Gordon S. Miller

San Diego Comic-Con 2026: Saturday Programming Highlights

Where you may find me this day at the convention.

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San Diego Comic-Con 2026: Friday Programming Highlights

Where you may find me this day at the convention.

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San Diego Comic-Con 2026: Thursday Programming Highlights

Where you may find me this day at the convention.

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Book Review: Nancy For All Seasons by Ernie Bushmiller

Nancy For All Seasons is jam packed with laughs as it conveys a child’s life from a simpler time.

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Gilmore Girls: The Series Blu-ray Review: Days of Their Lives

It’s easy to see why the delightful Gilmore Girls was such a hit and remains so decades later.

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Book Review: The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers: The Idiots Abroad and Other Follies (Volume 6) by Gilbert Shelton & Paul Mavrides

Shelton and Mavrides do a great job of tying together all the plotlines and characters in a satisfying way.

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The Gay Divorcee Blu-ray Review: Astaire and Rogers. Together Again for the First Time

While great talents on their own, The Gay Divorcee reveals what a winning idea it was to pair Astaire and Rogers together.

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White Zombie (1932) Blu-ray Review: A Fun, Spooky Relic

For those that can appreciate its historical significance as opposed to those looking to be wowed by its A/V presentation.

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Minority Report 4K UHD Review: One of Spielberg’s Best Films of the Century

The action and mystery draw the viewer in while the themes and concepts stay with the viewer after the end credits.

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Million Dollar Legs (1932) Blu-ray Review: A Pre-Code International Farce

Million Dollar Legs has something for everyone and will have everything for someone.

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Speed Racer 4K UHD Review: A Spectacular Spectacle

While the film dazzles the viewer’s eyes and ears, underneath the screenplay’s camp veneer is a sweet story about family that should connect with one’s heart.

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Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations Volume 2 Blu-ray Review: Another Fine Collection

From Kit Parker Films comes Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations Volume 2, a two-disc set that contains nine of the comedy teams classic shorts and a trove of extras. The restorations are presented by Jeff Joseph / SabuCat in conjunction with the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Library of Congress. Buy Laurel…

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie Review: A Giant-size, Two-part TV Episode

A series of action set pieces rather than being a vehicle to tell a story of great depth.

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Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Spider-Man: Homecoming by Eleni Roussos

Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Spider-Man: Homecoming is the 15th release in the 22-book Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga series, which is republishing previously released art books as a resized matching set. This book plays with the series format by pretending to be Peter Parker’s high-school yearbook for Midtown School of…

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Book Review: My Gun Is the Jury! and Other Stories, Illustrated by Jack Davis and Wallace Wood

A well-deserved focus on the artistry of Davis and Wood which shows it takes serious skills to make silly drawing.

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Hold That Ghost 4K UHD Review: Plenty of Laughs and Suspense

The comic thriller blends crime and a haunted house.

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Book Review: The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers: Times of No Money: The Early Years (Volume 1) by Gilbert Shelton

Those who lived through the times or have/had similar experiences will identify with the characters and situations, but it’s not required to enjoy the stories and humor.

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Loopy De Loop: The Complete Collection Blu-ray Review: Smarter Than the Average French-Canadian Wolf

It’s wonderful that the Warner Archive Collection giving this lesser-known cartoon character a chance to be rediscovered.

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

Although the template for the Donald stories are familiar, Barks does a very good job creating entertaining stories that still feel fresh after writing the characters for decades.

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Tarzan and His Mate Blu-ray Review: Lions and Rhinos and Crocodiles! Oh My!

An enjoyable jungle adventure with a plot and characters as simplistic as Weissmuller’s monosyllabic portrayal.

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Scooby’s All-Star Laff-A-Lympics Complete Collection Blu-ray Review: Games Cartoon Animals Play

Fans of these characters should enjoy seeing them brought together in this massive crossover series.

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Book Review: Martin Scorsese: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work by Ian Nathan

The book explores the career of a man, who author Ian Nathan refers to in his Introduction as “surely the most revered director alive.”

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The Man Who Wasn’t There Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: The Unintended Consequences of Dry Cleaning

A well-made crime drama that keeps the viewer invested in where its story leads.

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The Optimist Movie Review: Stories Are Healing

A heartfelt tale about survivor’s guilt and how not carrying an emotional burden alone can allow a person to thrive.

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Hamnet Is the Pick of the Week

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.

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Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 by Jacob Johnston

A psychedelic trip through the shared imaginations of the production’s artists.

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2026 Oscar-Nominated Live-Action Short Films Review

If I was an Oscar voter, I would select the one that comes the closest to achieving its goal, which is ….

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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse 4K UHD Review: There and Back Again

Francis Ford Coppola dreams an impossible dream.

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2026 Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films Review

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…

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Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy 4K UHD Review: That’s a Wrap on Their Monster Movies

Has more in common with an international spy thriller than a horror movie.

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Yes: Symphonic Live Blu-ray Review: Performing at a High Level in 2001

The inclusion of the orchestra adds a nice element to the arrangements, differentiating this from other live releases.

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Twilight Zone: The Movie Blu-ray Review: An Uneven Affair

Fans of the TV series are likely to be disappointed.

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Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 4K UHD Review: A Good Balance of Horror and Comedy

The stars encounter another classic monster and “meet” Boris Karloff for the second time.

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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

The first home-video release of all the Tom and Jerry cartoons uncut and in chronological order.

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One Battle After Another Blu-ray Review: Bizarre Love Triangle

A memorable addition to PTA’s filmography.

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Laurel & Hardy: Year Three – The Newly Restored 1929 Silents Blu-ray Review: The End of a (Silent) Era

A collection of funny films that sees the duo seamlessly transition from silent to sound pictures.

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Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Don’t Worry, Be Happy This Is Available

Unlike some series that frequently repeat the same premise, the diversity in the plots make the show easier to binge.

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Book Review: The Life and Death of Fritz the Cat by R. Crumb

In these stories, Fritz the Cat is a fascinating character, though not always an appealing one, which is part of the point.

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The Killer (1989) Deluxe 4K UHD Review: A Breathtaking Ballet of Blood and Bullets

A thrilling buddy picture that Woo elevates with his directorial style.

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Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man 4K UHD Review: Does a Great Job Blending Genres

A contributing factor to the film’s success are the fun special effects.

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Book Review: A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap by Rob Reiner et al.

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…

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Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Doctor Strange by Jacob Johnston

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.

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At the Circus Blu-ray Review: Send in the Clowns

While it doesn’t match their best films, the comic and musical sequences with the brothers are entertaining.

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Isle of Dogs Criterion Collection Review: A Boy and His Dog and Other Dogs

The attention to detail is stunning, and the UHD video presentation allows for each frame to engage the viewer’s eye.

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Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein 4K UHD Review: One of the Best Horror Comedies

The film is highly recommend and Kino Lorber Studio Classics’ 4K UHD release delivers an impressive picture.

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