Richard III (1995) DVD Review: A Great Introduction to the Bard’s Works
By Gordon S. Miller |
The dramatic change of setting to an alternative 1930s serves the story well.
Wizards 35th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review: Artwork Trumps Story
By Gordon S. Miller |
Recommended for animation fans.
Smiley’s People DVD Review: The Spy Who Came in from Retirement
By Gordon S. Miller |
Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in.
The Passion of the Christ Movie Review: Too Much Good Friday, Not Enough Easter Sunday
By Gordon S. Miller |
The film presented more questions than answers.
To Kill a Mockingbird 50th Anniversary Blu-ray Review: Do the Right Thing
By Gordon S. Miller |
“What kinda man are you?” – Bob Ewell
Dazed and Confused Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: An Authentic, Evocative Slice of Life
By Gordon S. Miller |
“You just gotta keep on livin’, man. L-I-V-I-N.” – Wooderson
Archer: The Complete Season Two Blu-ray Review: License to Laugh
By Gordon S. Miller |
Another frequently hysterical season of outrageous and offensive espionage adventures.
Beauty and the Beast (1946) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Jean Cocteau Creates Magic
By Gordon S. Miller |
Allow yourself to fall under its spell.
It Takes a Thief (1968) The Complete Series Review: Fans Will Find This Set Terrific
By Gordon S. Miller |
They don’t want you to steal; they want you to buy it.
Book Review: The Age of Movies: Selected Writings of Pauline Kael
By Gordon S. Miller |
A very worthy addition to the library of anyone who ever lost it at the movies.
The Rolling Stones: Some Girls: Live In Texas ’78 Blu-ray Review: It’s Live Rock ‘n’ Roll and I Like It
By Gordon S. Miller |
Yet another excellent document of The Rolling Stones in action.
Rango (2011) Blu-ray Review: There’s a New (Animation) Sheriff in Town
By Gordon S. Miller |
Highly recommend to fans of animation and Westerns.
Jane Eyre (2011) Movie Review: Director Cary Fukunaga Sets the Bar High for Future Adaptations
By Gordon S. Miller |
Rare is the film that excels in so many facets.
If…. Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Portrait of the Student as an Angry Young Man
By Gordon S. Miller |
Malcolm McDowell is captivating in his film debut.
Wings (1927) Blu-ray Review: Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines
By Gordon S. Miller |
Wings will transport you into the wild Blu-ray yonder.
West Side Story (1961) Blu-ray Review: Celebrating 50 Years of Dancing in the Streets
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s “Cool” for the most part, but there are a few issues.
Solaris (1972) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Explorations in Outer and Inner Space
By Gordon S. Miller |
Andrei Tarkovsky psychological film spends too much time looking inward.
Kiss Me Deadly Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Pulp Science Fiction
By Gordon S. Miller |
Your parents were right about not picking up hitchhikers.
Peter Gabriel: New Blood – Live in London Blu-ray Review: The Power of the Orchestra
By Gordon S. Miller |
Gabriel captured live on his latest tour with orchestra in tow.
Ben-Hur (1959): 50th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: Fans of the Film and of Paraphernalia Will Enjoy This
By Gordon S. Miller |
This winner of 11 Oscars comes to Blu-ray in an impressive transfer.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) DVD Review: An Enthralling Search for a Mole in the Circus
By Gordon S. Miller |
Alec Guinness leads this impressive BBC miniseries.
America Lost and Found: The BBS Story Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
A story about the changing of the guard in Hollywood.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes Blu-ray Review: As Good at Home as It Was in Theaters
By Gordon S. Miller |
Highly recommended for action fans.
Some Kind of Monster DVD Review: A Fearless Portrait of Metallica
By Gordon S. Miller |
Hit the lights and watch this DVD!
The Adventures of Tintin Season One DVD Review: Animated Adventure Abounds!
By Gordon S. Miller |
Herge’s creation translates well to television.
Welcome to L.A. DVD Review: Like Altman Under Anesthesia
By Gordon S. Miller |
Non-characters sleepwalk through “the city of the one-night stands.”
Woody Allen: A Documentary Review: His Films Make Life Worth Living
By Gordon S. Miller |
The director is featured in this career overview on PBS’ American Masters.
Book Review: Screen World: The Films of 2010, Edited by Barry Monush
By Gordon S. Miller |
A good analog resource though its easily trumped in our digital world.
AFI FEST 2011 Review: Into the Abyss
By Gordon S. Miller |
Director Werner Herzog stares into Texas’ death penalty.
The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Volume 3 and 4 DVD Review: Entertainment Assembled!
By Gordon S. Miller |
A very good animated program for superhero fans.
Smiles of a Summer Night Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: All’s Well That Ends Well
By Gordon S. Miller |
Ingmar Bergman’s film will deliver a smile any night.
Cream: Live at Royal Albert Hall London 2005 Blu-ray Review: I’m So Glad This Was Recorded
By Gordon S. Miller |
A great concert disc showcasing their triumphant return.
Book Review: Alien Vault: The Definitive Story of the Making of the Film by Ian Nathan
By Gordon S. Miller |
In space, they would hear you scream with delight.
Take Shelter Movie Review: Preparing for the Storm
By Gordon S. Miller |
A compelling family drama anchored by Michael Shannon’s captivating performance.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Buy the Disc, Take the Ride
By Gordon S. Miller |
Highly recommended for Thompson fans and mildly recommended for Gilliam fans.
Pixar Short Films Collection Volume 1 DVD Review: A Study in Animation
By Gordon S. Miller |
A great collections of shorts that shows the company developing its talent and techniques.
Blood Simple Blu-ray Review: The Coen Brothers’ Impressive Debut Launches a Few Careers
By Gordon S. Miller |
A well-plotted, modern-day film noir.
Killer Elite Movie Review: Better Than Expected
By Gordon S. Miller |
A little bit of effort in writing the story goes a long way in making an entertaining movie.
The Hustler (1961) Blu-ray Review: This Disc is a Born Winner
By Gordon S. Miller |
“I’m Eddie Felson. I shoot straight pool.”
X-Men: First Class Blu-ray Review: Arguably the Best of the Film Franchise
By Gordon S. Miller |
The merry mutants go back to their beginnings.
Topsy-Turvy Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: It Is the Very Model of a Modern-Day Blu-ray Release
By Gordon S. Miller |
Mike Leigh’s marvelous look back at Gilbert and Sullivan.
Blow Out Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Hearing Is Believing
By Gordon S. Miller |
Brian De Palma delivers the goods with this political thriller.
D23 Expo 2011: Walt Disney Studios Upcoming Live-Action Releases
By Gordon S. Miller |
Based on audience reaction, The Muppets and The Avengers are what Expo attendees are most excited about.
D23 Expo 2011: Walt Disney Studios Upcoming Animated Releases
By Gordon S. Miller |
Sneak Peeks of Brave and Wreck-It Ralph were the highlights.
The Mikado Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Dated but Has its Charms
By Gordon S. Miller |
An enjoyable melding of opera and film that offers a glimpse back in time at the sitcom of its day.
Laws of Gravity DVD Review: Scorsese’s Mean Streets Did It Before and Did It Better
By Gordon S. Miller |
Writer/director Nick Gomez does nothing new or memorable with this familiar material.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes Presents the Rise of a New Franchise
By Gordon S. Miller |
Andy Serkis as Caesar and the CGI work by Weta Digital are the film’s highlights.
Book Review: Joe Simon: My Life in Comics
By Gordon S. Miller |
A great look at the comic book industry from the inside.
Planet of the Apes (1968) Blu-ray Review: A Franchise Started with a “Smile”
By Gordon S. Miller |
You’ll want to get your stinking paws on this one.