Gordon S. Miller

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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Peter Gabriel: New Blood – Live in London Blu-ray Review: The Power of the Orchestra

Gabriel captured live on his latest tour with orchestra in tow.

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America Lost and Found: The BBS Story Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review

A story about the changing of the guard in Hollywood.

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Some Kind of Monster DVD Review: A Fearless Portrait of Metallica

Hit the lights and watch this DVD!

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The Adventures of Tintin Season One DVD Review: Animated Adventure Abounds!

Herge’s creation translates well to television.

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Welcome to L.A. DVD Review: Like Altman Under Anesthesia

Non-characters sleepwalk through “the city of the one-night stands.”

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Woody Allen: A Documentary Review: His Films Make Life Worth Living

The director is featured in this career overview on PBS’ American Masters.

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Book Review: Screen World: The Films of 2010, Edited by Barry Monush

A good analog resource though its easily trumped in our digital world.

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AFI FEST 2011 Review: Into the Abyss

Director Werner Herzog stares into Texas’ death penalty.

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Smiles of a Summer Night Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: All’s Well That Ends Well

Ingmar Bergman’s film will deliver a smile any night.

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Cream: Live at Royal Albert Hall London 2005 Blu-ray Review: I’m So Glad This Was Recorded

A great concert disc showcasing their triumphant return.

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Book Review: Alien Vault: The Definitive Story of the Making of the Film by Ian Nathan

In space, they would hear you scream with delight.

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Take Shelter Movie Review: Preparing for the Storm

A compelling family drama anchored by Michael Shannon’s captivating performance.

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Buy the Disc, Take the Ride

Highly recommended for Thompson fans and mildly recommended for Gilliam fans.

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Pixar Short Films Collection Volume 1 DVD Review: A Study in Animation

A great collections of shorts that shows the company developing its talent and techniques.

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Killer Elite Movie Review: Better Than Expected

A little bit of effort in writing the story goes a long way in making an entertaining movie.

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The Hustler (1961) Blu-ray Review: This Disc is a Born Winner

“I’m Eddie Felson. I shoot straight pool.”

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X-Men: First Class Blu-ray Review: Arguably the Best of the Film Franchise

The merry mutants go back to their beginnings.

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Topsy-Turvy Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: It Is the Very Model of a Modern-Day Blu-ray Release

Mike Leigh’s marvelous look back at Gilbert and Sullivan.

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Blow Out Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Hearing Is Believing

Brian De Palma delivers the goods with this political thriller.

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D23 Expo 2011: Walt Disney Studios Upcoming Live-Action Releases

Based on audience reaction, The Muppets and The Avengers are what Expo attendees are most excited about.

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