Laurel & Hardy: Year Two – The Newly Restored 1928 Silents Blu-ray Review: A Must Have for Comedy Fans
By Gordon S. Miller |
It will be on my “Best Blu-ray of 2024” list.
1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever! Blu-ray Review: They Make the Case
By Gordon S. Miller |
A documentary that celebrates pop culture of that landmark year by those who love the films and those involved in the making of them.
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three Blu-ray Review: The End of an Era
By Gordon S. Miller |
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 Blu-ray Review: Enter the Car Wash
By Gordon S. Miller |
Black Belt Jones is a very good introduction to those unfamiliar with the blaxploitation genre.
Looney Tunes Collector’s Choice: Vol. 4 Blu-ray Is the Pick of the Week
By Gordon S. Miller |
Guess who’s back, back again?
The Elephant Man Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
By Gordon S. Miller |
The film succeeds in telling a moving story well executed by the talented cast and crew assembled.
September (1987) Blu-ray Review: An August Night’s Relationship Drama
By Gordon S. Miller |
September is Allen’s take on a chamber drama.
Swingers Blu-ray Review: Once Upon a Time in Los Angeles
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s “so money” it exploded the careers of Jon Favreau, co-star Vince Vaughn, and director Doug Liman.
Shotgun Stories Blu-ray Review: The Sins of the Father Are Visited Upon the Children
By Gordon S. Miller |
Shotgun Stories is the work of a confident filmmaker.
Superman vs. The Elite Movie Review: Does Might Make Right?
By Gordon S. Miller |
Asks a very intriguing question, unfortunately, it isn’t dealt with satisfactorily.
Spider-Man (2002) Movie Review: A Spectacular Superhero Blockbuster
By Gordon S. Miller |
Director Sam Raimi was given the great responsibility of bringing Spider-Man to the silver screen and he succeeded.
Journey into Fear (1943) Blu-ray Review: A Briskly Paced, Espionage Thriller
By Gordon S. Miller |
Joseph Cotten is very good in his role of a man responding to the various changes in his circumstances.
Kingdom of the Spiders Blu-ray Review: A Notable Entry in the Eco-Horror Genre
By Gordon S. Miller |
For those who like their horror mild and creepy, Kingdom of the Spiders fits the bill.
Super Friends: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Justice League Cartoons Assemble
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fans of the Super Friends should delight in having all their adventures gathered.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “Trick or Treat” by Carl Barks
By Gordon S. Miller |
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 Midsummer Night’s Sex Comedy Blu-ray Review: An Amusing Bedroom Farce
By Gordon S. Miller |
A whimsical comedy for those looking for light, romantic fare.
Pursued (1947) Blu-ray Review: The Sins of the Families Are Visited Upon the Children
By Gordon S. Miller |
While the plot is simple, the talented cast bring the characters to life and elevate the film.
Hanna-Barbera’s Superstars 10 Blu-ray Review: A Good Collection for Young Cartoon-Watchers
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fans of the characters’s original cartoons might find them too juvenile, but they are pleasant children’s entertainment.
Saturday Night (2024) Movie Review: Will the Revolution Be Televised?
By Gordon S. Miller |
A captivating depiction of the chaos involved in putting on a television show.
Book Review Godzilla: The Encyclopedia by Shinji Nishikawa
By Gordon S. Miller |
A valuable resource about the Godzilla franchise.
Rainbow: Live in Munich 1977 Review: A Heavy-Hitting, Hard Rock Performance
By Gordon S. Miller |
They are definitely one of the heaviest bands of the era.
Los Angeles Comic Con 2024 Programming Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
The following is the programming I am most interested in attending.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “Mystery of the Swamp” by Carl Barks
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
Fail Safe Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: It’s the End of the World as They Know It (and No One Feels Fine)
By Gordon S. Miller |
While Fail Safe has been overshadowed by its comedic cousin for decades, it deserves to shine in the spotlight.
The Boy and the Heron Blu-ray Review: The Return of the King (of Animation)
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Iron Man 3 by Marie Javins & Stuart Moore
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
Man on the Moon Blu-ray Review: Jim Carrey Brings Andy Kaufman to Life
By Gordon S. Miller |
Director Milos Forman reteamed with screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski for another biopic of an American original.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Blu-ray Review: Captures the Film’s Visual and Auditory Thrills
By Gordon S. Miller |
The action has to be seen to be believed.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “A Christmas For Shacktown” by Carl Barks
By Gordon S. Miller |
While I enjoy the stories, I am fascinated by Barks’ approach to Donald because he is rarely the hero.
Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of The Avengers by Jason Surrell
By Gordon S. Miller |
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,
Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Review: Welcome to the MCFU
By Gordon S. Miller |
The merc with the (filthy) mouth returns in yet another multiverse mash-up that bids farewell to the Fox Marvel Universe.
The Fall Guy (2024) Blu-ray Review: An Entertaining Industry Send-Up
By Gordon S. Miller |
The unsung Hollywood hero, the stunt man, gets the spotlight.
The Flash: The Original Series Blu-ray Review: A Flashback to a Simpler Time for Superheroes
By Gordon S. Miller |
Some viewers may enjoy this throwback to an earlier era.
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 Sunday Programming Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
Gordon’s Top 5 panels for Sunday are…
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 Saturday Programming Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
Gordon’s Top 5 panels for Saturday are…
San Diego Comic-Con 2024: Friday Programming Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
Gordon’s Top 5 panels for Friday are…
San Diego Comic-Con 2024: Thursday Programming Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
Gordon’s Top 5 panels for Thursday are…
Le samouraï Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Well-Executed French Neo-noir
By Gordon S. Miller |
Arguably one of the best noirs put to film.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Blu-ray Review: Together Again for the First Time
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
Tribeca 2024 Review: Missing from Fire Trail Road
By Gordon S. Miller |
There’s no denying how tragic these stories are nor how important it is they be told.
Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Captain America: The First Avenger by Matthew K. Manning
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Art of Captain America is marvelous in its own right.
Dexter’s Laboratory: The Complete Series DVD Review: As Inventive As Its Main Character
By Gordon S. Miller |
Recommend for fans of animation and comedy.
Tribeca 2024 Review: The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth
By Gordon S. Miller |
What if the experiment was flawed from the start and the results tainted?
Dune Part Two Blu-ray Review: Will the Prophecy Be Fulfilled?
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s a visually impressive endeavor that never gets so big it forgets the small moments between characters are what drive a story forward.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “The Old Castle’s Secret” by Carl Barks
By Gordon S. Miller |
Barks once again provides an entertaining blend of adventure and comedy.
Welcome Back, Kotter: The Complete Series DVD Review: A Funny Show Even When Dealing with Serious Topics
By Gordon S. Miller |
The storylines are frequently about issues that high-schoolers deal with.
Tribeca 2024 Review: Hacking Hate
By Gordon S. Miller |
A compelling documentary that is more chilling than any horror movie.
Tribeca 2024 Review: Shelf Life
By Gordon S. Miller |
Shelf Life shows cheese is an interesting subject to be the focus of a documentary. Unfortunately, it’s not always an interesting documentary.
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Movie Review: When Worlds Collide
By Gordon S. Miller |
Recommended no matter what Earth you currently reside on.
Fletch Lives (Special Edition) Blu-ray Review: A Subpar Sequel
By Gordon S. Miller |
Unfortunately, Chevy Chase and director Michael Ritchie aren’t able to recreate the success of the first Fletch.