Paddington 2 Blu-ray Review: A Film Sweeter Than a Marmalade Sandwich
By Gordon S. Miller |
Paddington is earnest and sincere, as is the film, which is why it all works so well.
My (Tentative) 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival Schedule
By Gordon S. Miller |
I’ve done this nine years and picking what to watch at the fest never gets easier.
The Outlaw (1943) Blu-ray Review: Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime
By Gordon S. Miller |
While not a traditional western, The Outlaw does enough right to make it an entertaining watch.
Book Review: Star Trek: New Visions Volume 6 by John Byrne
By Gordon S. Miller |
Welcome these stories into your Star Trek library.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Blu-ray Review: Spectacle Trumps Story
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Blu-ray delivers a marvelous HD experience and will likely make best-of lists at the end of the year.
Darkest Hour Blu-ray Review: Gary Oldman Gives a Riveting Portrayal as Winston Churchill
By Gordon S. Miller |
A compelling historical drama about standing up for one’s beliefs in the face of great adversity.
Steven Universe: The Complete First Season DVD Review: An Adventure Well Worth Taking
By Gordon S. Miller |
Recommend for kids of all ages and families of all shapes and sizes.
The Complete Monterey Pop Festival (Remastered) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection: Volume 1 (1964-1966) Blu-ray Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Pink Panther was one of the biggest cartoon characters to spring from the swinging ’60s, and this set of 20 cartoons shows why.
Jabberwocky Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Frabjous Film! Callooh! Callay!
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s an amusing adventure filled with Terry Gilliam’s humor and sensibilities that showcases his directorial aesthetic.
Jabberwocky Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Frabjous Film! Callooh! Callay!
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s an amusing adventure filled with Terry Gilliam’s humor and sensibilities that showcases his directorial aesthetic.
The Best of The Carol Burnett Show: 50th Anniversary Edition 6-DVD Set Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
A must-own for fans of sketch comedy and variety shows.
It (2017) Blu-ray Review: Growing Up Is Scary
By Gordon S. Miller |
A scarier version of Stand By Me, It offers thrills and chills and more importantly interesting characters to care about.
Book Review: The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 23: 1966-1967 by Chester Gould
By Gordon S. Miller |
Those who prefer their Dick Tracy Earthbound will be pleased as will anyone who enjoys crime stories filled with sex and violence.
The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration Blu-ray Review: Armed with Will and Determination and Grace, Too
By Gordon S. Miller |
Ironically, the 30 songs played here make a brilliant introduction to the band as they said goodbye to their fans.
Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In: The Complete Second Season DVD Review: Still Funny? You Bet Your Bippy!
By Gordon S. Miller |
The humor of Laugh-In holds up, remaining just as wonderfully wacky as when it premiered.
Dunkirk (2017) Blu-ray Review: Bring the Boys Back Home
By Gordon S. Miller |
An outstanding war film that strikes a great balance between the inhumanity of the weaponry and the humanity of the individuals.
Samurai Jack: The Complete Fifth Season Blu-ray Review: Watch It!
By Gordon S. Miller |
One of the best television programs of 2017.
Miracle on 34th Street (70th Anniversary Edition) Blu-ray Review: To Believe or Not to Believe
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s easy to see how it has become a holiday classic no matter where one sits on the Idealist-Realist spectrum.
Book Review: Disney’s Christmas Classics
By Gordon S. Miller |
A delightful gift to readers from Disney and the Library of American Comics.
A Town Called Panic: The Collection Blu-ray Review: Belgium’s Greatest Export
By Gordon S. Miller |
GKIDS and Shout Factory! present what is arguably the funniest Blu-ray of 2017.
War for the Planet of the Apes Blu-ray Review: Hail, Caesar and the Film Crew!
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Treasury of Classic Tales, Volume Two
By Gordon S. Miller |
The artwork is the real stand out.
The Tragically Hip: Long Time Running Blu-ray Review: Beating the Inevitability of Death Just a Little Bit
By Gordon S. Miller |
A fantastic behind-the-scenes look at how the band, their team, and their fans dealt with this farewell tour.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: The Vault Series, Volumes 1-6 DVD Review: A Great Look Back at the King of Late Night
By Gordon S. Miller |
Here’s a perfect gift for Johnny Carson fans.
Black Sabbath: The End Blu-ray Review: A Fitting Swan Song
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Blu-ray deserves to recognized on “Best of 2017” lists.
AFI Fest 2017 Review: Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton
By Gordon S. Miller |
A must-see for fans of either man.
AFI Fest 2017 Review: The Shape of Water
By Gordon S. Miller |
Albeit an unusual love story, The Shape of Water is del Toro’s most accessible film.
Book Review: Star Trek: New Visions Volume 5 by John Byrne
By Gordon S. Miller |
Byrne understands the essence of what Star Trek is and why the Original Series was so successful.
DC Universe Original Movies: 10th Anniversary Collection Bonus Disc Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
If this ever becomes available for sale individually, DC fans would enjoy it.
Batman: Under the Red Hood Blu-ray Review: Pays off Better Than Expected
By Gordon S. Miller |
With a strong story, quality art, and a very good audio track, Batman: Under the Red Hood is recommend for fans of the character.
The Ballad of Cable Hogue Blu-ray Review: A Bland Western
By Gordon S. Miller |
For its fans, Warner Archive has created a satisfying high-definition presentation with interesting extras about the movie and its director.
The Honeymooners: Christmas Laughter DVD Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
No denying these episodes are entertaining, but not sure who the intended audience is for this release.
Geostorm 4DX Review: If You Intend to Weather This Storm, Do It in 4DX
By Gordon S. Miller |
The visual effects are so captivating, I wouldn’t be surprised to hear the phrase “Oscar-nominated Geostorm” next year.
Alice Cooper: Welcome to My Nightmare Special Edition DVD Review: Highly Recommended
By Gordon S. Miller |
A welcome addition to the collection of any Alice Cooper fan.
Ernie Kovacs: Take A Good Look: The Definitive Collection DVD Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
A treat for fans of Kovacs and this era of television.
The House (2017) Blu-ray Review: Silly but Slight
By Gordon S. Miller |
The ensemble generates laughs, but the movie feels like watching improv actors early in the workshop phase rather than a polished product.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Johnny and Friends 10-DVD Box Set Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
At nearly 29 hours, it offers a lot of laughs for fans of Carson, comedy, and classic television.
Five Cool Things and Tom Petty
By Gordon S. Miller |
A bright end to a week that got off to a rough start.
Book Review: The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 22: 1964-1965 by Chester Gould
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
Hype! Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: The Rise and Fall of Grunge
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
Wonder Woman (2017) Blu-ray Review: Entertaining, Uplifting, and Empowering
By Gordon S. Miller |
The viewer is invested because the good guys are compelling, thanks to the writing, and charming, thanks to the cast.
TV Review: Star Trek: Discovery: “The Vulcan Hello”
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In: The Complete First Season DVD Review: Highly Recommended for the Comedy Fan
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
The Lion King (The Circle of Life Edition) Blu-ray Review: Don’t Wait to Own It
By Gordon S. Miller |
Well worth having in one’s Disney video collection, but there’s no need to double dip.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Blu-ray Review: Family Matters
By Gordon S. Miller |
There is no doubt how well the HD presentation succeeds.
Sid & Nancy Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: They Did It Their Way
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s hard to care about Sid and Nancy when they care so little about themselves and those around them.
How to Be a Latin Lover Blu-ray Review: Doesn’t Know What It Wants to Be
By Gordon S. Miller |
A sharper focus on being either an adult comedy or a family comedy could have led to better results.