Tribeca 2022 Review: The Lost Weekend: A Love Story
By Gordon S. Miller |
For new Beatles/John Lennon fans, The Lost Weekend: A Love Story is worth watching.
Tribeca 2022 Review: Employee of the Month
By Gordon S. Miller |
The film shows not much has changed for women since its thematic predecessor Colin Higgins’s 9 to 5 even though they are set in different countries over four decades apart.
Breaking In (1989) Blu-ray Review: Burt Reynolds Performance is the Film’s Strong Point
By Gordon S. Miller |
Not a comedy or a crime story, but rather a drama with amusing situations.
The Police: Around the World (Restored & Expanded) Review: An Entertaining Scrapbook from the Band’s Early Days
By Gordon S. Miller |
The bonus concert material and the live album make the set worth owning.
The Batman (2022) Blu-ray Review: Matt Reeves Delivers a Fresh Take on the Franchise with a Noiresque Detective Story
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Blu-ray offers a high-definition experience that succeeds in showcasing the crew’s work
Trekkies: 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review: It’s Logical to Them
By Gordon S. Miller |
Trekkies opens a window to a fascinating world, strange and new to some, familiar to others.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Movie Review: Sam Raimi’s Magic Saves a Jam-packed Script
By Gordon S. Miller |
There might be too much going on for the casual viewer, but those invested in the MCU should enjoy it.
Constantine: The House of Mystery Blu-ray Review: A Cosmic Groundhog Day
By Gordon S. Miller |
This cartoon quartet shows that the DC Comics universe is broader than just costumed superheroes.
Ambulance (2022) Movie Review: Brothers Make Grim Choices in Michael Bay’s Latest
By Gordon S. Miller |
A very good actioner that keeps the intensity up for a long period.
The Last Waltz Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: And All the People Were Singin’
By Gordon S. Miller |
Martin Scorsese captures the Band’s farewell concert on Thanksgiving 1976.
Night Shift (1982) Blu-ray Review: Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy but Comedy Is for This Cast
By Gordon S. Miller |
Night Shift leans into its silliness thanks to Michael Keaton’s breakout performance.
WonderCon 2022 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.
All My Sons (1948) Blu-ray Review: Greed Is Not Good
By Gordon S. Miller |
A compelling look at a character so driven to achieve the American Dream he cares nothing about to cost to himself and others.
Bringing Up Baby Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Bone up on a Comedy Classic
By Gordon S. Miller |
A very funny comedy of errors brought to life by a talented cast who handle the silliness they been tasked with well.
The Batman (2022) Movie Review: Vengeance and Vigilantes Flood Gotham
By Gordon S. Miller |
A compelling mystery populated by intriguing characters brought to life by a talented cast.
2022 Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Not sure how Academy voters will see it, but my choice wins based on the animation alone.
Sundance 2022 Review: La Guerra Civil
By Gordon S. Miller |
Boxing fans should definitely enjoy it, but there’s also something here for the non-boxing fan.
Fritz the Cat / The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat Blu-rays Review: Sex, Drugs, and Counterculture
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fritz’s animated adventures are available in high definition.
Sundance 2022 Review: We Need to Talk About Cosby
By Gordon S. Miller |
What happens when our hero is revealed to be a villain.
Rifkin’s Festival Movie Review: Another Story About a Dead Shark
By Gordon S. Miller |
Rifkin’s Festival suffers as much of Woody Allen’s latter work does by feeling stale.
The Ultimate Richard Pryor Collection (Uncensored) 13-DVD Set Review: Earns the Ultimate Designation
By Gordon S. Miller |
This deep dive into Pryor’s career is for the hardcore fan.
Dune (2021) Blu-ray Review: Although Half the Story, Denis Villeneuve Delivers an Entertaining Science Fiction Spectacle
By Gordon S. Miller |
The film immerses the viewer in the story, and the Blu-ray’s high-definition presentation immerses the viewer in the film.
Ragtime (1981) Blu-ray Review: The Movie Needed to be Shorter or Longer to Succeed
By Gordon S. Miller |
There are a lot of characters whose actions make them and their plight unsympathetic.
Shadow of the Thin Man Blu-ray Review: Bask in the Laughs and Intrigue
By Gordon S. Miller |
The chemistry of William Powell and Myrna Loy is a rare quality and wonderful to witness.
All My Sons is the Pick of the Week
By Gordon S. Miller |
Knowing how good the story is and how good these actors are, All My Sons is definitely my Pick of the Week.
Live at Mister Kelly’s DVD Review: A History of Chicago Told Through a Nightclub
By Gordon S. Miller |
Live at Mister Kelly’s is an enjoyable discovery for those new to it and a marvelous scrapbook for those that remember it.
High Sierra Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Raoul Walsh Tells a Story Twice
By Gordon S. Miller |
Criterion’s High Sierra / Colorado Territory double feature is a great release for fans of classic Hollywood.
Book Review: The Unseen Photos of Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street by Trevor Crafts
By Gordon S. Miller |
A behind-the-scenes look during the first season of Sesame Street.
The Old Fashioned Way / It’s a Gift / The Bank Dick Blu-rays Review: A Trio of W. C. Fields Comedies from KL Studio Classics
By Gordon S. Miller |
I recommend all three films because they show a range of Fields’ work.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Review: An Amazing Movie from the MCU Spider-Verse
By Gordon S. Miller |
It wouldn’t surprise me if some fans considered this their favorite of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Los Angeles Comic Con 2021 Panels I’d Like to See
By Gordon S. Miller |
Whether going or not, what panels are you most interested in?
Superman: The Complete Animated Series Blu-ray Review: A Set for Superfans to Treasure
By Gordon S. Miller |
The talented cast and crew created something super.
San Diego Comic-Con Special Edition 2021 Panels I’d Like to See
By Gordon S. Miller |
Ten panels you might find me attending at San Diego Comic-Con Special Edition 2021.
Coraline (LAIKA Studios Edition) Blu-ray Review: A Fantastic Fairy Tale
By Gordon S. Miller |
Coraline deserves a spot in the family video library alongside spooky fare like Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, and like those titles it’s not solely for kids.
The Suicide Squad Blu-ray Review: Suicide Isn’t Painless with James Gunn at the Helm
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Blu-ray’s high-definition presentation of the video and audio showcases the skilled work of the crew.
The Naked Spur Blu-ray Review: A Classic ’50s Western
By Gordon S. Miller |
The high-definition presentation from the Warner Archive should please fans of the movie and those new to it.
Injustice (2021) Blu-ray Review: An Intriguing Story in An Alternate DC Universe
By Gordon S. Miller |
The story deals with interesting themes as our heroes behave in new yet believable ways under the dire circumstances they find themselves.
Tex Avery Screwball Classics Volume 3 Blu-ray Review: Another Must-own for Fans of Avery and Animation
By Gordon S. Miller |
Avery and his team demonstrate a creative and boundless imagination and a great talent for bringing their comedic ideas to the screen.
A Night at the Opera Blu-ray Review: A Comedy Classic
By Gordon S. Miller |
Thankfully, losing 25 percent of the act didn’t translate into losing 25 percent of the laughs because this film.
48 Hrs. / Another 48 Hrs. Blu-ray Reviews: The Boys Are Back on Blu-ray
By Gordon S. Miller |
48 Hrs. is a solid action comedy that holds up decades later. Another 48 Hrs. doesn’t reach the same heights.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League Blu-ray Review: An Entertaining Superhero Spectacle
By Gordon S. Miller |
This version offers a better story and characterizations.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: Marvel Delivers a Dynamic Duo
By Gordon S. Miller |
An entertaining action film and it demonstrates the MCU is in good hands, both in front of and behind the camera.
Bob Marley & the Wailers: The Capitol Session ’73 Album Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Highly recommend for Wailers fans.
The Raven (1963) Blu-ray Review: A Silly, Spooky Movie for Children
By Gordon S. Miller |
Richard Matheson’s script goes way beyond the story of Poe’s famous poem and is turned into a horror comedy.
Original Cast Album “Company” Criterion Collection: You Could Drive an Actor Crazy
By Gordon S. Miller |
This film is mostly for musical theater fans but it should also be of interest to those curious about how things are made.
Coogan’s Bluff Blu-ray Review: An Unintentional Precursor to Dirty Harry
By Gordon S. Miller |
The first pairing of Clint Eastwood and director Don Siegel is a decent crime thriller with good action.
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two Blu-ray Review: Filled with Enjoyable Tricks and Treats
By Gordon S. Miller |
Tim Sheridan’s script does a great job handing a myriad of distinct characters and keeping them engaging for the viewer.
The Suicide Squad Movie Review: A Top-tier Title in the DC Extended Universe
By Gordon S. Miller |
James Gunn makes a movie for those with a dark sense of humor who are ready for a bit of the old ultraviolence.
Godzilla vs. Kong Blu-ray Review: Clash of the Titans
By Gordon S. Miller |
If you like special-effects work and seeing things get smashed, Godzilla vs. Kong is the movie for you.
The Herculoids: The Complete Original Series Blu-ray Review: The Adventures of the Exotic Eight
By Gordon S. Miller |
The animators’ creativity and talent is apparent in the settings, the characters, and the Herculoids in action.