Gordon S. Miller

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture Review: Boldly Going Where They’ve Gone Before

The making of the movie is more interesting than the movie.

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The Fast and the Furious (2001) Movie Review: Start Your Franchise Engines

“My hobbies are fast cars and fast women because uh… that’s why my… the guys in my car club call me the ‘cruiser’.” – Cruiser

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Book Review: Mind Over Matter 4: The Images of Pink Floyd by Storm Thorgerson and Peter Curzon

Mind Over Matter is a great addition to a Pink Floyd collection.

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Umberto D. Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: An Old Man and His Dog

A classic of world cinema I highly recommend.

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The Company You Keep (2012) Movie Review: Redford Delivers a Decent Thriller

You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the film ends.

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I Got the Feelin’: James Brown in the ’60s Review: A Great Tribute to the Man and His Music

Many black artists crossed over to white America, but James Brown brought white America to black music.

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Remembering Roger Ebert (1942 – 2013)

The life of the legendary film critic offers a valuable lesson.

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Ugetsu Criterion Collection DVD Review: What Price Desire?

A powerful, thought-provoking story.

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Room 237 Movie Review: What You See Is What You Get

An absolute delight, especially for Stanley Kubrick fans.

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Schindler’s List 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Review: Never Forget

A powerful story about what can happen when just one man stands up for what is right.

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Skyfall Blu-ray Review: Nobody’s Done It Better

Both Skyfall and the Blu-ray on which it appears are highly recommended.

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Peter Pan (1953) Diamond Edition Blu-ray Review: The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up Turns 60

An entertaining film, packed with action, memorable characters, and quality artwork.

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Following Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Christopher Nolan’s Memorable Debut

A writer finds himself in the middle of a crime drama.

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 Blu-ray Review: A Great Adaptation of Frank Miller’s Work

The plot is faithful, the animation outstanding, and the voice acting impressive.

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Quincy, M.E.: Seasons 1 & 2 DVD Review: Lightning Strikes Twice for Jack Klugman

It makes for a good rental for fans of ’70s/’80s television.

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Grindhouse Movie Review: Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, and Friends Recreate the Experience

Tarantino’s well of creativity as a screenwriter has run bone dry here.

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AFI Fest 2012 Review: The Central Park Five: One the Most Important Films of the Year

It will surely ruin whatever faith viewers have in the U.S. justice system.

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Eight is Enough: The Complete Second Season DVD Review: And Abby Makes Nine

Warner Archive presents the ongoing adventures of The Bradfords.

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Pixar Short Films Collection Volume 2 Review: A Very Entertaining Roster

A showcase for technological innovations and the talents of up-and-coming filmmakers.

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Astonishing X-Men Blu-ray Collection Review: Joss Whedon Teams Up with Marvel Superheroes

The plots are engaging and the characters entertaining.

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Astonishing X-Men Blu-ray Collection Review: Joss Whedon Teams Up with Marvel Superheroes

The plots are engaging and the characters entertaining.

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Stray Cats: Live in Montreux 1981 DVD Review: Rockabilly Purr-fection

The concert captures a band at the peak of their talents and demonstrates that great music is the timeless.

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Brave (2012) Ultimate Collector’s Edition Review: Mothers and Daughters and Bears, Oh My!

The Blu-ray delivers such an impressive presentation it should talked about when considering the best of the year.

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Concert Review: An Evening with The Monkees, Greek Theater, Los Angeles, CA, 11/10/12

“It’s about the good work we did.” – Mike Nesmith to Los Angeles Times

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I, Claudius: 35th Anniversary DVD Review: An Outstanding Television Series

The drama, and a few characters, are captivatingly executed.

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Shazam!: The Complete Live Action Series DVD Review: Well Intentioned but Poorly Produced

“If you’re not careful you may learn something before it’s done.” – Bill Cosby, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

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Reservoir Dogs Movie Review: An Outstanding Debut

Twenty years later, it remains a compelling piece of work.

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TIFF 2012 Review: The Bay

Barry Levinson finds success with the found-footage format.

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One Bright Shining Moment Movie Review: What Made George McGovern Run

An insightful documentary that examines the candidacy of Senator George McGovern sans gonzo journalism.

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Cinderella (1950) Diamond Edition Blu-ray Review: Sparkles Like a Glass Slipper in the Moonlight

It’s a must-own, particularly for those who don’t own the previous DVD edition.

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Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos Special Edition DVD Review: The Doctor Prescribes Death

There are enough good moments to make up for the flaws.

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Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live Blu-ray Review: An Impressive Combination of Music and Visuals

Gabriel is a phenomenal musician/performer and this document proves it.

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Homeland: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: Intriguing Premise and Great Acting Defeated by Terrible Writing

The season offers great moments, which is likely why the bad ones deliver such disappointment.

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Licence to Kill Movie Review: Reconsidering the Revoking

This is a different kind of James Bond, and that’s a good thing.

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Fringe: The Complete Fourth Season Blu-ray Review: A New Timeline Brings Both Enjoyment and Disappointment

Just think, there’s an alternative universe where the writers did a better job.

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Modern Family: The Complete Third Season Blu-ray Review: More of the Same and That’s a Good Thing

A pleasant family sitcom that combines laughs and heart in its stories.

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Absolutely Fabulous 20th Anniversary Specials: Still Not Acting Their Age, Thankfully

Edina, Patsy, and the gang return for three specials.

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TIFF 2012 Review: Storm Surfers 3D: A Marvelous Adventure

Surfing for these guys isn’t just a board and some wax.

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The Spy Who Loved Me Movie Review: One of the Franchise’s Best

Nobody does James Bond better than the cast and crew of The Spy Who Loved Me.

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The Man with the Golden Gun Movie Review: All That’s Gold Does Not Glitter

The filmmakers missed a golden opportunity.

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