Gordon S. Miller

AFI 2014 Review: Tales of the Grim Sleeper

A compelling and heartbreaking true-crime documentary.

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AFI Fest 2014 Review: Two Days, One Night

With superheros all the rage, it’s nice that there are people like the Dardennes creating films this.

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Book Review: Star Trek: Gold Key Archives, Volume 2

This is not your daddy’s Star Trek.

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Book Review: Star Trek: New Visions Volume 1 & Issue #3 by John Byrne

Byrne’s work is like watching a long-lost episode play before our eyes.

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Young Justice Blu-ray Review: A Super(hero) Show from Warner Archive

While using teenage main characters could have led to a series best suited for children, the realistic characters and smartly plotted stories make it accessible for all.

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Book Review: The Art of John Alvin by Andrea Alvin

You know his work. Now get to know the man.

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Cinema Sentries

TV Review: The Flash (2014): ‘City of Heroes’

Recommend for superhero fans.

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Todd Ford Wants to ‘See You in the Dark’

The book offers a selection of his reviews from the past two decades and reveals where his passion for film has taken him during that time.

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These Are a Few of My Favorite Saturday Morning Shows

Return with us now to those thrilling Saturdays of yesteryear.

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My 2014 Toronto International Film Festival Schedule…So Far

Wht do you thin about my TIFF itinerary.

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Book Review: The Art of Neil Gaiman by Haley Campbell

A fantastic accounting of his life and career.

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Sin City Blu-ray Review: Almost Everything Is Black and White

Jackie-Boy was unprepared for what Sin City had in store and the results were not good. Don’t make the same mistake

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Adventure Time: Princess Day and Regular Show: Rigby Pack DVDs Review

For those who enjoy these small releases or want to sample the series, I recommend them…and so does my mom.

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Adventure Time: The Complete Second Season DVD Review: One of the Best Shows on TV

A welcome addition to the collection of any fan of animation.

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Regular Show: The Complete Third Season DVD Review: Another Eggscellent Season

For those who enjoy laughing and cartoons on a regular basis, The Complete Third Season is highly recommended.

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Grateful Dead 2014 Meet-Up at the Movies: Beat Club 4/21/72 Review 

Live from Bremen. It’s the Grateful Dead.

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Cinema Sentries

Grace Kelly Collection DVD Review: From a Queen to a Princess

“You know, I just love Grace Kelly.” – Jimmy Stewart, from his eulogy

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To Catch a Thief DVD Review: Crime Never Looked So Good

Hitchcock delivers a high quality film that combines romance and intrigue.

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Book Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History by Andrew Farago

A must-have for fans and highly recommended for pop-culture aficionados.

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Peter Gabriel: Back to Front: Live in London Blu-ray Review: A Concert to Put in Your Eyes and Ears

Peter Gabriel and Eagle Rock Entertainment have released another winner.

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Book Review: Tarzan: In the City of Gold: The Complete Burne Hogarth Comic Strip Library 

The first in a four-volume set presenting Hogarth’s tenure as artist of the Tarzan newspaper comic strip.

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Book Review: Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim, Vol. 4: 1942-1944 by Alex Raymond

This LOAC series comes to a close as Raymond proves to be the kind of hero he wrote about.

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Barbary Coast (1975) DVD Review: Frisco, The Western Frontier

William Shatner is a man of a thousand faces in this lighthearted TV series.

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The Twilight Zone: The Complete Second Season DVD Review: A Most Unusual Program

Fascinating tales of science fiction and fantasy that appeal beyond fans of those genres,

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The Carol Burnett Show: Carol’s Crack Ups DVD Review: So Funny the Cast Couldn’t Help but Laugh

Although packed with guest stars, the sketches with the main cast are the best.

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Adventure Time: The Suitor DVD Review: Another 16 More Short Episodes

For a completist/obsessive-compulsive, it’s tough not knowing which episodes are in what volume, particularly when the narrative about the the characters and their relationships evolves.

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Cinema Sentries

Rollerball Blu-ray Review: Worth Viewing, but Didn’t Maximize Its Potential

In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game.

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Book Review: The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 16: 1954-1956 by Chester Gould

There’s no mystery why Gould’s work endures.

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Barbary Coast Is the Pick of the Week

Hopefully, it was ahead of its time and won’t show its age, or else shows its age in an unintentionally funny way.

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Book Review: The Complete Steve Canyon, Volume 4: 1953-1954 by Milton Caniff

This volume demonstrates what a talent Caniff was as both a writer and an artist.

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Concert Review: Billy Joel Says Hello to Hollywood Bowl – 05/17/14

A very satisfying set filled with greatest hits and deep cuts in front of “a pretty good crowd for a Saturday.”

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The Women (1939) Blu-ray Review: Their Own Worst Enemy

The main characters’ strength, intelligence, and independence is inevitably undermined by their decisions.

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Bob Dylan: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 7: No Direction Home: The Soundtrack Review

A great example of having something for everyone.

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Conversations with Robert Osborne DVD Review: Enlightening Interviews from the TCM Vaults 

An outstanding set for those fascinated by the Classic Hollywood era.

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When Jews Were Funny DVD Review: Looking for Mr. Goodman

The potential of what could have been is squandered.

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Green Lantern: The Animated Series Blu-ray Review: Don’t Let It Escape Your Sight

Get yourself a copy and make your friends green with envy.

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Book Review: Batman: The Silver Age Newspaper Comics, Volume One: 1966-1967

A welcome addition to any Batfan’s library.

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TV Review: Fargo: “The Crocodile’s Dilemma”

The episode has me intrigued on what happens next, dontcha know.

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The Secret Policeman’s Ball – USA Blu-ray Review: Comedy for a Cause

In celebration of Amnesty International’s 50th anniversary.

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Kagemusha Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: And a Thief Shall Lead Them 

“The only crime is pride.” ― Sophocles, Antigone

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Ran Criterion Collection DVD Review: Akira Kurosawa’s Final Masterpiece

Kurosawa uses Shakespeare’s King Lear to make a statement about mankind and the folly of war.

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The Venture Bros.: The Fifth Season Blu-ray Review: Being and Ventureness

This season is more focused in story and provides a lot of laughs,

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Book Review: Tarzan: The Complete Russ Manning Newspaper Strips, Volume Two: 1969-1971, Edited by Dean Mullaney

Manning has created captivating adventures accompanied by outstanding illustrations.

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Sunrise (1927) Blu-ray Review: A Visual Masterpiece from the Silent Era

Though its plot and acting have not aged well, the visuals remain impressive to this day.

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