Gordon S. Miller

Book Review: 300: Rise of An Empire: The Art of the Film by Peter Aperlo

The book tells the film’s story through a presentation of its visual elements.

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The 300 Spartans Blu-ray Review: Caveat Emptor

The inspiration for Frank Miller’s 300 is less than inspiring.

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300 Movie Review: A Bit of the Old Hyperviolence

A magnificent ballet of violence and bloodshed

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TV Review: Ali G Rezurection: “Cannes”

Very nice. Da Ali G show back on the telly.

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The Americans (2013): The Complete First Season DVD Review: Spies Like Us

An enjoyable espionage drama where thrills can trump realism.

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The Jungle Book (1967) Diamond Edition Blu-ray Review: Trust in Me and Own It

It’s a necessity for your video library.

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In the Heat of the Night Blu-ray Review: Murder (and Race) in a Small Town

As In the Heat of the Night progresses, what is revealed about the main characters is as important as the plot, making for a very satisfying story.

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Naked Lunch Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Enter the Interzone

As unique today as it was when it was released.

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The 2014 Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films Review: Great Talent and Creativity on Display

The five Animated Short Film nominees are well worth seeking out.

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Terminator Anthology Blu-ray Review: An Unstoppable Franchise

If you don’t own any Terminator Blu-rays, this set is for you.

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Concert Review: The History of the Eagles, The Forum, Inglewood, CA, 01/22/14

“The History of The Eagles” finds the band performing songs from their impressive collection at a high level.

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The Doors: R-Evolution Blu-ray Review: Your Eyes Can See Them

The program for this evening will be not new to longtime fans, but that doesn’t make the collection any less entertaining.

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Archer: The Complete Fourth Season Four Blu-ray Review: Laugh Another Day

Archer remains one of the top comedies in my book, so this release is a must-own alongside the previous three seasons.

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Book Review: The Filmmaker Says: Quotes, Quips, and Words of Wisdom, compiled & edited by Jamie Thompson Stern

A great read for those intrigued by those who make films intriguing.

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Book Review: The James Bond Omnibus Volume 005 by Jim Lawrence & Yaroslav Horak

These are quality Bond stories that every fan should appreciate.

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Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor Blu-ray Review: Celebrating 50 Years

Steven Moffat strikes gold with this 50th Anniversary Special.

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The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts Collector’s Edition DVD Review: You’re Nobody ’til Somebody Insults You

For fans of classic comedy, few collections deliver the variety that appears on The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts.

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Cleopatra (1963) 50th Anniversary Blu-ray Review: She Never Looked Better

For those who enjoy off-screen stories as much as on, this release delivers a wealth of entertainment.

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Book Review: Hollywood in Kodachrome by David Wills and Stephen Schmidt

An outstanding collection of classic Hollywood imagery.

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Iron Man / Hulk: Heroes United Blu-ray Review: Needed a Better (Creative) Team

Not bad, but I would have liked a better story and better art.

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Go for Sisters Movie Review: Forget It, Jake. It’s Mexico

Recommended for fans of mysteries and crime dramas.

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Invictus Blu-ray Review: Nelson Mandela Unites a Nation

A good film about a great story of humanity that deserves to be remembered.

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All the President’s Men Two-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray Review: The Unmaking of the President

An important movie about an important time in United States history

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The Twilight Zone: The Complete First Season DVD Review: Rod Serling Creates a TV Landmark

A journey into a wondrous land of outstanding television.

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Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited: Fifth to Eighth DVD Review: Spotlight on Classic Villains

For those that don’t already own the serials included and especially for those who don’t know these Doctors, I very much recommend this.

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AFI Fest 2013 Review: Her: O.S. I Love You

An authentic, insightful story about connections and relationships.

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Stan Lee’s Comikaze 2013 Review: Three Days of the Octopus

The diary of my return to LA’s Comikaze.

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Monsters University Blu-ray Review: When Mikey Met Sulley

A pleasant though not essential return to the Pixar’s world of monsters.

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Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa Movie Review: Bad Is Right

Johnny Knoxville stumbles in his solo outing.

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The Velvet Underground: Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII DVD Review: Well Worth Watching

This show is a celebration of their music and is very deserved.

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It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Remastered Deluxe Edition) DVD Review: Maybe This Year He’ll Show

The Great Pumpkin is so good it makes up for the other Peanuts special included.

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Blue Is the Warmest Color Movie Review: A Compelling Story About Love and Life

Three hours/ten years wasn’t enough time to spend with Adele.

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The Vincent Price Collection Is the Pick of the Week

A selection for your Halloween weekend.

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The Ghost Busters: The Complete Series DVD Review: Laughs over Logic

The show is good for young children and nostalgic Gen-Xers.

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Pacific Rim Blu-ray Review: One of 2013’s Best Blu-rays

A refreshing original adventure that honors a genre.

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Cinema Sentries

Escape from Tomorrow Movie Review: Could Have Used More Imagination

Worth seeing from the novelty aspect alone.

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Cinema Sentries

Iron Man 3 Blu-ray Review: Would Make Tony Stark Proud

The story of the man and his iron mask.

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TV Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “Pilot”

Contains the Whedonesque humor we’ve come to expect in his productions.

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Adventure Time: Jake the Dad DVD Review: The Fun Hasn’t Ended

The show continues to impress with its creativity in these 16 episodes.

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The Earrings of Madame de … Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: The Direction of Max Ophuls Dazzles Like a Diamond

The entire experience of film, presentation, and extras makes it worth having.

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Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk DVD Review: Love Will Tear Logan Apart

Ultimately it comes down to what was the writer’s intention.

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Love Me Tender Blu-ray Review: Introducing Elvis Presley the Actor

While not a classic western, the story delivers enough to keep it interesting, allowing the film to be more than an answer to a trivia contest.

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The World’s End Movie Review: A Perfect Blend of Action, Comedy, and Drama

In a summer saturated with sequels and remakes, The World’s End is welcome respite.

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