The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart Blu-ray Review: A Fitting Farewell
By Gordon S. Miller |
The plot threads tie together nicely and offer a few surprises that will answer questions that fans have had since the beginning.
Justice League: Warworld Blu-ray Review: A Minor Installment in the Tomorrowverse
By Gordon S. Miller |
While I appreciate the writers wanting to do something different with the characters,the overall story doesn’t come together as well as it should.
Looney Tunes Collector’s Choice Vol. 1 Blu-ray Review: A Good Start to Becoming a Cartoon Collector
By Gordon S. Miller |
A good roster of characters among a good roster of cartoons.
San Diego Comic Con 2023 Saturday Programming Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
The six SDCC panels I hope to attend on Saturday, July 22.
San Diego Comic Con 2023 Friday Programming Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
The five SDCC panels I hope to attend on Friday, July 21.
San Diego Comic Con 2023 Thursday Programming Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
The five SDCC panels I hope to attend on Thursday, July 20.
Clash of the Wolves / Where the North Begins Blu-ray Review: A Rin Tin Tin Double Feature
By Gordon S. Miller |
It serves as a wonderful snapshot of a bygone star and era.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Silly Symphonies 1932-1935: Starring Bucky Bug and Donald Duck
By Gordon S. Miller |
While the stories in Fantagraphics’s Walt Disney’s Silly Symphonies 1932-1935 skew toward young readers, Al Taliaferro’s artistry can be appreciated and enjoyed by fans of all ages.
The Venture Bros.: The Complete Series DVD Review: The Magnum Opus of Jackson Publick & Doc Hammer
By Gordon S. Miller |
An imaginative menagerie of mad scientists, magicians, and monsters that evolved into a heady dramedy about characters trying to find their place in the world.
Claydream Is the Pick of the Week
By Gordon S. Miller |
I appreciate those who work outside the spotlight and that’s why my Pick of the Week is Claydream.
Hey There, It’s Yogi Bear! Blu-ray Review: Ready for His Close-up
By Gordon S. Miller |
Expanding Yogi’s adventure from a 7-minute short to an 89-minute movie works for the most part.
Tribeca 2023 Review: Cinnamon
By Gordon S. Miller |
For crime fiction fans, Cinnamon is a movie to seek out.
Thelma & Louise Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Two for the Road
By Gordon S. Miller |
Thelma & Louise stands alongside other classic, outlaw buddy pictures like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Bonnie and Clyde.
If I Had a Million Blu-ray Review: A Mixed Bag
By Gordon S. Miller |
There’s a good mix of drama and comedy, which make up for the duds.
Creed III Blu-ray Review: A Crowd-pleaser
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fans of the Rocky/Creed franchise should be satisfied with this latest installment.
Fast X Movie Review: Dante Unleashes an Inferno
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fast X delivers numerous fights scenes, over-the-top driving sequences, comedic moments, and speeches about “family” that fans of the brand enjoy.
Max Fleischer’s Superman 1941-1943 Blu-ray Review: It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s DNR!
By Gordon S. Miller |
Whether this release is worth owning will depend on how particular the buyer is.
A Night at the Family Dog / Go Ride the Music / West Pole DVD Review: Celebrating San Francisco’s Psychedelic Rock Scene
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s a fantastic document of the music and the times.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray Review: The End of a Prehistoric Era
By Gordon S. Miller |
It deserves to be considered one of the best TV shows currently airing.
Terminal Invasion Blu-ray Review: An Alien Walks into an Airport…
By Gordon S. Miller |
Terminal Invasion makes good use of its genre premise and Bruce Campbell elevates his limited character.
Living Blu-ray Review: Anchored by the Exquisite Metamorphosis of Bill Nighy’s Lead Performance
By Gordon S. Miller |
A moving story about finding purpose in life.
Cocaine Bear (Maximum Rampage Edition) Blu-ray Review: Bump This Up to the Top of Your To-Watch List
By Gordon S. Miller |
The fun, bloody romp that its name promises.
Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham Blu-ray Review: Superhero Goes Supernatural
By Gordon S. Miller |
Based on the Elseworlds miniseries of the same name written by Mike Mignola and Richard Pace, Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham places Bruce Wayne et al. in 1920s Gotham for a compelling tale of Lovecraftian horror. While the movie will not be for all superhero fans, the story presents a unique take on…
Kubrick by Kubrick Movie Review: Stanley Speaks
By Gordon S. Miller |
An enjoyable documentary that will likely elicit multiple viewings by Kubrick aficionados, but its brevity will also leave them wanting more.
Book Review: Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir (Revised and Expanded Edition) by Eddie Muller
By Gordon S. Miller |
The book is chock full of film images and movie posters that Dark City makes as good a coffee-table photo book as it does a film reference book.
WonderCon 2023 Program Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
What I am most interested in seeing, although whether I attend them is anyone’s guess at this point.
The Adventures of Batman: The Complete Collection Blu-ray Review: Filmation’s First Animated Iteration of the Caped Crusader
By Gordon S. Miller |
Although it might be too simple for modern viewers, it is a fun throwback before the dark of the Dark Knight dominated the character and his stories.
Creed III Movie Review: This Time (Like Every Time) It’s Personal
By Gordon S. Miller |
Creed III delivers a familiar, crowd-pleasing time.
Hollywood Shuffle Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Be the Change You Want to See
By Gordon S. Miller |
It epitomizes the notion that if one doesn’t see the movies they want being made, then go make them.
2023 Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
I can’t remember when I have last seen this impressive a roster of shorts.
Plane Movie Review: Gerard Butler Leads a Satisfying Shoot-’em Up
By Gordon S. Miller |
If action films are your thing, it is worth your time booking this Plane.
Legion of Super-Heroes Blu-ray Review: A Fun Superhero Adventure Geared Towards a Younger Audience
By Gordon S. Miller |
The movie serves as a good entry point into the DC Comics universe since a flawed hero is easier for a viewer to identify with.
Violent Night Blu-ray Review: Can’t Say They Didn’t Warn You
By Gordon S. Miller |
Those looking for an offbeat Christmas movie should consider Violent Night once the kiddies and old folks go to bed.
Marvin Gaye: Greatest Hits Live In ‘76 Album Review: A Night of Marvin Medleys
By Gordon S. Miller |
It leaves the listener longing for more.
Book Review: Rock on Film: The Movies That Rocked the Big Screen by Fred Goodman
By Gordon S. Miller |
An outstanding addition to the library of film lovers and music lovers.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Wondrous Story about a Wondrous Storyteller by a Wondrous Filmmaker
By Gordon S. Miller |
A film filled with great imagination, much like its titular character and its director.
Darryl Jones: In the Blood DVD Review: The Man in the Stones’ Shadow
By Gordon S. Miller |
A good addition to the genre of sideman documentaries.
Invaders from Mars (1953) Blu-ray Review: A Standout in the ’50s Sci-fi Genre
By Gordon S. Miller |
The hard work by the restoration team looks wonderful in high definition.
Black Adam Blu-ray Review: Legend, Vengeance, and the Kahndaqian Way
By Gordon S. Miller |
Black Adam is the 11th film in the DC Extended Universe franchise.The character first appeared in rival Fawcett Comics’ Marvel Family #1 (1945). The wizard Shazam granted Black Adam the same powers given to Captain Marvel but because Black Adam abused his powers, he was punished. Dwayne Johnson stars as Teth-Adam / Black Adam, whose…
Criterion’s The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is the Pick of the Week
By Gordon S. Miller |
Ring in the new year with some new releases on Blu-ray.
Twilight (1998) Blu-ray Review: Mystery and Noir Fans Should Enjoy It
By Gordon S. Miller |
An errand for a friend lands Harry Ross in the middle of multiple murder investigations, from past and the present.
South Park: Post Covid Blu-ray Review: An Entertaining Mix of Goofy and Serious
By Gordon S. Miller |
The two-part story illustrates writer/director Trey Parker’s ability to continue delivering the series’ trademark blend of juvenile humor and insightful social commentary at Season 24.
Book Review: TCM Underground: 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema by Millie De Chirico & Quatoyiah Murry
By Gordon S. Miller |
A great addition to the library for those who have an alternative definition of “classic movie.”
Let There Be Drums! DVD Review: And There Was Drums and Drummers!
By Gordon S. Miller |
One doesn’t have to be a fan of drums or the Grateful Dead to enjoy Justin Kreutzmann’s Let There Be Drums!, as the drummers’ passions for their craft is infectious.
Make Way for Tomorrow Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Children Just Don’t Understand
By Gordon S. Miller |
“The saddest movie ever made.” – Orson Welles
We Are As Gods DVD Review: A Life Well Lived
By Gordon S. Miller |
Stewart Brand is a fascinating figure whose passions and optimism have led him to impact culture, both American and global.
Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm Blu-ray Review: Reunited, and It Feels So Good
By Gordon S. Miller |
Although there’s over 150 episodes and a movie, Plantasm is as good a place as any to enter the ATHF franchise.
Stargirl: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray Review: A Wonderful Continuation of the Series
By Gordon S. Miller |
Over the 13 episodes, the new Justice Society of America combats dark forces, both externally and internally.
Lost Highway Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Neo-noir with a Twist
By Gordon S. Miller |
You may end up lost but you’ll enjoy the journey.
Beast (2022) Blu-ray Review: A Fun, Albeit Familiar, Adventure
By Gordon S. Miller |
Baltasar Kormákur’s Beast and his visual effects team present thrills in this conventional man-versus-animal story set among the South African plains where a man must save his family against a lion driven to kill after the loss of its pride to poachers. Widower Dr. Nate Samuels (Idris Alba) takes his young daughters, Meredith (Iyana Halley),…