Gordon S. Miller

A little bit of effort in writing the story goes a long way in making an entertaining movie.

“I’m Eddie Felson. I shoot straight pool.”

The merry mutants go back to their beginnings.

Mike Leigh’s marvelous look back at Gilbert and Sullivan.

Brian De Palma delivers the goods with this political thriller.

Based on audience reaction, The Muppets and The Avengers are what Expo attendees are most excited about.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The movie succeeds in large part due to the casting of Chris Evans.

Listen to it loud!

The series introduces classic Disney cartoons to young children.

Arguably the best adaptation of the series up to this point.

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

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

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

Another valuable WWII-inspired entry in the Criterion Collection.

Discontinued fun for the whole family.

A wonderful, action-packed thrill ride that at the same time presents us with character development and an intelligent plot.

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

Tombstone comes across like an average Hollywood production with both good and bad elements that don’t offer much to love or hate.

As the film illustrates Howard Hughes’ crews striving towards perfection to meet his vision, that same level of dedication and determination is matched by Scorsese’s crews in the creation of his vision.

Even though a Terry Gilliam misfire has more going for it than most less-talented directors’ successes, I can’t recommend it.

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

It’s just a piece of Action Meringue Pie, tasty at the time yet leaving you empty and unfulfilled in a matter of minutes.

After Johnny Carson’s request that NBC stop airing Best of Carson on the weekends, the network wanted to fill the gap with a 90-minute variety show. Former Laugh-In writer Lorne Michaels was hired to run the show and the rest is television history, but how many people actually know the entire history? The Not Ready…

It is really good to hear Cobain’s artistic growth over the years, but I’m not sure for whom the album is meant.

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

This film will do well with people who enjoy animation and foreign films.

A good, swords-and-sandals epic from the latter stage of the classic Hollywood era.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fans of Classic Hollywood spectacles should enjoy this romantic tale.

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

An impressive film that honors those whose story it tells.

The one that launched a franchise.

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

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

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

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

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

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