Gordon S. Miller

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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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D23 Expo 2011: Walt Disney Studios Upcoming Animated Releases

Sneak Peeks of Brave and Wreck-It Ralph were the highlights.

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The Mikado Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Dated but Has its Charms

An enjoyable melding of opera and film that offers a glimpse back in time at the sitcom of its day.

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Laws of Gravity DVD Review: Scorsese’s Mean Streets Did It Before and Did It Better

Writer/director Nick Gomez does nothing new or memorable with this familiar material.

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes Presents the Rise of a New Franchise

Andy Serkis as Caesar and the CGI work by Weta Digital are the film’s highlights.

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Book Review: Joe Simon: My Life in Comics

A great look at the comic book industry from the inside.

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Planet of the Apes (1968) Blu-ray Review: A Franchise Started with a “Smile”

You’ll want to get your stinking paws on this one.

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Have a Laugh! Volume 3 and 4 DVD Review: Samplers of Disney’s Animated Stars

The series introduces classic Disney cartoons to young children.

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Ultimate Edition Blu-ray Review

Harry, Ron, and Hermione deal with the external forces working for Lord Voldemort and the internal ones associated with growing up.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Movie Review: Why So Sirius?

Plenty of characterization and plot developments keep the viewer’s interest.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Review: Mysteries and a Riddle

Though frequently derided as the least favorite film in the franchise, it does contain some magic.

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Au revoir les enfants Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Louis Malle’s Remembrance of Things Past

Another valuable WWII-inspired entry in the Criterion Collection.

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Game Review: Scene It? – Harry Potter 2nd Edition

Discontinued fun for the whole family.

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American: The Bill Hicks Story Blu-ray Review: Only the Ruthlessly Funny Die Young

There aren’t now and haven’t been many comedians like Bill Hicks.

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The Comancheros Blu-ray Review: The Duke Doesn’t Abide Bad Guys

“It would break my heart if I had to put a bullet in your back.” – Capt. Jake Cutter

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True Grit (2010) Blu-ray Review: Fill Your Hand With It

The high standards set by True Grit the film have been maintained by those responsible for creating the Blu-ray.

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Platoon Blu-ray Review: A Balanced, Realistic Portrayal of War

“Somebody once wrote: ‘Hell is the impossibility of reason.’ That’s what this place feels like. Hell.” – Pvt. Chris Taylor

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Gladiator (2000) Movie Review: Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Lend Ridley Scott Your Eyes and Ears

If one seeks a movie about good triumphing over evil, Gladiator is your champion.

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Drive Angry DVD Review: Watch Disappointed

I wish the Accountant had taken this back to Hell before I saw it.

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M*A*S*H Blu-ray Review: A Brilliant Military Farce

The bits of comedic insanity are separated by the insanity of war.

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