Gordon S. Miller

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

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

Welcome these stories into your Star Trek library.

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

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

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

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.

And the nominees are…

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

And the nominees are…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the best television programs of 2017.

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

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

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

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.

The artwork is the real stand out.

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

Here’s a perfect gift for Johnny Carson fans.

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

A must-see for fans of either man.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

There is no doubt how well the HD presentation succeeds.

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

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

A captivating Cold War political thriller that resonates stronger today than it has in years.

Recommended for the impressive art it showcases.