Gordon S. Miller

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The Times of Harvey Milk Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: History in the Making

An outstanding documentary that presents an important chapter in the United States civil rights movement.

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My Last Movie Before the Rapture

It’s too late and would be disingenuous to start pandering now.

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Pirates of Tortuga DVD Review: A Love Story at its Core

Fans of Classic Hollywood spectacles should enjoy this romantic tale.

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A High Wind in Jamaica DVD Review: This Children’s Pirate Adventure Blows

An action film starring Coburn and Quinn sounds good on paper. Unfortunately, that’s not what this movie contains.

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Army of Shadows Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Different Kind of Spy Thriller

An impressive film that honors those whose story it tells.

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Friday the 13th (1980) Blu-ray Review: The Uncut Edition

The one that launched a franchise.

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Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show: The Complete Series DVD Review

Die-hard fans and very young children will enjoy The Legendary Super Powers Show.

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Super Friends: The Lost Episodes DVD Review: Definitely Geared Towards Kids

The “lost” adventures feature a wide roster of heroes teaming up in various combinations.

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All-Star Superman Blu-ray Review: You Will Believe a Man Can Die

An action-packed adventure that has something to offer even to those who aren’t fans of the character.

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The TCM Classic Film Festival 2011: Presenting Music and the Movies

A wide variety of material to see for the first time or revisit on the silver screen.

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Super Friends!: Season One, Volume Two DVD Review: Some May Enjoy Its Quaintness

The stories have the heroes dealing with aliens and evil scientists.

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Super Friends!: Season One, Volume One DVD Review: The Series Still Has a Charm

Hanna-Barbera’s Super Friends features an all-star team of DC Comics heroes.

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Being There Blu-ray Review: Peter Sellers in One of His Finest Performances

Whether identified as a serious comedy or a funny drama, Being There is a very enjoyable.

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Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon DVD Review: A Well-Written Sequel

Doctor Who fans would be wise to spend some time with The Monster of Peladon.

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Doctor Who: The Space Museum / The Chase DVD Review: Two Time-Traveling Adventures

Absolutely charming if the context can be appreciated.

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8 1/2 Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A World-Cinema Landmark

It’s a must-own for anyone serious about cinema and gets better with each viewing.

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The Dark Knight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Album Review

The partnership of Zimmer and Howard has created a wonderful collection of music that is perfectly enjoyable and stands on its own for those who haven’t seen the movie.

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Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen Movie Review

Donnie Yen makes a welcome return to the character.

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The Incredibles Blu-ray Review: An Incredible High Def Experience

An engaging drama about a man struggling to balance career and family set in a superhero world.

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Justice League: The Complete Series DVD Review: Will Keep Comic Fans Entertained for Hours

It’s a smart show that understands and respects both the material and its audience.

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Fiddler on the Roof 40th Anniversary Blu-ray Review

The musical about tradition debuts in a new format.

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U2 3D Movie Review: Almost Better Than the Real Thing

U2 gives viewers something they can nearly feel, fee-ee-eel.

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The Who: Live at The Isle of Wight Festival 1970 DVD Review: Absolutely Brilliant

Who’s the greatest rock and roll band of all time? This DVD may make the case.

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Shine a Light DVD Review: The Rolling Stones and Martin Scorsese Deliver Satisfaction

These legends prove they still got it with this concert filmed in 2006.

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Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music (Director’s Cut) Blu-ray Review: The Beginning of the End of the ’60s

The 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition is quite a trip.

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The Complete Monterey Pop Festival Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Marvelous Time Capsule

The set includes the films: Monterey Pop, Jimi Plays Monterey, and Shake! Otis at Monterey.

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Seven Samurai Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Cinematic Masterpiece of Epic Proportions

A landmark in the history of film whose influence is still felt.

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A Pup Named Scooby-Doo: Complete 2nd, 3rd & 4th Seasons DVD Review

Kids may well like the silliness Pup has to offer, but those who grew up on earlier versions will barely recognize the show.

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Joyeux Noel Movie Review: Demonstrating People Are More Alike Than Different

It walks a fine line between comedy and drama and excels at both without compromising either.

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The Jayhawks: Hollywood Town Hall and Tomorrow the Green Grass (Legacy Edition) Albums Review

This Minnesota band worked under the radar and ahead of their time.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Review: An Amazing Film on a Very Grand Scale

Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings does for movies what Tolkein’s The Lord of the Rings does for books.

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Alien vs. Predator Movie Review: Quickly Disintegrates into Fighting and Special Effects

Sure, all aspects of the writing were bad, but I wasn’t going to see Shakespeare’s Alien vs. Predator.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Movie Review: Guilty of Being a Very Good Film

If filmgoers are looking for a smart, well-acted story, they should make an appointment with The Lincoln Lawyer.

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Wonder Woman (2009) (Two-Disc Special Edition) DVD Review: The Iconic Character Deserves Better

It’s a wonder this got made considering how many bad choices the creative team made.

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Mission: Impossible – The Third TV Season DVD Review: More like Mission: Ridiculous

It certainly won’t hold up for today’s sophisticated television viewer.

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The Venture Bros.: 3rd Season Blu-ray Review: Plenty of Action and Humor

It is extremely rewarding for those who have followed the series.

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The Venture Bros.: Season Two DVD Review: Arguably, the Greatest Cartoon Show

How did the show proceed after the death of the Venture Bros.?

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The Complete Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Recordings Review

The work of their joint ventures all in one set.

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The Venture Bros.: Season One DVD Review: A Very Funny Spoof of Jonny Quest

The show’s humor is similar to The Tick, a superhero spoof.

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Tony Bennett Sings the Rodgers & Hart Songbook Album Review

An outstanding showcase for the talents of everyone involved.

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The Departed DVD Review: Martin Scorsese’s B-Movie

The movie had many good scenes as well as a number of surprising-yet-believable plot twists; however, the story doesn’t always hold up upon examination.

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Million Dollar Baby Movie Review: An Engaging Story About Relationships and Responsibilities

While it begins with familiar motifs from boxing films, the story veers off and becomes a serious drama about moral issues.

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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Movie Review: An Enjoyable Thrill Ride, but Not Much More

When you go see the film, do so on the biggest screen you can.

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M Criterion Collection DVD Review: A Thriller Steeped in Social Commentary

Criterion’s two-disc set of M is a must-have for any serious film library.

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The Wages of Fear Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Suspenseful, Intriguing Thriller

For those who enjoy substance of characters and theme with their action, Henri-Georges Clouzot’s The Wages of Fear is a great choice.

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WALL·E (Three-Disc Special Edition) Blu-ray Review: A Grand Adventure

The gang at Pixar, led by director and co-writer Andrew Stanton, continuing their high level of quality, animated filmmaking with a multi-layered futuristic tale about life and love.

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The TCM Classic Film Festival 2010: A Festival Is Born

The festival’s programming spanned the medium’s history, and as a bonus, many of the selections featured introductions and Q&A’s from participants, their relatives, and peers.

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