Young Justice Blu-ray Review: A Super(hero) Show from Warner Archive
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
Book Review: The Art of John Alvin by Andrea Alvin
By Gordon S. Miller |
You know his work. Now get to know the man.
Todd Ford Wants to ‘See You in the Dark’
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
These Are a Few of My Favorite Saturday Morning Shows
By Gordon S. Miller |
Return with us now to those thrilling Saturdays of yesteryear.
My 2014 Toronto International Film Festival Schedule…So Far
By Gordon S. Miller |
Wht do you thin about my TIFF itinerary.
Book Review: The Art of Neil Gaiman by Haley Campbell
By Gordon S. Miller |
A fantastic accounting of his life and career.
Sin City Blu-ray Review: Almost Everything Is Black and White
By Gordon S. Miller |
Jackie-Boy was unprepared for what Sin City had in store and the results were not good. Don’t make the same mistake
Adventure Time: Princess Day and Regular Show: Rigby Pack DVDs Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
For those who enjoy these small releases or want to sample the series, I recommend them…and so does my mom.
Adventure Time: The Complete Second Season DVD Review: One of the Best Shows on TV
By Gordon S. Miller |
A welcome addition to the collection of any fan of animation.
Regular Show: The Complete Third Season DVD Review: Another Eggscellent Season
By Gordon S. Miller |
For those who enjoy laughing and cartoons on a regular basis, The Complete Third Season is highly recommended.
Grateful Dead 2014 Meet-Up at the Movies: Beat Club 4/21/72 Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Live from Bremen. It’s the Grateful Dead.
Grace Kelly Collection DVD Review: From a Queen to a Princess
By Gordon S. Miller |
“You know, I just love Grace Kelly.” – Jimmy Stewart, from his eulogy
To Catch a Thief DVD Review: Crime Never Looked So Good
By Gordon S. Miller |
Hitchcock delivers a high quality film that combines romance and intrigue.
Book Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History by Andrew Farago
By Gordon S. Miller |
A must-have for fans and highly recommended for pop-culture aficionados.
Peter Gabriel: Back to Front: Live in London Blu-ray Review: A Concert to Put in Your Eyes and Ears
By Gordon S. Miller |
Peter Gabriel and Eagle Rock Entertainment have released another winner.
Book Review: Tarzan: In the City of Gold: The Complete Burne Hogarth Comic Strip Library
By Gordon S. Miller |
The first in a four-volume set presenting Hogarth’s tenure as artist of the Tarzan newspaper comic strip.
Book Review: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Film Noir: The Essential Reference Guide by John Grant
By Gordon S. Miller |
A valuable resource to have on the shelf.
Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano Blu-ray Review: Fans Should Invest in It
By Gordon S. Miller |
They could all be your songs.
Book Review: Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim, Vol. 4: 1942-1944 by Alex Raymond
By Gordon S. Miller |
This LOAC series comes to a close as Raymond proves to be the kind of hero he wrote about.
Barbary Coast (1975) DVD Review: Frisco, The Western Frontier
By Gordon S. Miller |
William Shatner is a man of a thousand faces in this lighthearted TV series.
The Twilight Zone: The Complete Second Season DVD Review: A Most Unusual Program
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fascinating tales of science fiction and fantasy that appeal beyond fans of those genres,
The Carol Burnett Show: Carol’s Crack Ups DVD Review: So Funny the Cast Couldn’t Help but Laugh
By Gordon S. Miller |
Although packed with guest stars, the sketches with the main cast are the best.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: Action and Comedy Make a Great Team
By Gordon S. Miller |
Highly recommended for comic-book fans.
Adventure Time: The Suitor DVD Review: Another 16 More Short Episodes
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
Rollerball Blu-ray Review: Worth Viewing, but Didn’t Maximize Its Potential
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.
Book Review: The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 16: 1954-1956 by Chester Gould
By Gordon S. Miller |
There’s no mystery why Gould’s work endures.
Barbary Coast Is the Pick of the Week
By Gordon S. Miller |
Hopefully, it was ahead of its time and won’t show its age, or else shows its age in an unintentionally funny way.
Book Review: The Complete Steve Canyon, Volume 4: 1953-1954 by Milton Caniff
By Gordon S. Miller |
This volume demonstrates what a talent Caniff was as both a writer and an artist.
Concert Review: Billy Joel Says Hello to Hollywood Bowl – 05/17/14
By Gordon S. Miller |
A very satisfying set filled with greatest hits and deep cuts in front of “a pretty good crowd for a Saturday.”
The Women (1939) Blu-ray Review: Their Own Worst Enemy
By Gordon S. Miller |
The main characters’ strength, intelligence, and independence is inevitably undermined by their decisions.
Bob Dylan: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 7: No Direction Home: The Soundtrack Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
A great example of having something for everyone.
Conversations with Robert Osborne DVD Review: Enlightening Interviews from the TCM Vaults
By Gordon S. Miller |
An outstanding set for those fascinated by the Classic Hollywood era.
When Jews Were Funny DVD Review: Looking for Mr. Goodman
By Gordon S. Miller |
The potential of what could have been is squandered.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series Blu-ray Review: Don’t Let It Escape Your Sight
By Gordon S. Miller |
Get yourself a copy and make your friends green with envy.
Book Review: Batman: The Silver Age Newspaper Comics, Volume One: 1966-1967
By Gordon S. Miller |
A welcome addition to any Batfan’s library.
TV Review: Fargo: “The Crocodile’s Dilemma”
By Gordon S. Miller |
The episode has me intrigued on what happens next, dontcha know.
The Secret Policeman’s Ball – USA Blu-ray Review: Comedy for a Cause
By Gordon S. Miller |
In celebration of Amnesty International’s 50th anniversary.
Frozen (2013) Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: A Fairy Tale about True Love
By Gordon S. Miller |
Only let it go if you want more extras.
Kagemusha Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: And a Thief Shall Lead Them
By Gordon S. Miller |
“The only crime is pride.” ― Sophocles, Antigone
Ran Criterion Collection DVD Review: Akira Kurosawa’s Final Masterpiece
By Gordon S. Miller |
Kurosawa uses Shakespeare’s King Lear to make a statement about mankind and the folly of war.
The Venture Bros.: The Fifth Season Blu-ray Review: Being and Ventureness
By Gordon S. Miller |
This season is more focused in story and provides a lot of laughs,
Book Review: Tarzan: The Complete Russ Manning Newspaper Strips, Volume Two: 1969-1971, Edited by Dean Mullaney
By Gordon S. Miller |
Manning has created captivating adventures accompanied by outstanding illustrations.
Sunrise (1927) Blu-ray Review: A Visual Masterpiece from the Silent Era
By Gordon S. Miller |
Though its plot and acting have not aged well, the visuals remain impressive to this day.
Book Review: 300: Rise of An Empire: The Art of the Film by Peter Aperlo
By Gordon S. Miller |
The book tells the film’s story through a presentation of its visual elements.
The 300 Spartans Blu-ray Review: Caveat Emptor
By Gordon S. Miller |
The inspiration for Frank Miller’s 300 is less than inspiring.
Adventure Time: The Complete Third Season Blu-ray Review: The Animated Saga Continues
By Gordon S. Miller |
They are right. The fun doesn’t end.
300 Movie Review: A Bit of the Old Hyperviolence
By Gordon S. Miller |
A magnificent ballet of violence and bloodshed
TV Review: Ali G Rezurection: “Cannes”
By Gordon S. Miller |
Very nice. Da Ali G show back on the telly.
The Americans (2013): The Complete First Season DVD Review: Spies Like Us
By Gordon S. Miller |
An enjoyable espionage drama where thrills can trump realism.