Gordon S. Miller

The Wind Rises Blu-ray Review: An Atypical Miyazaki Story with the Typical Miyazaki Artwork

A classic film in a director’s filmography filled with classic films.

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Winchester ’73 Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Guns Don’t Kill People, People Kill People

A classic Hollywood western with a memorable screenplay that feels like a short-story collection because most of the characters are so compelling they feel the lead in their scenes.

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Joan Baez: I Am a Noise Blu-ray Review: A Portrait of the Artist as a Woman

A compelling exploration as Joan opens herself up to the audience and shares details about her life.

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Book Review: The Third Man: The Official Story of the Film by John Walsh

A thorough and engaging examination of various stages of the production.

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He Dreams of Giants Blu-ray Review: Terry Gilliam Tilting at Windmills Again

A sequel that documents the making of Gilliam’s “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.”

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Godzilla vs. Biollante Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Rose by Any Other Name

A strong entry in the long-running franchise so it makes sense that Criterion has added it to the collection.

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WonderCon 2025 Saturday Program Highlights

The panels I am looking forward to at this year’s WonderCon.

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WonderCon 2025 Friday Program Highlights

The panels I am looking forward to at this year’s WonderCon.

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “The Pixilated Parrot” by Carl Barks

Many of the stories in “The Pixelated Parrot” find Barks able to strike a great balance of adventure and humor.

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I Love Lucy: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Arguably the Greatest Sitcom of All Time

It’s nice to have the entire series, one of the all-time greats, readily available in one’s library.

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Book Review: Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – The Art of Captain America: The Winter Soldier by Marie Javins

The Art of Captain America: The Winter Soldier reveals the movie was a major linchpin in the franchise.

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Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters Blu-ray Review: Bustin’ and Cartoons Will Make You Feel Good

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.

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Wicked (2024) Blu-ray Review: The Cast and Crew Defy Gravity

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

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September 5 Blu-ray Review: The Thrill of Live TV, the Agony of Defeat

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

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2025 Oscar-Nominated Live-Action Short Films Review

They all present their subjects in intriguing ways.

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2025 Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films Review

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.

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Becoming Led Zeppelin Movie Review: What Was and How It Came to Be

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

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Grand Hotel (1932) Movie Review: “People come. People go.”

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

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Wait Till Your Father Gets Home: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Father Tries His Best

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

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Looney Tunes Collector’s Choice Vol. 4 Blu-ray Review: A Fantastic Collection of Laughs

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

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Stalag 17 (70th Anniversary Edition) Blu-ray Review: Billy Wilder Strikes a Successful Balance of Drama and Comedy

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

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Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: See Who Killed Laura Palmer

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

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Conclave Blu-ray Review: A Well-written, Thought-provoking Drama

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

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Pandora’s Box Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Captivating Morality Tale

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

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “Frozen Gold” by Carl Barks

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

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Book Review: The Worlds of Wes Anderson: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Iconic Films by Adam Woodward

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.

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Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Thor: The Dark World by Marie Javins & Stuart Moore

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.

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Jonny’s Golden Quest / Jonny Quest vs. the Cyber-Insects Blu-ray Review: Fun Throwbacks to Saturday-Morning Adventure Cartoons

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

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The Rolling Stones: Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush Blu-ray Review: A Welcome Mix of Songs Played Well

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…

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Running Scared (1986) Blu-ray Review: Buddy-Cop Comfort Food

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

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Top Cat: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Amusing in That ’60s-Sitcom Way

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

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1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever! Blu-ray Review: They Make the Case

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

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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three Blu-ray Review: The End of an Era

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

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Black Belt Jones Blu-ray Review: Enter the Car Wash

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

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The Elephant Man Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

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

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September (1987) Blu-ray Review: An August Night’s Relationship Drama

September is Allen’s take on a chamber drama.

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Swingers Blu-ray Review: Once Upon a Time in Los Angeles

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

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Shotgun Stories Blu-ray Review: The Sins of the Father Are Visited Upon the Children

Shotgun Stories is the work of a confident filmmaker.

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Superman vs. The Elite Movie Review: Does Might Make Right?

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

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Spider-Man (2002) Movie Review: A Spectacular Superhero Blockbuster

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

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Journey into Fear (1943) Blu-ray Review: A Briskly Paced, Espionage Thriller

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

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Kingdom of the Spiders Blu-ray Review: A Notable Entry in the Eco-Horror Genre

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

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Super Friends: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Justice League Cartoons Assemble

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

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “Trick or Treat” by Carl Barks

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.

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A Midsummer Night’s Sex Comedy Blu-ray Review: An Amusing Bedroom Farce

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

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Pursued (1947) Blu-ray Review: The Sins of the Families Are Visited Upon the Children

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

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