The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) Blu-ray Review: Plenty of Audacious Mischief
By Gordon S. Miller |
The adventures are thrilling for kids and those who remember being a kid.
Documentary Now! Seasons 1 & 2 Blu-ray Review: An Entertaining Anthology
By Gordon S. Miller |
“A [humorous] look back at the films that helped shape and innovate the world of documentary.”
Avengers: Infinity War Blu-ray Review: A Marvelous (pun intended) Superhero Movie
By Gordon S. Miller |
It was fun seeing so many characters interact, which helped distract from the plot issues.
Dragon Inn Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Villains Check In but They Don’t Check Out
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fans of the genre will do themselves a favor if they plan a stop at Dragon Inn.
Gravity Falls: The Complete Series Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: A “Strange and Wondrous” TV Show
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Treasury of Classic Tales, Volume Three
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s wonderful to experience the strips as readers did over 50 years ago and see the artistry on display.
Ready Player One Blu-ray Review: A Grand Spectacle Lacking Substance
By Gordon S. Miller |
The movie’s story has lessons to pass onto viewers, yet somehow they are overlooked by the filmmakers.
Skyscraper (2018) Movie Review: “Die Hard” in a Building
By Gordon S. Miller |
The stunt team and visual-effects artists are deserving of the most praise.
Shark Week: 30th Anniversary Collection Blu-ray Review: More Bark than Bite
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
Book Review: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Terra Incognita by Tipton, Tipton, Shasteen, Hernandez, Nieto
By Gordon S. Miller |
Terra Incognita was well written by the Tiptons and had the feeling of a television season.
The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection: Volume 2 (1966-1968) Blu-ray Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
This is recommend for fans of the character and for these type of comedic shorts.
Book Review: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Mirror Broken by Tipton, Tipton, Woodward, Kirchoff
By Gordon S. Miller |
This collection serves as a very good origin story, setting the stage for future adventures.
George Carlin Commemorative Collection Is the Pick of the Week
By Gordon S. Miller |
Here are a few titles worth picking up this week.
Jackass: Complete Movie and TV Collection DVD Review: Not for the Faint of Heart
By Gordon S. Miller |
Watching Jackass is a challenge in and of itself, but it’s hard not to laugh at the sheer idiocy and recklessness on display.
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited Review: A Marvelous Remembrance of the Man and his Work
By Gordon S. Miller |
“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
Solo: A Star Wars Story Movie Review: A Fun Addition to the Franchise
By Gordon S. Miller |
An entertaining space adventure that is best when it’s not spending time covering obvious connective plot points.
Book Review: The Complete Steve Canyon, Volume 8: 1961-1962 by Milton Caniff
By Gordon S. Miller |
Caniff continues to work at the top of his game.
Schlock DVD Review: “Appropriately Named”
By Gordon S. Miller |
The commentary by John Landis and Rick Baker makes for a much more entertaining experience than the movie itself.
The Dogfather / Misterjaw Blu-rays Review: More from the DePatie / Freleng Collection
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fans of both these cartoons will be happy to view them in high-definition along with the informative extras that are included.
Book Review: Star Wars: The Complete Classic Newspaper Comics, Vol. 2
By Gordon S. Miller |
They are fun adventures that don’t require one to be well versed in the movies or other media of the franchise.
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.