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.
Captain America: The First Avenger Movie Review: Marvelous As a Standalone Story and As an Expansion of a Cinematic Franchise
By Gordon S. Miller |
The movie succeeds in large part due to the casting of Chris Evans.
Have a Laugh! Volume 3 and 4 DVD Review: Samplers of Disney’s Animated Stars
By Gordon S. Miller |
The series introduces classic Disney cartoons to young children.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Movie Review: The Empire Strikes Back of the Harry Potter Series
By Gordon S. Miller |
Arguably the best adaptation of the series up to this point.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Ultimate Edition Blu-ray Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Harry, Ron, and Hermione deal with the external forces working for Lord Voldemort and the internal ones associated with growing up.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Movie Review: Why So Sirius?
By Gordon S. Miller |
Plenty of characterization and plot developments keep the viewer’s interest.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Review: Mysteries and a Riddle
By Gordon S. Miller |
Though frequently derided as the least favorite film in the franchise, it does contain some magic.
Au revoir les enfants Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Louis Malle’s Remembrance of Things Past
By Gordon S. Miller |
Another valuable WWII-inspired entry in the Criterion Collection.
Game Review: Scene It? – Harry Potter 2nd Edition
By Gordon S. Miller |
Discontinued fun for the whole family.
American: The Bill Hicks Story Blu-ray Review: Only the Ruthlessly Funny Die Young
By Gordon S. Miller |
There aren’t now and haven’t been many comedians like Bill Hicks.
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (Special Edition) DVD Review: Remains a Classic Adventure Film 30 Years Later
By Gordon S. Miller |
A valuable treasure, but not worth double-dipping.
The Comancheros Blu-ray Review: The Duke Doesn’t Abide Bad Guys
By Gordon S. Miller |
“It would break my heart if I had to put a bullet in your back.” – Capt. Jake Cutter