Gordon S. Miller

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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Hanna-Barbera’s Superstars 10 Blu-ray Review: A Good Collection for Young Cartoon-Watchers

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

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Saturday Night (2024) Movie Review: Will the Revolution Be Televised?

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

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Book Review Godzilla: The Encyclopedia by Shinji Nishikawa

A valuable resource about the Godzilla franchise.

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Rainbow: Live in Munich 1977 Review: A Heavy-Hitting, Hard Rock Performance

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

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Los Angeles Comic Con 2024 Programming Highlights

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

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “Mystery of the Swamp” by Carl Barks

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.

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Cinema Sentries

Fail Safe Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: It’s the End of the World as They Know It (and No One Feels Fine)

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

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The Boy and the Heron Blu-ray Review: The Return of the King (of Animation)

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.

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Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Iron Man 3 by Marie Javins & Stuart Moore

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.

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Man on the Moon Blu-ray Review: Jim Carrey Brings Andy Kaufman to Life

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

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “A Christmas For Shacktown” by Carl Barks

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

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Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of The Avengers by Jason Surrell

What makes The Art of The Avengers so interesting is that while Phase One of the MCU was concluding, the artists had to deal with the evolution of characters,

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Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Review: Welcome to the MCFU

The merc with the (filthy) mouth returns in yet another multiverse mash-up that bids farewell to the Fox Marvel Universe.

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The Fall Guy (2024) Blu-ray Review: An Entertaining Industry Send-Up

The unsung Hollywood hero, the stunt man, gets the spotlight.

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The Flash: The Original Series Blu-ray Review: A Flashback to a Simpler Time for Superheroes

Some viewers may enjoy this throwback to an earlier era.

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San Diego Comic-Con 2024 Sunday Programming Highlights

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San Diego Comic-Con 2024 Saturday Programming Highlights

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San Diego Comic-Con 2024: Friday Programming Highlights

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San Diego Comic-Con 2024: Thursday Programming Highlights

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Blu-ray Review: Together Again for the First Time

Even though the names and places change, it’s still the same basic premise of giant monsters fighting giant monsters and the accompanying destruction that ensues.

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Tribeca 2024 Review: Missing from Fire Trail Road

There’s no denying how tragic these stories are nor how important it is they be told.

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Tribeca 2024 Review: The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth

What if the experiment was flawed from the start and the results tainted?

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Dune Part Two Blu-ray Review: Will the Prophecy Be Fulfilled?

It’s a visually impressive endeavor that never gets so big it forgets the small moments between characters are what drive a story forward.

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “The Old Castle’s Secret” by Carl Barks

Barks once again provides an entertaining blend of adventure and comedy.

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Welcome Back, Kotter: The Complete Series DVD Review: A Funny Show Even When Dealing with Serious Topics

The storylines are frequently about issues that high-schoolers deal with.

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