The Night of the Grizzly (Olive Signature) Blu-ray Review: An Enjoyable, Classic Western
By Gordon S. Miller |
Clint Walker is a commanding, comforting presence on screen.
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story Blu-ray Review: A Highlight of the 2015/2016 Television Season
By Gordon S. Miller |
An impressive miniseries that sheds light on a significant event in American history.
Book Review: The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 20: 1961-1962 by Chester Gould
By Gordon S. Miller |
Gould’s writing over the 18 months collected here is entertaining and the art remains first rate.
Bob Hope: Hope for the Holidays DVD Review: Pop-culture Relics from a Bygone Era
By Gordon S. Miller |
This disc should be enjoyed by fans of Hope and the era as well as those curious about both.
Chad Derdowski Chooses to Answer Questions about ‘Fortune Favors the Bold’
By Gordon S. Miller |
“[It] is not a parody because it is a fantasy/sword n’ sorcery book – but maybe it’s safe to say that it gently teases those genres a bit.” – Chad Derdowski
Finding Dory Blu-ray Combo Review: You Will Believe an Octopus Can Drive
By Gordon S. Miller |
An entertaining film though it suffers from similarities to its predecessor.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Movie Review: The Rebels Strike Back
By Gordon S. Miller |
A special-effects wonder filled with good action; however, the plot is not well thought out.
The Right Stuff (30th Anniversary Edition) Blu-ray Review: A Real Superhero Movie
By Gordon S. Miller |
A marvelous look at the men who risked their lives to make the impossible possible.
AFI Fest 2016 Review: Mifune: The Last Samurai: A Wonderful Remembrance
By Gordon S. Miller |
A straightforward biography that reveals little more than the story of the man’s life.
Citizen Kane 75th Anniversary Blu-ray Review: One of the Medium’s Most Visually Compelling Films
By Gordon S. Miller |
Caveat emptor, it’s a reissue of the 70th Anniversary release.
AFI Fest 2016 Review: Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fans should enjoy the up-close look that Bright Lights provides of the women in this interesting biography.
Johnny Guitar (Olive Signature) Blu-ray Review: A Captivating Story Populated with Complex Characters
By Gordon S. Miller |
The rare Western where strong, interesting female characters are the leads of the story while the men take a backseat.
AFI Fest 2016 Review: The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
By Gordon S. Miller |
At 71 minutes, director Ida Lupino has crafted a lean, mean thriller.
Iggy Pop: Post Pop Depression: Live at the Royal Albert Hall Review: An Impressive, Raucous Affair
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s fitting the show concludes with “Success” because that’s an accurate description of what this concert is.
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes’ Smarter Brother Blu-ray Review: Entertaining but Uneven
By Gordon S. Miller |
The comedy isn’t consistent nor is it consistently funny.
Book Review: TV Finales FAQ by Stephen Tropiano and Holly Van Buren
By Gordon S. Miller |
All that’s left to know about the endings of your favorite TV shows.
Thanks for the Memories: The Bob Hope Specials DVD Review: A Marvelous Hollywood Scrapbook
By Gordon S. Miller |
I gotta tell ya, it’s a real treat that this set has been released.
Los Angeles Podcast Festival 2016 – Saturday Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
What I saw and heard in the ballrooms of the Sofitel Los Angeles.
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever Six-DVD Set Review: A Happy Anniversary
By Gordon S. Miller |
More than the causal fan needs and delivers more than the hardcore fan will expect.
An American Werewolf in London (Full Moon Edition) Blu-ray Review: Its Cult-classic Status Is Certainly Warranted
By Gordon S. Miller |
Required by law to state “You’ll howl with laughter.”
A Town Called Panic: Double Fun Movie Review: The Bad Boys Are Back
By Gordon S. Miller |
Celebrate Art House Theater Day with Cowboy, Indian, and Horse.
L.A. Confidential (Two-Disc Special Edition) DVD Review: A Masterful Film Noir
By Gordon S. Miller |
A classic film that will long be remembered and appreciated.
The Flash (2014): The Complete Second Season Blu-ray Review: At Its Core, The Series Is a Family Drama
By Gordon S. Miller |
An entertaining show that stands out among the glut of superhero programs.
The Monkees: Season 2 DVD Review: The Monkees Take Control
By Gordon S. Miller |
The TV series that best exemplifies the 1960s.
Book Review: Star Trek: The Classic UK Comics, Volume 1 (1969-1970)
By Gordon S. Miller |
I’d highly recommend looking inside Volume 1 before buying it.
Ash vs Evil Dead: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: The Return of the King, Baby
By Gordon S. Miller |
All involved can take great pride with the results.
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Monolith of Phobos Album Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Trust us: “You oughta try it, you really oughta try it…”.
Speedy Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: The End of an Era
By Gordon S. Miller |
Harold Lloyd hits a comedy home run in his last silent film.
Concert Review: Sting & Peter Gabriel, Hollywood Bowl, 07/18/16
By Gordon S. Miller |
It was such a treat to see musicians so filled with joy playing together.
‘Neath the Arizona Skies Blu-ray Review: A Satisfying, Inconsequential Western
By Gordon S. Miller |
John Wayne takes on bad guys. What more do you need?
Key & Peele: The Complete Series Is the Pick of the Week
By Gordon S. Miller |
This week brings us the funniest comedy duo of the decade, a sci-fi remake, a sci-fi original, a motion comic, and more.
The Rolling Stones: Totally Stripped Review: Totally Enjoyable
By Gordon S. Miller |
Live from 1995, it’s the Rolling Stones.
The In-Laws (1979) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: So Funny It Never Wears out Its Welcome
By Gordon S. Miller |
Run in a serpentine pattern to get yourself a copy.
Rifftrax Live: MST3K Reunion Show Review: Reunited and It Feels So Good
By Gordon S. Miller |
Shake hands with laughter at the year’s biggest comedy reunion.
Roots: The Complete Original Series Blu-ray Review: A Powerful Story About a Family and a Country
By Gordon S. Miller |
Not just an important television drama, but an essential component that should be used when teaching U.S. History.
Book Review: The Complete Steve Canyon, Volume 6: 1957-1958 by Milton Caniff
By Gordon S. Miller |
Caniff has a good sense of drama, suspense, and humor that keeps the reader seeking the next strip.
Grateful Dead 2016 Meet-Up at the Movies: Sullivan Stadium, MA – 07/02/89 Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
It was so good I am already anticipating next year’s event.
Book Review: Pinocchio: The Making of the Disney Epic by J.B. Kaufman
By Gordon S. Miller |
No lie. This is a great book.
Justice League: The New Frontier DVD Review: An Adventure Worth Exploring
By Gordon S. Miller |
Good, superhero fun, but it noticeably falls short of the greatness it strives for.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Review: Return of the Franchise (to Great Heights)
By Gordon S. Miller |
One of the more memorable blockbusters in recent years, and the high-def presentation is a fantastic showcase for it.
Book Review: Hollywood Celebrates the Holidays: 1920-1970 by Karie Bible & Mary Mallory
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s a wonderful celebration of a bygone era.
Book Review: Star Trek: New Visions Volume 3 by John Byrne
By Gordon S. Miller |
Like the best episodes of the Original Series, the conflicts are believable, the stakes are high, yet there also are moments of humor.
Book Review: The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 19: 1959-1961 by Chester Gould
By Gordon S. Miller |
What’s fun about how Gould’s stories unravel is that they don’t always end when expected.
The Good Dinosaur Blu-ray Review: An Alternative Earth Offers a Universal Lesson
By Gordon S. Miller |
“Fear is the mind-killer.” – The Litany Against Fear from Frank Herbert’s “Dune”
Book Review: The Art of Regular Show by Shannon O’Leary
By Gordon S. Miller |
“An inside peek into how [they] go about creating the characters and crazy situations [viewers] see on TV every week.” – creator JG Quintel
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Complete Season 2 DVD Review: Open Channel C for Color
By Gordon S. Miller |
Recommended for any man, girl, or those not falling under those classifications who enjoy the ’60s spy genre.
2016 Oscar-nominated Live Action Short Films Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
All five films feature characters in situations that challenge them and their assumptions.
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault: Live at the Tokyo Dome 1990 Blu-ray Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
This entertaining performance proves all the naysayers wrong.
David Bowie: Station to Station (Special Edition) Album Review: A Great Piece of Work
By Gordon S. Miller |
Station to Station is special on its own, and the Special Edition is well worth owning for the live album.
TV Review: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: “Chardee Macdennis 2: Electric Boogaloo”
By Gordon S. Miller |
The season premiere finds the Gang involved in the typical outrageous high jinks fans have grown accustomed to and been delighted by.