Gordon S. Miller

Book Review: The Complete Steve Canyon, Volume 2: 1949-1950 by Milton Caniff

A marvelous display of Caniff’s skills as an artist and a writer.

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For All Mankind Criterion Collection DVD Review: A Great Source of Inspiration

The story told is bigger than that of the Apollo missions.

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Apollo 11: A Night to Remember DVD Review: How the British Saw the Giant Leap for Mankind

Fascinating to both relive or to witness for the first time.

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Hondo (1953) Blu-ray Review: John Wayne Delivers a Standout Performance

If you find yourself hankering for a western, you can’t go wrong with John Wayne in Hondo.

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Doctor Who: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy DVD Review: A Serviceable Children’s Adventure

It falls well short of the great heights the program has achieved.

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Shock Corridor and The Naked Kiss Criterion Collection DVDs Review:  Two Signature Films from Samuel Fuller

Very different projects connected by their filmmaker’s storytelling sensibilities.

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The Samurai Trilogy Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Journey Worth Embarking On

Toshirō Mifune is Musashi Miyamoto in this historical epic.

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Dr. No Movie Review: Introducing James Bond

Here’s the one that started it all.

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Louie: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray Review: Don’t Believe the Hype

If you’re curious, there’s enough to make the show worth sampling.

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San Diego Comic-Con 2012: Firefly Panel

Want to see what happened at this popular panel?

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Don’t Go See A Movie This Weekend

Sounds crazy, I know, but hear me out.

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In Their Own Words DVD Review: A Great Treat for History Buffs

The best and brightest minds of the 20th Century from the BBC Archives.

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The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy (Theatrical Edition) Blu-ray Review: Many Fans Will be Disappointed in This Product

A wonderful, intelligent adventure but the extras are limite and Fellowship’s video is disappointing.

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Up (2009) Blu-ray Review: A Wondrous Film by Pixar

It deserves a place in your video library.

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The Muppets (Wocka Wocka Value Pack) Review: The Blu-ray Impresses; The Movie Doesn’t

A pleasant family comedy that falls short of returning the characters to their full glory.

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LAFF 2012 Review: Woody Allen’s To Rome with Love Opens the Los Angeles Film Festival

Enough amusing moments to make viewing the film worthwhile for Allen fans.

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The Lady Vanishes (1938) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: All Aboard for Entertainment

Hitchcock and his team deliver a delightful amalgam of genres.

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Sherlock Holmes (2009) Movie Review: A Smart Blockbuster

Holmes and Watson work together to solve a thrilling adventure that combines black magic and new science.

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3 Women Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: 2 Actresses Can’t Save 1 Film

Even Altman finds elements pretentious and contrived.

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Book Review: The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 13: 1950-1951 by Chester Gould

Chester Gould and Dick Tracy ride high into the decade, proving 13 isn’t always unlucky.

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The Complete Jean Vigo Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Career in Four Films

What’s essential for some isn’t always for others.

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The Merchant of Venice (2004) Movie Review:  Pacino Wants a Pound of Flesh

Minor plot quibbles aside, an enjoyable adaptation.

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Richard III (1995) DVD Review: A Great Introduction to the Bard’s Works

The dramatic change of setting to an alternative 1930s serves the story well.

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Smiley’s People DVD Review: The Spy Who Came in from Retirement

Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in.

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Dazed and Confused Criterion Collection Blu Ray Disc

Dazed and Confused Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: An Authentic, Evocative Slice of Life

“You just gotta keep on livin’, man. L-I-V-I-N.” – Wooderson

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Archer: The Complete Season Two Blu-ray Review: License to Laugh

Another frequently hysterical season of outrageous and offensive espionage adventures.

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It Takes a Thief (1968) The Complete Series Review: Fans Will Find This Set Terrific

They don’t want you to steal; they want you to buy it.

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Book Review: The Age of Movies: Selected Writings of Pauline Kael

A very worthy addition to the library of anyone who ever lost it at the movies.

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Rango (2011) Blu-ray Review: There’s a New (Animation) Sheriff in Town

Highly recommend to fans of animation and Westerns.

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Wings (1927) Blu-ray Review: Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines

Wings will transport you into the wild Blu-ray yonder.

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West Side Story (1961) Blu-ray Review: Celebrating 50 Years of Dancing in the Streets

It’s “Cool” for the most part, but there are a few issues.

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Solaris (1972) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Explorations in Outer and Inner Space

Andrei Tarkovsky psychological film spends too much time looking inward.

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Most Anticipated Films of 2012

I expect to see these in the theater.

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Kiss Me Deadly Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Pulp Science Fiction

Your parents were right about not picking up hitchhikers.

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