Book Review: Ernie in Kovacsland: Writings, Drawings, and Photographs from Television’s Original Genius
By Gordon S. Miller |
Curious comedy fans should and Kovacs fans must visit Ernie in Kovacsland.
The Flash (2023) Blu-ray Review: You Can’t Go Home Again
By Gordon S. Miller |
It contains good humor, great action, and amidst all the comic book cacophony, there is a thoughtful story.
The Broadway Melody Blu-ray Review: Give My Regards to the Warner Archive Team
By Gordon S. Miller |
While the backstage exploits are familiar to the genre, it’s a fun snapshot of a bygone era for both film and theater.
Book Review: Christopher Nolan: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work by Ian Nathan
By Gordon S. Miller |
Ian Nathan serves as a literary archeologist, excavating Nolan’s films, digging into their production, their themes, and the reactions they earned.
Book Review: Walt Disney’s Uncle Scrooge “Cave of Ali Baba” by Carl Barks
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fans of Disney comics and youth adventures should enter the“Cave of Ali Baba” and the other fowl stories in this volume.
“Asteroid City” Is the Pick of the Week
By Gordon S. Miller |
Make your to-watch list, starting with my Pick of the Week.
The Fastest Gun Alive Blu-ray Review: A Compelling Western
By Gordon S. Miller |
While “The Fastest Gun Alive” is a dangerous title to hold, it’s a wonderful title to own.
Fast X Blu-ray Review: It’s Still About Family
By Gordon S. Miller |
The high-definition presentation highlights the state-of-the-art action scenes and the work of the crew.
Robot Monster: 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review: A Dream Release for 3-D Fans
By Gordon S. Miller |
This release is memorable for the right reasons.
Midsummer Scream 2023 Review, Part 2: Sunday Spooky Sunday
By Gordon S. Miller |
I would highly recommend Midsummer Scream to anyone considering attending.
Midsummer Scream 2023 Review, Part 1: The Things I Saw on Saturday
By Gordon S. Miller |
A variety of scary things were on display at Midsummer Scream.
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…