The Man Who Wasn’t There Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: The Unintended Consequences of Dry Cleaning
By Gordon S. Miller |
A well-made crime drama that keeps the viewer invested in where its story leads.
The Optimist Movie Review: Stories Are Healing
By Gordon S. Miller |
A heartfelt tale about survivor’s guilt and how not carrying an emotional burden alone can allow a person to thrive.
Hamnet Is the Pick of the Week
By Gordon S. Miller |
Although my trepidation over the subject matter of dealing with the loss of a loved has put off my seeing it, being a fan of Buckley’s work for a while has me curious to see it.
The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection Blu-ray Review: Geared More for the Serious Animation Collector
By Gordon S. Miller |
The mix might not strong enough for the causal cartoon fan.
Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 by Jacob Johnston
By Gordon S. Miller |
A psychedelic trip through the shared imaginations of the production’s artists.
2026 Oscar-Nominated Live-Action Short Films Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
If I was an Oscar voter, I would select the one that comes the closest to achieving its goal, which is ….
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse 4K UHD Review: There and Back Again
By Gordon S. Miller |
Francis Ford Coppola dreams an impossible dream.
2026 Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Starting February 20, the 2026 Oscar-nominated Short Films will be available in theaters. This is the only opportunity for audiences to watch all of the short film nominees in theaters before the 98th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, March 15, 2024. Each nominee is released in one of three distinct feature-length compilations according to their…
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy 4K UHD Review: That’s a Wrap on Their Monster Movies
By Gordon S. Miller |
Has more in common with an international spy thriller than a horror movie.
Yes: Symphonic Live Blu-ray Review: Performing at a High Level in 2001
By Gordon S. Miller |
The inclusion of the orchestra adds a nice element to the arrangements, differentiating this from other live releases.
Twilight Zone: The Movie Blu-ray Review: An Uneven Affair
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fans of the TV series are likely to be disappointed.
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 4K UHD Review: A Good Balance of Horror and Comedy
By Gordon S. Miller |
The stars encounter another classic monster and “meet” Boris Karloff for the second time.
Tom and Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958) Blu-ray Review: One of the Best Animation Sets to Date and That There Will Ever Be
By Gordon S. Miller |
The first home-video release of all the Tom and Jerry cartoons uncut and in chronological order.
One Battle After Another Blu-ray Review: Bizarre Love Triangle
By Gordon S. Miller |
A memorable addition to PTA’s filmography.
Comic Book Review: Uncle Scrooge: Issue #04: The McDuck Journals: The Klondike Years by Kari Korhonen
By Gordon S. Miller |
Korhonen has written a fun throwback adventure.
Laurel & Hardy: Year Three – The Newly Restored 1929 Silents Blu-ray Review: The End of a (Silent) Era
By Gordon S. Miller |
A collection of funny films that sees the duo seamlessly transition from silent to sound pictures.
Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Don’t Worry, Be Happy This Is Available
By Gordon S. Miller |
Unlike some series that frequently repeat the same premise, the diversity in the plots make the show easier to binge.
Book Review: The Life and Death of Fritz the Cat by R. Crumb
By Gordon S. Miller |
In these stories, Fritz the Cat is a fascinating character, though not always an appealing one, which is part of the point.
The Killer (1989) Deluxe 4K UHD Review: A Breathtaking Ballet of Blood and Bullets
By Gordon S. Miller |
A thrilling buddy picture that Woo elevates with his directorial style.
Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man 4K UHD Review: Does a Great Job Blending Genres
By Gordon S. Miller |
A contributing factor to the film’s success are the fun special effects.
Book Review: Godzilla: The First 70 Years: The Official Illustrated History of the Japanese Productions by Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski
By Gordon S. Miller |
Highly recommended but put this monster of a book on a bottom shelf of your library.
Book Review: A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap by Rob Reiner et al.
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Story of Spinal Tap is presented in two stories. In two-thirds of the book, A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever is the account of how the film was made as told by its co-writer/director Rob Reiner with co-writers/actors Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer. Flip it over and Smell the Book is…
Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Doctor Strange by Jacob Johnston
By Gordon S. Miller |
Of any book in the series up to this point, The Art of Doctor Strange seems to be where the artists tapped the deepest into their imaginations.
At the Circus Blu-ray Review: Send in the Clowns
By Gordon S. Miller |
While it doesn’t match their best films, the comic and musical sequences with the brothers are entertaining.
Isle of Dogs Criterion Collection Review: A Boy and His Dog and Other Dogs
By Gordon S. Miller |
The attention to detail is stunning, and the UHD video presentation allows for each frame to engage the viewer’s eye.
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein 4K UHD Review: One of the Best Horror Comedies
By Gordon S. Miller |
The film is highly recommend and Kino Lorber Studio Classics’ 4K UHD release delivers an impressive picture.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck: “Christmas in Duckburg” by Carl Barks
By Gordon S. Miller |
This volume delivers a good variety of stories and a good variety of characters from the Disney Duck universe.
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: A Comedy of (a Lack of) Manners
By Gordon S. Miller |
Throughout the series, David mines humor from uncomfortable situations as Larry pushes boundaries in his questioning and mocking of social norms.
Peanuts: Ultimate TV Specials Collection DVD Review: Hours of Animated Entertainment from the Mind of Charles Schulz
By Gordon S. Miller |
Many of the specials present are so humorous and insightful, they are worth revisiting repeatedly and worth showing to new generations.
Book Review: David Lynch: His Work, His World by Tom Huddleston
By Gordon S. Miller |
A fascinating biography that should please longtime Lynch fans and those new to his work and his world.
Book Review: Wes Anderson All the Films: The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short by Christophe Narbonne
By Gordon S. Miller |
An essential resource for those who want to learn more about Anderson’s filmography.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Legacy Collection DVD Review: Makes for Many a Good Evening
By Gordon S. Miller |
A compelling TV series, comprised of nearly 300 well-written stories.
Book Review: X-Men ’97: The Art and Making of the Animated Series by James Field
By Gordon S. Miller |
A must-own for fans who want to learn more about the work that went into bringing the series to life.
A Song for You: The Austin City Limits Story Blu-ray Review: A Celebration of Its Ruby Anniversary
By Gordon S. Miller |
A wonderful document about a series that is and remains both a television and a music institution.
Little House on the Prairie: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: A Tenderhearted Family Drama
By Gordon S. Miller |
While the characters aren’t morally complex, the producers and writers instead are more interested in the promotion of the better angels of our nature.
Book Review: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock: The Making of the Classic Film by John Tenuto and Maria Jose Tenuto
By Gordon S. Miller |
For fans in search of a great book about the making of Star Trek III, the Tenutos absolutely deliver the goods.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck: “The Lonely Lighthouse on Cape Quack” by Carl Barks
By Gordon S. Miller |
Although taken from the last decade of his tenure, Barks’s writing and artwork still impress.
Scoop (2006) Blu-ray Review: London Murder Mystery
By Gordon S. Miller |
Pleasant enough as light entertainment, but for longtime Allen fans, it pales in comparison to his previous work.
Tarzan of the Apes (1918) Blu-ray Review: A Stealth Elmo Lincoln Double Feature
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s more an interesting artifact from a bygone era than a good movie.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Goofy: “Super Goof and the Strange Case of Dr. Syclocks”
By Gordon S. Miller |
Paul Murray’s art is a real standout.
Shari & Lamb Chop DVD Review: A Comedy Team of One
By Gordon S. Miller |
It shines a well-deserved spotlight on a pioneer in children’s television.
Touché Turtle and Dum Dum: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: A Fun Cartoon Filled with Heroic Slapstick
By Gordon S. Miller |
Their missions take them the world over, and they are not bound by time either.
Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Captain America: Civil War by Jacob Johnston
By Gordon S. Miller |
The book highlights the talented artists who helped bring this superhero epic to the silver screen by presenting some of the marvelous imagery they created.
Airplane II: The Sequel Blu-ray Review: More Like Airplane II: The Remake
By Gordon S. Miller |
Pales in comparison to original, which is inevitable due to the similarities.
Spinal Tap: The End Continues Album Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
The album is worth a listen for fans, but nothing here rises to the brilliance of their first batch of songs.
Knight Rider (1982): The Complete Series 4K UHD Review: Boy Meets Car
By Gordon S. Miller |
Knight Rider is definitely a series of its era, but if you buy the premise, you are in.
Spenser: For Hire: The Complete Series DVD Review: Robert Urich Is on the Case
By Gordon S. Miller |
Although formulaic, Spenser is engaging through the combination of Urich’s charisma, Brooks’s coolness, and the quality of the writing.
The Bad Guys 2 Collector’s Edition 4K UHD Review: A Sequel That Strikes Gold
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Bad Guys 2 is an entertaining action movie the whole family can enjoy together.
Emergency!: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: The Paramedic Adventures of Gage and DeSoto
By Gordon S. Miller |
In addition to the thrilling action, the comedic camaraderie of the firefighters makes the show appealing.
Tron: Ares Movie Review: Never Digs Beyond the Surface
By Gordon S. Miller |
Viewed in 3D Dolby Cinema, Tron: Ares’s audio-visual presentation is so impressive it makes it worth experiencing in that format.
















































