Gordon S. Miller

LAFF 2018 Review: Making Montgomery Clift

An engaging, informative documentary about the man, his craft, and show business.

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The Man Who Cheated Himself Blu-ray Review: You Can’t Trust Anyone

Don’t cheat yourself, film noir fans. Pick up a copy.

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My (Current) 2018 Toronto International Film Festival Schedule

These are some of the places you’ll find me in Canada.

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Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In: The Complete Sixth Season DVD Review: Goodbye, Dick

Because they were kept in the vault for so long, this final season is like getting 24 new episodes for many fans of the show.

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Book Review: Star Trek: Lost Scenes by David Tilotta & Curt McAloney

A fascinating look at the series that is sure to be held in high esteem by fans.

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Deadpool 2 (Super Duper $@%!#& Cut) Blu-ray Review: It’s a Family Film, Sorta

An entertaining mix of action and comedy for those with a high tolerance for vulgarity (like myself).

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) Blu-ray Review: Plenty of Audacious Mischief

The adventures are thrilling for kids and those who remember being a kid.

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Documentary Now! Seasons 1 & 2 Blu-ray Review: An Entertaining Anthology

“A [humorous] look back at the films that helped shape and innovate the world of documentary.”

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Avengers: Infinity War Blu-ray Review: A Marvelous (pun intended) Superhero Movie

It was fun seeing so many characters interact, which helped distract from the plot issues.

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Dragon Inn Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Villains Check In but They Don’t Check Out

Fans of the genre will do themselves a favor if they plan a stop at Dragon Inn.

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Gravity Falls: The Complete Series Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: A “Strange and Wondrous” TV Show

Highly recommended for fans and for those curious to learn about this marvelous series because both the show and the Blu-ray presentation are of such high quality.

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Treasury of Classic Tales, Volume Three

It’s wonderful to experience the strips as readers did over 50 years ago and see the artistry on display.

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Ready Player One Blu-ray Review: A Grand Spectacle Lacking Substance

The movie’s story has lessons to pass onto viewers, yet somehow they are overlooked by the filmmakers.

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Skyscraper (2018) Movie Review: “Die Hard” in a Building

The stunt team and visual-effects artists are deserving of the most praise.

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Shark Week: 30th Anniversary Collection Blu-ray Review: More Bark than Bite

Other than the public’s deep fascination with sharks, it’s hard to understand how these oddly produced shows have been luring in viewers all these years.

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Book Review: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Terra Incognita by Tipton, Tipton, Shasteen, Hernandez, Nieto

Terra Incognita was well written by the Tiptons and had the feeling of a television season.

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The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection: Volume 2 (1966-1968) Blu-ray Review

This is recommend for fans of the character and for these type of comedic shorts.

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Book Review: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Mirror Broken by Tipton, Tipton, Woodward, Kirchoff

This collection serves as a very good origin story, setting the stage for future adventures.

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George Carlin Commemorative Collection Is the Pick of the Week

Here are a few titles worth picking up this week.

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Cinema Sentries

Jackass: Complete Movie and TV Collection DVD Review: Not for the Faint of Heart

Watching Jackass is a challenge in and of itself, but it’s hard not to laugh at the sheer idiocy and recklessness on display.

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The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited Review: A Marvelous Remembrance of the Man and his Work

“As children, we all live in a world of imagination, of fantasy, and for some of us that world of make-believe continues into adulthood.” Jim Henson

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Solo: A Star Wars Story Movie Review: A Fun Addition to the Franchise

An entertaining space adventure that is best when it’s not spending time covering obvious connective plot points.

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Book Review: The Complete Steve Canyon, Volume 8: 1961-1962 by Milton Caniff

Caniff continues to work at the top of his game.

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Schlock DVD Review: “Appropriately Named”

The commentary by John Landis and Rick Baker makes for a much more entertaining experience than the movie itself.

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The Dogfather / Misterjaw Blu-rays Review: More from the DePatie / Freleng Collection

Fans of both these cartoons will be happy to view them in high-definition along with the informative extras that are included.

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Book Review: Star Wars: The Complete Classic Newspaper Comics, Vol. 2

They are fun adventures that don’t require one to be well versed in the movies or other media of the franchise.

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Paddington 2 Blu-ray Review: A Film Sweeter Than a Marmalade Sandwich

Paddington is earnest and sincere, as is the film, which is why it all works so well.

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Cinema Sentries

My (Tentative) 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival Schedule

I’ve done this nine years and picking what to watch at the fest never gets easier.

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The Outlaw (1943) Blu-ray Review: Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime

While not a traditional western, The Outlaw does enough right to make it an entertaining watch.

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Book Review: Star Trek: New Visions Volume 6 by John Byrne

Welcome these stories into your Star Trek library.

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Blu-ray Review: Spectacle Trumps Story

The Blu-ray delivers a marvelous HD experience and will likely make best-of lists at the end of the year.

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Darkest Hour Blu-ray Review: Gary Oldman Gives a Riveting Portrayal as Winston Churchill

A compelling historical drama about standing up for one’s beliefs in the face of great adversity.

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Steven Universe: The Complete First Season DVD Review: An Adventure Well Worth Taking

Recommend for kids of all ages and families of all shapes and sizes.

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The Complete Monterey Pop Festival (Remastered) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review

While the video upgrade and single extra aren’t worth a double-dip, this three-disc set is a must-own for fans of classic rock and the ’60s.

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The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection: Volume 1 (1964-1966) Blu-ray Review

The Pink Panther was one of the biggest cartoon characters to spring from the swinging ’60s, and this set of 20 cartoons shows why.

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Jabberwocky Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Frabjous Film! Callooh! Callay!

It’s an amusing adventure filled with Terry Gilliam’s humor and sensibilities that showcases his directorial aesthetic.

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Jabberwocky Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Frabjous Film! Callooh! Callay!

It’s an amusing adventure filled with Terry Gilliam’s humor and sensibilities that showcases his directorial aesthetic.

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The Best of The Carol Burnett Show: 50th Anniversary Edition 6-DVD Set Review

A must-own for fans of sketch comedy and variety shows.

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It (2017) Blu-ray Review: Growing Up Is Scary

A scarier version of Stand By Me, It offers thrills and chills and more importantly interesting characters to care about.

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Book Review: The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 23: 1966-1967 by Chester Gould

Those who prefer their Dick Tracy Earthbound will be pleased as will anyone who enjoys crime stories filled with sex and violence.

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Cinema Sentries

The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration Blu-ray Review: Armed with Will and Determination and Grace, Too

Ironically, the 30 songs played here make a brilliant introduction to the band as they said goodbye to their fans.

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Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In: The Complete Second Season DVD Review: Still Funny? You Bet Your Bippy! 

The humor of Laugh-In holds up, remaining just as wonderfully wacky as when it premiered.

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Dunkirk (2017) Blu-ray Review: Bring the Boys Back Home

An outstanding war film that strikes a great balance between the inhumanity of the weaponry and the humanity of the individuals.

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Samurai Jack: The Complete Fifth Season Blu-ray Review: Watch It!

One of the best television programs of 2017.

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Miracle on 34th Street (70th Anniversary Edition) Blu-ray Review: To Believe or Not to Believe

It’s easy to see how it has become a holiday classic no matter where one sits on the Idealist-Realist spectrum.

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Book Review: Disney’s Christmas Classics

A delightful gift to readers from Disney and the Library of American Comics.

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A Town Called Panic: The Collection Blu-ray Review: Belgium’s Greatest Export

GKIDS and Shout Factory! present what is arguably the funniest Blu-ray of 2017.

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War for the Planet of the Apes Blu-ray Review: Hail, Caesar and the Film Crew!

War for the Planet of the Apes works as both the end of a trilogy or the continuation of the franchise, depending on what happens next.

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