Gordon S. Miller

R.E.M. by MTV Blu-ray Review: Fables of the R.E.M. Construction

This should satisfy fans, most of whom likely already know the story, but it’s great to hear it directly from the band members.

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Book Review: The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 18: 1957-1959 by Chester Gould

Gould’s writing entertains because of the unpredictable twists the stories take along the way to their expected conclusions.

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The Best of The Ed Sullivan Show 6-DVD Collector’s Set Review

A who’s-who (and “who’s that?”) of mid-20th Century entertainment.

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Spellbound (2002) Movie Review: C-A-P-T-I-V-A-T-I-N-G

A wonderful change of pace to see the glorification of being smart in a society where so many are trying to dumb things down.

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Cinema Sentries

The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival 1963-1965 Blu-ray Review

“I try my best/ to be just like I am/ but everybody wants you/ to be just like them.” – “Maggie’s Farm”

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Cops: Wildest Chases DVD Review: A Good Representation of the Series

See what the bad boys (and girls) do when they come for them.

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Book Review: Usagi Yojimbo: Senso by Stan Sakai

It contains the expected exquisiteness one associates with Sakai’s work.

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The Midnight Special Three-DVD Set Review: Relive Friday Night at Any Time

A great snapshot of a bygone era of entertainment.

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B.B. King: Live at Montreux 1993 Blu-ray Review: Let the Good Times Roll

B.B. reveals himself to be the consummate professional throughout the night.

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The Cure: Three Imaginary Boys (Expanded and Remastered) Album Review

A good listen at “10:15 Saturday Night,” or any other time you desire.

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Day of Anger Blu-ray Review: The Rules of the Game

Fans of spaghetti westerns and Lee Van Cleef shouldn’t experience any anger if they add this to their collection.

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The Fog of War Movie Review: Hindsight Is 20/20

“An unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates

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Book Review: In the Company of Legends by Joan Kramer and David Heeley

Classic-film fans are very fortunate the authors took the time to create this book.

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Wonder What I Want to See at WonderCon 2015 No More

The con programs I am most intrigued by are…

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Monty Python Live (mostly) Blu-ray Review: And Now for Something Generally Familiar

It’s great to add this final chapter to the collection.

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Big Hero 6 Blu-ray Review: This Movie Will Make You Feel Better

“Sometimes, life doesn’t go the way you planned.” – Hiro

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Dumber and Dumber To Blu-ray Review: Still Dumb After All These Years

While there are some laughs, it suffers like many sequels do from not being as good as the original and covering similar ground.

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The Godfather LIVE Review: An Event You Shouldn’t Refuse to See

With a live orchestra playing, it draws attention to Nino Rota’s amazing soundtrack.

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Hot Tub Time Machine (Unrated) Blu-ray Review: Round up Your Friends and Your Favorite Adult Beverages

Sure to become a cult classic among the “let’s get wasted and laugh our asses off” set.

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D.W. Smith Has ‘A Whole Nuther Kind of Spy Novel’ for Ya

“He remembered that bone was called the humerus, and he had a little chuckle as he heard it snap.”

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Regular Show: Mordecai Pack DVD Review: As Good as the Series Gets

While the show delivers great laughs, it’s the tender moments that make the characters beloved.

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2015 Oscar-nominated Live Action Short Films Review

An intriguing collection of characters attempting to connect with others.

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Book Review: The Complete Steve Canyon, Volume 5: 1955-1956 by Milton Caniff

Caniff’s artwork is so evocative the mood of the panel is conveyed before reading the word balloons.

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Archer (Vice): The Complete Season Five Blu-ray Review: Smugglers’ Blues

With season five, Archer continued to be one of the funniest shows going.

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The Doors: Feast of Friends Blu-ray Review: Strange Days Revisited

A good meal for new fans; a familiar one for long-timers.

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Waking Sleeping Beauty DVD Review: How Disney Animation Got Its Groove Back

A fascinating documentary about the renaissance of Disney animation that occurred during the 1980s and ’90s.

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Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster DVD Review: Admittedly Goofy but a Lot of Fun

The film where Godzilla turned from villain to hero.

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Invasion of Astro-Monster DVD Review: The End of an Era

Thankfully, the plot holes don’t take away from the fun.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Blu-ray Review: A Star-Lord is Born

They’re the heroes the universe deserves.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition Blu-ray Review: Peter Jackson Goes Back Again

The director returns to Middle-earth with mixed results.

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Adventure Time: The Complete Fourth Season Blu-ray Review: Make Time for It

Looking for adventure? Head out and buy this.

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Book Review: The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 17: 1956-1957 by Chester Gould

Gould delivers entertaining, action-heavy crime dramas once again.

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AFI Fest 2014 Review: Red Army

A great documentary because it takes a niche subject and tells a larger, identifiable story with it.

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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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