Gordon S. Miller

WonderCon 2024 Program Highlights

The ten panels I am looking forward to at this year’s WonderCon.

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The Great Ziegfeld Blu-ray Review: There’s No Business Like Show Business

William Powell’s charm and William Anthony McGuire’s hagiographic screenplay make Ziegfeld “great.”

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The Rolling Stones: Live at the Wiltern Blu-ray Review: 20 Licks Up Close and I Like It

The Stones and company deliver a great performance that fans of all stripes should appreciate.

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Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Blu-ray Review: A Must-own for Fans of the D

A raunchy musical comedy filled with good rock songs and funny references to other movies.

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Wolfman’s Got Nards Blu-ray Review: The Monster Squad Squad Speaks

A wonderful gift to commemorate the movie’s pearl anniversary.

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The Monster Squad Blu-ray Review: And the Children Shall Lead

It’s the Little Rascals meeting the Universal Monsters.

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2024 Oscar-Nominated Live Action Short Films Review

Starting February 16, the 19th annual Oscar Nominated Short Films will be available in over 700 theaters globally and in 75+ theatrical markets including New York and Los Angeles. This is the only opportunity for audiences to watch all of the short film nominees in theaters before the 96th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, March…

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2024 Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films Review

And the nominees are…

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Casino Remastered Edition Blu-ray Review: Paradise in the Desert Lost

Thankfully, what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay there.

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Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Iron Man by John Rhett Thomas

It’s recommended for fans of the movie and more so for fans of making movies.

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Book Review: 50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins by Dave Karger

It’s so well executed readers will be left wanting another 50 nights, if not more.

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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One Blu-ray Review: It Starts with a Flash

The movie gets a lot right in terms of the plot and the action sequences so I am curious about the remaining two parts.

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The Odd Couple: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Opposites Attract Laughs

Fans will be glad to have the entire series in their library and should appreciate the high-definition video presentation and the extras.

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Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: An Enjoyable Six-Pack of Chan’s Early Films

From these films, it’s clear why Chan became known as the Clown Prince of Kung Fu.

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Telefon Is the Pick of the Week

I am a fan of director Don Seigel, actor Charles Bronson, and screenwriter Peter Hyams, so I am certainly intrigued to see this Cold War tale of espionage.

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “Maharajah Donald” by Carl Barks

The Carl Barks stories collected here strike a great balance between far-off adventures and achievable, local mischief.

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TV Review: Star Wars Holiday Special

This TV special will leave the viewer puzzled and filled with questions.

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Oppenheimer Blu-ray Review: Prometheus Bound

A standout film of the year and of Christopher Nolan’s career.

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Book Review: Warner Bros.: 100 Years of Storytelling by Mark A. Vieira

While it doesn’t tell the whole story, Warner Bros.: 100 Years of Storytelling is a fun trip down movie memory lane.

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The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg DVD Review: See One of the Best Minds of His Generation

The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg were both fascinating because the choices Ginsberg made in the former made an impact upon the latter.

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Barbie Blu-ray Review: When Worlds Collide

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie should be considered the film of 2023

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The Life of Emile Zola Blu-ray Review: Paul Muni Gives a Great Performance in the Lead Role

Notable for being Warner Bros.’s first Best Picture winner, it has aged well unlike many of the Academy’s choices.

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The Office (2005): Complete Christmas Collection DVD Review: Ain’t No Party Like a Dunder Mifflin Party

There’s plenty of laughs throughout thanks to the talented cast and writers.

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Moonage Daydream Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Phantasmagoric Journey Through the Art and Mind of David Bowie

Follow White Rabbit Brett Morgen into the audiovisual wonderland that is Moonage Daydream.

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The Lady from Shanghai Blu-ray Review: Forget It, Michael. It’s Chinatown

Orson Welles’ The Lady from Shanghai is an engaging film noir reminiscent of Howard Hawks’ The Big Sleep.

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Laurel & Hardy: Year One – The Newly Restored 1927 Silents Blu-ray Review: A Standout Release

Although it took several shorts before they were joined together as a comedy team, this collection delivers plenty of laughs.

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Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Cracking Collection Blu-ray Review: Charming, Entertaining, and Imaginative

If you don’t have any of these shorts in your library, this disc is worth picking up.

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Scorsese Shorts Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Must-own for Fans of the Director

It’s a fascinating look back because themes and techniques Scorsese will revisit throughout his career are on display.

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R.E.M. – Up (25th Anniversary) Deluxe Edition Album Review: And Then There Were Three

This 25th anniversary edition offers an opportunity for a re-examination of a talented band willing to “Walk Unafraid” and push themselves in a new direction.

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AFI Fest 2023 Review: Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros

At four hours, Wiseman may challenge your attention span in one sitting, but for those interested in the artistry of food, the documentary is well worth sampling.

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AFI Fest 2023 Review: The Bikeriders

Inspired by Danny Lyon’s 1967 photography book of the same name, writer/director Jeff Nichols’s The Bikeriders depicts the rise and fall of the Vandals Motorcycle Club, a fictional version of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club. Told through a series of interviews conducted by Danny (Michael Faist), the talented cast elevate a familiar gangster story of Benny…

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AFI Fest 2023 Review: Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

A love letter to a comic genius.

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Meg 2: The Trench Blu-ray Review: Works Best When It Repeats What Worked Before

Meg 2: The Trench stumbles out of the gate as the serious tone of the first half isn’t in line nor does it work as well as the campiness of the second half.

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Strays (2023) Blu-ray Review: The Incredibly Crude Journey

If you enjoy crude humor, the movie should fetch laughter.

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New York Stories Blu-ray Review: A Disappointing Trio from Three Great Directors

Fans of the film should be pleased with the high-definition presentation on the Blu-ray from KL Studio Classics.

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “Christmas on Bear Mountain” by Carl Barks

A wonderful collection for the young and young at heart.

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Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloween Town: The Story, the Characters, and the Legacy by Emily Zemler

It’s a great introduction to new fans and a wonderful survey for those who helped make the film a mild box-office success back in 1993.

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Malone Blu-ray Review: Burt Reynolds Shows Off a Particular Set of Skills in a Generic Actioner

It’s a fine shoot-’em up, but not a genre standout.

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The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection DVD Review: A Fantastic Set

It belongs in the library of every serious fan of animation and those who enjoy a good laugh.

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Book Review: Ernie in Kovacsland: Writings, Drawings, and Photographs from Television’s Original Genius

Curious comedy fans should and Kovacs fans must visit Ernie in Kovacsland.

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The Flash (2023) Blu-ray Review: You Can’t Go Home Again

It contains good humor, great action, and amidst all the comic book cacophony, there is a thoughtful story.

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The Broadway Melody Blu-ray Review: Give My Regards to the Warner Archive Team

While the backstage exploits are familiar to the genre, it’s a fun snapshot of a bygone era for both film and theater.

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Book Review: Christopher Nolan: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work by Ian Nathan

Ian Nathan serves as a literary archeologist, excavating Nolan’s films, digging into their production, their themes, and the reactions they earned.

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Uncle Scrooge “Cave of Ali Baba” by Carl Barks

Fans of Disney comics and youth adventures should enter the“Cave of Ali Baba” and the other fowl stories in this volume.

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“Asteroid City” Is the Pick of the Week

Make your to-watch list, starting with my Pick of the Week.

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The Fastest Gun Alive Blu-ray Review: A Compelling Western

While “The Fastest Gun Alive” is a dangerous title to hold, it’s a wonderful title to own.

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Fast X Blu-ray Review: It’s Still About Family

The high-definition presentation highlights the state-of-the-art action scenes and the work of the crew.

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