pleasing video.

Not bound by the restrictions of network television, this visit to Twin Peaks is a grim experience.

The type of film people refer to when they complain “they don’t make them like that any more.”

Misery is unleashed upon many who come into contact with Lulu when they give into the darker angels of their nature.

Barks created more comedic stories than adventure stories during the 16 months “Frozen Gold” covers.

What’s most interesting about Woodward’s examination and what also makes Anderson’s films so interesting is that the director is not solely influenced by cinema.

Regardless of what one thought of the movie, The Art of Thor: The Dark World does a great job showcasing the wondrous art and the talented artists involved in the pre-production.

In addition to the action, the stories offer lessons without coming off as preaching.

During the No Security Tour of 1999, the Rolling Stones were promoting No Security, a live album from their 1997–1998 Bridges to Babylon Tour, when the Rolling Stones were promoting Bridges to Babylon. A few days before playing two sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium to nearly 140,000 each night, the Stones played a club show…

The charisma of its leads and the execution of the action by Hyams and his team lead to an entertaining movie for genre fans.

Over the 30 episodes that were created, Top Cat and the gang get into typical sitcom shenanigans.

It will be on my “Best Blu-ray of 2024” list.

A documentary that celebrates pop culture of that landmark year by those who love the films and those involved in the making of them.

The script presents interesting cosmological concepts as it reckons with the Multiverse and time travel. However, things are righted much too easily.

Black Belt Jones is a very good introduction to those unfamiliar with the blaxploitation genre.

Guess who’s back, back again?

The film succeeds in telling a moving story well executed by the talented cast and crew assembled.

September is Allen’s take on a chamber drama.

It’s “so money” it exploded the careers of Jon Favreau, co-star Vince Vaughn, and director Doug Liman.

Shotgun Stories is the work of a confident filmmaker.

Asks a very intriguing question, unfortunately, it isn’t dealt with satisfactorily.

Director Sam Raimi was given the great responsibility of bringing Spider-Man to the silver screen and he succeeded.

Joseph Cotten is very good in his role of a man responding to the various changes in his circumstances.

For those who like their horror mild and creepy, Kingdom of the Spiders fits the bill.

Fans of the Super Friends should delight in having all their adventures gathered.

With so many stories dealing with holidays, this volume creates a sense of passing through a year more than other volumes, which is a nice change of pace.

A whimsical comedy for those looking for light, romantic fare.

While the plot is simple, the talented cast bring the characters to life and elevate the film.

Fans of the characters’s original cartoons might find them too juvenile, but they are pleasant children’s entertainment.

A captivating depiction of the chaos involved in putting on a television show.

A valuable resource about the Godzilla franchise.

They are definitely one of the heaviest bands of the era.

The following is the programming I am most interested in attending.

Barks stories are a fun blend of adventure and comedic antics, many times both happening in the same story, but the artwork is the definite highlight of the book.

While Fail Safe has been overshadowed by its comedic cousin for decades, it deserves to shine in the spotlight.

The Boy and the Heron stands equally alongside the other classics in Miyazaki’s filmography and sets a high bar for all animated films that follow it.

Although The Art of Iron Man 3 returns readers to world of Tony Stark for the third time, it feels like a fresh look into it.

Director Milos Forman reteamed with screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski for another biopic of an American original.

The action has to be seen to be believed.

While I enjoy the stories, I am fascinated by Barks’ approach to Donald because he is rarely the hero.