Super Friends: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Justice League Cartoons Assemble
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fans of the Super Friends should delight in having all their adventures gathered.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “Trick or Treat” by Carl Barks
By Gordon S. Miller |
With so many stories dealing with holidays, this volume creates a sense of passing through a year more than other volumes, which is a nice change of pace.
A Midsummer Night’s Sex Comedy Blu-ray Review: An Amusing Bedroom Farce
By Gordon S. Miller |
A whimsical comedy for those looking for light, romantic fare.
Pursued (1947) Blu-ray Review: The Sins of the Families Are Visited Upon the Children
By Gordon S. Miller |
While the plot is simple, the talented cast bring the characters to life and elevate the film.
Hanna-Barbera’s Superstars 10 Blu-ray Review: A Good Collection for Young Cartoon-Watchers
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fans of the characters’s original cartoons might find them too juvenile, but they are pleasant children’s entertainment.
Saturday Night (2024) Movie Review: Will the Revolution Be Televised?
By Gordon S. Miller |
A captivating depiction of the chaos involved in putting on a television show.
Book Review Godzilla: The Encyclopedia by Shinji Nishikawa
By Gordon S. Miller |
A valuable resource about the Godzilla franchise.
Rainbow: Live in Munich 1977 Review: A Heavy-Hitting, Hard Rock Performance
By Gordon S. Miller |
They are definitely one of the heaviest bands of the era.
Los Angeles Comic Con 2024 Programming Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
The following is the programming I am most interested in attending.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “Mystery of the Swamp” by Carl Barks
By Gordon S. Miller |
Barks stories are a fun blend of adventure and comedic antics, many times both happening in the same story, but the artwork is the definite highlight of the book.
Fail Safe Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: It’s the End of the World as They Know It (and No One Feels Fine)
By Gordon S. Miller |
While Fail Safe has been overshadowed by its comedic cousin for decades, it deserves to shine in the spotlight.
The Boy and the Heron Blu-ray Review: The Return of the King (of Animation)
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Boy and the Heron stands equally alongside the other classics in Miyazaki’s filmography and sets a high bar for all animated films that follow it.
Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Iron Man 3 by Marie Javins & Stuart Moore
By Gordon S. Miller |
Although The Art of Iron Man 3 returns readers to world of Tony Stark for the third time, it feels like a fresh look into it.
Man on the Moon Blu-ray Review: Jim Carrey Brings Andy Kaufman to Life
By Gordon S. Miller |
Director Milos Forman reteamed with screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski for another biopic of an American original.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Blu-ray Review: Captures the Film’s Visual and Auditory Thrills
By Gordon S. Miller |
The action has to be seen to be believed.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “A Christmas For Shacktown” by Carl Barks
By Gordon S. Miller |
While I enjoy the stories, I am fascinated by Barks’ approach to Donald because he is rarely the hero.
Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of The Avengers by Jason Surrell
By Gordon S. Miller |
What makes The Art of The Avengers so interesting is that while Phase One of the MCU was concluding, the artists had to deal with the evolution of characters,
Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Review: Welcome to the MCFU
By Gordon S. Miller |
The merc with the (filthy) mouth returns in yet another multiverse mash-up that bids farewell to the Fox Marvel Universe.
The Fall Guy (2024) Blu-ray Review: An Entertaining Industry Send-Up
By Gordon S. Miller |
The unsung Hollywood hero, the stunt man, gets the spotlight.
The Flash: The Original Series Blu-ray Review: A Flashback to a Simpler Time for Superheroes
By Gordon S. Miller |
Some viewers may enjoy this throwback to an earlier era.
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 Sunday Programming Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
Gordon’s Top 5 panels for Sunday are…
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 Saturday Programming Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
Gordon’s Top 5 panels for Saturday are…
San Diego Comic-Con 2024: Friday Programming Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
Gordon’s Top 5 panels for Friday are…
San Diego Comic-Con 2024: Thursday Programming Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
Gordon’s Top 5 panels for Thursday are…
Le samouraï Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Well-Executed French Neo-noir
By Gordon S. Miller |
Arguably one of the best noirs put to film.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Blu-ray Review: Together Again for the First Time
By Gordon S. Miller |
Even though the names and places change, it’s still the same basic premise of giant monsters fighting giant monsters and the accompanying destruction that ensues.
Tribeca 2024 Review: Missing from Fire Trail Road
By Gordon S. Miller |
There’s no denying how tragic these stories are nor how important it is they be told.
Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Captain America: The First Avenger by Matthew K. Manning
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Art of Captain America is marvelous in its own right.
Dexter’s Laboratory: The Complete Series DVD Review: As Inventive As Its Main Character
By Gordon S. Miller |
Recommend for fans of animation and comedy.
Tribeca 2024 Review: The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth
By Gordon S. Miller |
What if the experiment was flawed from the start and the results tainted?
Dune Part Two Blu-ray Review: Will the Prophecy Be Fulfilled?
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s a visually impressive endeavor that never gets so big it forgets the small moments between characters are what drive a story forward.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Donald Duck “The Old Castle’s Secret” by Carl Barks
By Gordon S. Miller |
Barks once again provides an entertaining blend of adventure and comedy.
Welcome Back, Kotter: The Complete Series DVD Review: A Funny Show Even When Dealing with Serious Topics
By Gordon S. Miller |
The storylines are frequently about issues that high-schoolers deal with.
Tribeca 2024 Review: Hacking Hate
By Gordon S. Miller |
A compelling documentary that is more chilling than any horror movie.
Tribeca 2024 Review: Shelf Life
By Gordon S. Miller |
Shelf Life shows cheese is an interesting subject to be the focus of a documentary. Unfortunately, it’s not always an interesting documentary.
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Movie Review: When Worlds Collide
By Gordon S. Miller |
Recommended no matter what Earth you currently reside on.
Fletch Lives (Special Edition) Blu-ray Review: A Subpar Sequel
By Gordon S. Miller |
Unfortunately, Chevy Chase and director Michael Ritchie aren’t able to recreate the success of the first Fletch.
Defending Your Life Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Love in the Time of Purgatory
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s easy to defend Defending Your Life.
The War of the Worlds Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Special-Effects Spectacle
By Gordon S. Miller |
The War of the Worlds is a classic of the era and of the genre thanks to its award-winning special effects.
City of Hope (1991) Blu-ray Review: A Compelling Mosaic of Urban Life
By Gordon S. Miller |
During the ’80s and ’90s, John Sayles epitomized the independent filmmaker and City of Hope is one of the many reasons why.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Movie Review: They Had It In Them to Make It Epic
By Gordon S. Miller |
George Miller and his crew deserve kudos once again because they make movie magic.
Fletch (Special Edition) Blu-ray Review: Chevy Chase’s Star Turn Anchors This Comic Mystery
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fletch works well on a number of fronts and has a timeless feel outside of Faltermeyer ’80s synth score.
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two Blu-ray Review: Doesn’t Stand on Its Own
By Gordon S. Miller |
I might have a different reaction seeing it as part of the whole, but until then, Part Two is disappointing.
Fear and Desire (Special Edition) Blu-ray Review: A Collection of Kubrick’s Early Works
By Gordon S. Miller |
Unfortunately, it’s only notable for Kubrick completists than being a film worth watching on its own accord
Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Thor by Matthew K. Manning
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Art of Thor showcases the work done in expanding the MCU.
The Monster (1994) Blu-ray Review: Delivers Quite a Bit of Silliness
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Monster plays like a TV sitcom with Benigni finding humor in situations reminiscent of a European sex farce.
Hendrie DVD Review: A Portrait of the Artist as a Radio Man
By Gordon S. Miller |
Hendrie serves as both a remembrance of and an introduction to the comedy of Phil Hendrie.
The Beekeeper (2024) Blu-ray Review: Jason Statham Packs a Sting
By Gordon S. Miller |
If you want to see Jason Statham in action, this movie is a serviceable outing that will satisfy that itch.
Book Review: Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga – The Art of Iron Man 2 by John Barber
By Gordon S. Miller |
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.