Gordon S. Miller

A variety of scary things were on display at Midsummer Scream.

The plot threads tie together nicely and offer a few surprises that will answer questions that fans have had since the beginning.

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.

A good roster of characters among a good roster of cartoons.

The six SDCC panels I hope to attend on Saturday, July 22.

The five SDCC panels I hope to attend on Friday, July 21.

The five SDCC panels I hope to attend on Thursday, July 20.

It serves as a wonderful snapshot of a bygone star and era.

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.

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.

I appreciate those who work outside the spotlight and that’s why my Pick of the Week is Claydream.

Expanding Yogi’s adventure from a 7-minute short to an 89-minute movie works for the most part.

For crime fiction fans, Cinnamon is a movie to seek out.

Thelma & Louise stands alongside other classic, outlaw buddy pictures like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Bonnie and Clyde.

There’s a good mix of drama and comedy, which make up for the duds.

Fans of the Rocky/Creed franchise should be satisfied with this latest installment.

Fast X delivers numerous fights scenes, over-the-top driving sequences, comedic moments, and speeches about “family” that fans of the brand enjoy.

Whether this release is worth owning will depend on how particular the buyer is.

It’s a fantastic document of the music and the times.

It deserves to be considered one of the best TV shows currently airing.

Terminal Invasion makes good use of its genre premise and Bruce Campbell elevates his limited character.

A moving story about finding purpose in life.

The fun, bloody romp that its name promises.

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…

An enjoyable documentary that will likely elicit multiple viewings by Kubrick aficionados, but its brevity will also leave them wanting more.

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.

What I am most interested in seeing, although whether I attend them is anyone’s guess at this point.

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 delivers a familiar, crowd-pleasing time.

It epitomizes the notion that if one doesn’t see the movies they want being made, then go make them.

I can’t remember when I have last seen this impressive a roster of shorts.

If action films are your thing, it is worth your time booking this Plane.

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.

Those looking for an offbeat Christmas movie should consider Violent Night once the kiddies and old folks go to bed.

It leaves the listener longing for more.

An outstanding addition to the library of film lovers and music lovers.

A film filled with great imagination, much like its titular character and its director.

A good addition to the genre of sideman documentaries.

The hard work by the restoration team looks wonderful in high definition.

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…

Ring in the new year with some new releases on Blu-ray.

An errand for a friend lands Harry Ross in the middle of multiple murder investigations, from past and the present.

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.

A great addition to the library for those who have an alternative definition of “classic movie.”

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.

“The saddest movie ever made.” – Orson Welles

Stewart Brand is a fascinating figure whose passions and optimism have led him to impact culture, both American and global.

Although there’s over 150 episodes and a movie, Plantasm is as good a place as any to enter the ATHF franchise.

Over the 13 episodes, the new Justice Society of America combats dark forces, both externally and internally.

You may end up lost but you’ll enjoy the journey.