Gordon S. Miller

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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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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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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Cinema Sentries

The Tragically Hip: Long Time Running Blu-ray Review: Beating the Inevitability of Death Just a Little Bit

A fantastic behind-the-scenes look at how the band, their team, and their fans dealt with this farewell tour.

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Black Sabbath: The End Blu-ray Review: A Fitting Swan Song

The Blu-ray deserves to recognized on “Best of 2017” lists.

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AFI Fest 2017 Review: The Shape of Water

Albeit an unusual love story, The Shape of Water is del Toro’s most accessible film.

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Book Review: Star Trek: New Visions Volume 5 by John Byrne 

Byrne understands the essence of what Star Trek is and why the Original Series was so successful.

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DC Universe Original Movies: 10th Anniversary Collection Bonus Disc Review

If this ever becomes available for sale individually, DC fans would enjoy it.

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Batman: Under the Red Hood Blu-ray Review: Pays off Better Than Expected

With a strong story, quality art, and a very good audio track, Batman: Under the Red Hood is recommend for fans of the character.

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The Ballad of Cable Hogue Blu-ray Review: A Bland Western

For its fans, Warner Archive has created a satisfying high-definition presentation with interesting extras about the movie and its director.

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The Honeymooners: Christmas Laughter DVD Review

No denying these episodes are entertaining, but not sure who the intended audience is for this release.

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Geostorm 4DX Review: If You Intend to Weather This Storm, Do It in 4DX

The visual effects are so captivating, I wouldn’t be surprised to hear the phrase “Oscar-nominated Geostorm” next year.

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Alice Cooper: Welcome to My Nightmare Special Edition DVD Review: Highly Recommended

A welcome addition to the collection of any Alice Cooper fan.

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Ernie Kovacs: Take A Good Look: The Definitive Collection DVD Review

A treat for fans of Kovacs and this era of television.

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The House (2017) Blu-ray Review: Silly but Slight

The ensemble generates laughs, but the movie feels like watching improv actors early in the workshop phase rather than a polished product.

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Johnny and Friends 10-DVD Box Set Review

At nearly 29 hours, it offers a lot of laughs for fans of Carson, comedy, and classic television.

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Five Cool Things and Tom Petty

A bright end to a week that got off to a rough start.

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Book Review: The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 22: 1964-1965 by Chester Gould

While not the best volume to be introduced to Gould’s Dick Tracy, it is entertaining and contains a lot of what made the strip a success.

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Hype! Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: The Rise and Fall of Grunge

While being a fan of the music certainly adds to the enjoyment of Hype!, it’s not required to learn the cautionary tale it tells.

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Wonder Woman (2017) Blu-ray Review: Entertaining, Uplifting, and Empowering

The viewer is invested because the good guys are compelling, thanks to the writing, and charming, thanks to the cast.

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TV Review: Star Trek: Discovery: “The Vulcan Hello”

Star Trek: Discovery seems better suited for those who know little about Star Trek and those without hard, fast rules of what it should be.

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Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In: The Complete First Season DVD Review: Highly Recommended for the Comedy Fan

While the first season has a late-’60s sensibility and some of the references might slip by modern viewers, Laugh-In remains fresh and delivers a lot of laughs.

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The Lion King (The Circle of Life Edition) Blu-ray Review: Don’t Wait to Own It

Well worth having in one’s Disney video collection, but there’s no need to double dip.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Blu-ray Review: Family Matters

There is no doubt how well the HD presentation succeeds.

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Sid & Nancy Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: They Did It Their Way

It’s hard to care about Sid and Nancy when they care so little about themselves and those around them.

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How to Be a Latin Lover Blu-ray Review: Doesn’t Know What It Wants to Be

A sharper focus on being either an adult comedy or a family comedy could have led to better results.

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