The Manchurian Candidate (1962) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Assassination, She Wrote
By Gordon S. Miller |
A captivating Cold War political thriller that resonates stronger today than it has in years.
Book Review: The Art and Making of Kong: Skull Island by Simon Ward
By Gordon S. Miller |
Recommended for the impressive art it showcases.
Book Review: The Complete Steve Canyon, Volume 7: 1959-1960 by Milton Caniff
By Gordon S. Miller |
Another entertaining installment of adventure comic strips and another impressive showcase for Caniff’s skills.
Protocol DVD Review: Goldie Hawn Comedy Too Light-hearted for Its Own Good
By Gordon S. Miller |
For fans who like Goldie being Goldie, she takes part in mildly amusing antics.
Jane’s Addiction: Ritual De Lo Habitual – Alive at Twenty-Five Blu-ray Review: Thank You, Boys
By Gordon S. Miller |
An enjoyable look back at a classic album.
Eagles of Death Metal: I Love You All the Time: Live at the Olympia in Paris DVD Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Dedicated to victims of terrorism all around the world, the band marks a triumphant return to France with this concert.
Grateful Dead 2017 Meet-Up at the Movies: RFK Stadium, Wash. D.C. – 07/12/89 Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Another enjoyable night seeing the Dead come back to life.
Going in Style (2017) Blu-ray Review: Entertainment to Pass the Time
By Gordon S. Miller |
The main cast members are appealing even though their talents aren’t being fully utilized.
Free Fire Blu-ray Review: Pride and Stupidity Cometh Before the Fall
By Gordon S. Miller |
A hysterical showdown between gangs that couldn’t shoot straight.
Lost in America Is the Pick of the Week
By Gordon S. Miller |
Hope you have a nest egg ready to buy these releases.
Five Cool Things and San Diego Comic-Con 2017
By Gordon S. Miller |
There were cool things all over San Diego this weekend.
Hailing Frequencies Open with Dennis Hanon, IKV Stranglehold
By Gordon S. Miller |
A discussion about the long-running panel’s history and workings.
The Gumball Rally Blu-ray Review: An Amusing Racing Movie
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Warner Archive’s Blu-ray delivers quality video and good audio.
The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Stealth Double Feature
By Gordon S. Miller |
This release allows viewers to see Hitchcock at the early stage of career on his way to becoming a legendary director.
The Fate of the Furious Blu-ray Review: The Franchise Gets a Much-Needed Jump Start
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fate looks good for the F&F family and for fans.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Johnny and Friends Featuring Steve Martin, Robin Williams & Eddie Murphy DVD Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
In addition to how wonderful it is having Carson’s Tonight Show at one’s fingertips, it is interesting to compare the different styles of the comedians.
Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie Blu-ray Review: The Humor Buzz Wears Off Quickly
By Gordon S. Miller |
The movie plays like a dress rehearsal of an outline.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Treasury of Classic Tales, Volume One
By Gordon S. Miller |
A marvelous collection from the Disney vaults.
John Wick: Chapter 2 Blu-ray Review: I’m Thinking He’s Back and That’s Great News
By Gordon S. Miller |
Expect to see this on “Best Blu-rays of 2017” lists.
Ride the High Country Blu-ray Review: A Captivating Western
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Blu-ray’s video shines as bright as the film’s two lead actors.
RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party! Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Summer’s here and the time is right for riffing on the shorts.
High Noon (Olive Signature) Blu-ray Review: One is the Loneliest Number
By Gordon S. Miller |
Another impressive high-definition presentation in the Olive Signature line.
Book Review: Batman: A Celebration of the Classic TV Series by Bob Garcia and Joe Desris
By Gordon S. Miller |
A book no Bat-fan of the series should be without.
Where the Buffalo Roam Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: Its Appeal Is Likely Limited to Hunter S. Thompson Fans
By Gordon S. Miller |
An enjoyable excursion, but the film never gets weird enough for me.
Bob Hope Salutes the Troops DVD Review: Thanks for the Military Memories
By Gordon S. Miller |
Six TV specials recorded while Hope and company were on the road entertaining U.S. servicemen and women.
John Williams & Steven Spielberg: The Ultimate Collection Album Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
It offers essential movie music that no fan should be without plus some material that is worth being rediscovered.
Book Review: Star Wars: The Complete Classic Newspaper Comics, Vol. 1
By Gordon S. Miller |
An enjoyable throwback to the early days as George Lucas’ fictional universe was expanding.
Twin Peaks: The Definitive Gold Box Edition (The Complete Series) DVD Review: One of the Most Original TV Series to Ever Hit the Airwaves
By Gordon S. Miller |
Best watched while enjoying a slice of cherry pie, a few donuts, and some “damn good coffee.”
The Red Skelton Hour in Color 3-DVD Set Review: An Entertaining, Old-fashioned Variety Show
By Gordon S. Miller |
Skelton ends every show hoping he and the gang have at least brought a moment of entertainment into the viewer’s life, which they do many times over.
Book Review: The Marvel Vault by Thomas, Sanderson, and Manning
By Gordon S. Miller |
A fascinating trip down memory lane for those curious about what went on behind the pages.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Blu-ray Review: An Impressive and Immersive High-def Experience
By Gordon S. Miller |
A delightful space fantasy with enough action to entertain the casual viewer and enough story elements and links to other works to please the Star Wars aficionado.
Neil Young Journeys Blu-ray Review: A Welcome Addition to Young’s Concert Filmography
By Gordon S. Miller |
Skip to the performances.
Book Review: James Bond: SPECTRE: The Complete Comic Strip Collection
By Gordon S. Miller |
Not only for your eyes.
Book Review: The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 21: 1962-1964 by Chester Gould
By Gordon S. Miller |
I wouldn’t recommend it as a starting point, but it is an enjoyable continuation of the Dick Tracy series.
The Quiet Man Blu-ray Review: Entertaining Escapism on the Emerald Isle
By Gordon S. Miller |
John Ford’s lighthearted film deals with love and marriage on a superficial level.
Book Review: Star Trek: New Visions Volume 4 by John Byrne
By Gordon S. Miller |
Byrne has a strong sense of who the characters are and puts them in compelling stories.
My Most Anticipated at the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Top 7 films at what will be my seventh time attending the festival.
Book Review: Tarzan on Film by Scott Tracy Griffin
By Gordon S. Miller |
Highly recommended for fans of Burroughs’ character as well as those with an interest in Hollywood history.
Doctor Strange (2016) Blu-ray Review: Marvel Goes Into the Mystic
By Gordon S. Miller |
An entertaining blockbuster on its own and as yet an other chapter in the MCU.
Mannix: The Second Season DVD Review: Smart, Believable Mysteries
By Gordon S. Miller |
During these 25 episodes, Mannix is shot four times, knocked unconscious eleven, and keeps coming back for more.
I Love Lucy: Superstar Special #2 DVD Review: Lucy and the Duke
By Gordon S. Miller |
Over 60 years old, the shows remain funny and timeless thanks to the writing and the cast. And yet, I find the Superstar Special DVD to be an odd release.
Doubt Blu-ray Review: One of the Best Modern Acting Ensembles
By Gordon S. Miller |
Without a doubt, I highly recommend seeing this movie,
Book Review: Li’l Abner: The Complete Dailies and Color Sundays, Volume 8: 1949-1950 by Al Capp
By Gordon S. Miller |
I can’t remember anything being as wildly absurd as Li’l Abner.
Dr. Mabuse: The Gambler Blu-ray Review: A Captivating Crime Thriller
By Gordon S. Miller |
A safe bet for silent-film fans.
The Mary Tyler Moore Show: The Complete Fifth Season DVD Review: Life After Rhoda
By Gordon S. Miller |
Created by James L. Brooks and Allan Burns, the series excels because it has a simple formula of great writing brought to life by great acting.
Book Review: The Complete David Bowie (Revised and Updated 2016 Edition) by Nicholas Pegg
By Gordon S. Miller |
Expanded and updated with 35,000 words of new material, this edition is likely to be the last, until a number of the inevitable posthumous releases dictates another.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: The Vault Series 6-DVD Review: Heeere’s the ’70s
By Gordon S. Miller |
No matter what size set one chooses (and I’d recommend the biggest one that can be afforded), it’s great to have access to The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and the hours of entertainment the show provided many years ago.