Gordon S. Miller

The Monster (1994) Blu-ray Review: Delivers Quite a Bit of Silliness

The Monster plays like a TV sitcom with Benigni finding humor in situations reminiscent of a European sex farce.

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Hendrie DVD Review: A Portrait of the Artist as a Radio Man

Hendrie serves as both a remembrance of and an introduction to the comedy of Phil Hendrie.

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The Beekeeper (2024) Blu-ray Review: Jason Statham Packs a Sting

If you want to see Jason Statham in action, this movie is a serviceable outing that will satisfy that itch.

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Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Iron Man 2 by John Barber

A great look behind the scenes of the return to the world of Iron Man and the expansion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe by Jon Favreau and his talented team.

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Looney Tunes Collector’s Choice Vol. 3 Blu-ray Review: Another Choice Collection of Classic Cartoons

A wonderful slate of cartoons that mixes classic characters with rare gems by some of the industry’s most talented artists.

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Uncle Scrooge “Only a Poor Old Man” by Carl Barks

A great entry point into the world of Scrooge and the work of Barks.

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A Day at the Races Blu-ray Review: Better Than a Bowl of Tootsie-Fruitsie Ice Cream

A Day at the Races is very entertaining and is arguably the last time the Marx Brothers were so funny in a film.

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WonderCon 2024 Review: Day Two

This is what I saw Saturday at Wondercon.

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WonderCon 2024 Review: Day One

Not sure if it’s an intentional decision, but WonderCon is getting smaller.

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Looney Tunes Collector’s Choice Vol. 2 Blu-ray Review: Another Wonderful Collection of Classic Cartoons

Vol. 2 expands upon the previous volume’s offerings in the number of cartoons available and the decades from whence they debuted.

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Book Review: Alfred Hitchcock Storyboards by Tony Lee Moral

A fascinating book for Hitchcock fans and those curious about the making of films.

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The Questor Tapes Blu-ray Review: An Android Seeks Its Creator in This TV Pilot from Gene Roddenberry

An actual episode of the characters in action would have been more interesting.

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The Lady Eve Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Preston Sturges Presents a Two-Sided Love Triangle

A classic romantic comedy that sets a high bar thanks to the talent of Sturges and the chemistry of the lead actors.

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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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