Mark of the Vampire Blu-ray Review: A Horror Film Until It Isn’t
By Gordon S. Miller |
Enjoyable for those in the mood for light horror from the Classic Hollywood era.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force: The Baffler Meal Complete Collection DVD Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
If you love the show, The Baffler Meal Complete Collection is a great way to have access to ATHF, especially if the cable or internet is out.
ELVIS (2022) Blu-ray Review: That Film’s All Right
By Gordon S. Miller |
Grand in style but short on substance.
Facing Nolan Blu-ray Review: All Baseball Fans Should Face Ryan’s Story
By Gordon S. Miller |
For the non-baseball fans, the movie tells the story of a family man who persevered to become one of the best to ever do what he did.
South Park: The Complete Twenty-Fourth Season Blu-ray Review: COVID Comes to Town
By Gordon S. Miller |
The two COVID-themed specials are what anyone familiar with the series would expect.
The Thin Man Goes Home Blu-ray Review: Bring This Comic Mystery to Your Home
By Gordon S. Miller |
There’s enough comedy to go with the mystery to keep the audience entertained as well as engaged.
Green Lantern: Beware My Power Blu-ray Review: An Action-packed, Enjoyable Adventure for John Stewart’s First Outing
By Gordon S. Miller |
Although a reluctant hero, John proves to be worthy of the ring even though he sometimes fades into the background as the story’s scope expands.
The Capote Tapes DVD Review: Other Voices Help Tell the Story of the Famous Author
By Gordon S. Miller |
Recommended for those who want to learn about Truman Capote and his work.
Devil in a Blue Dress Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Denzel Washington Makes Solving Mysteries Look Easy
By Gordon S. Miller |
The real mystery is why a film this good didn’t connect with audiences in 1995.
Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 Saturday Program Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
Here’s what I am hoping to see on Day 3.
Phil Lynott Songs For While I’m Away + Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back In Town: Live at the Sydney Opera House October 1978 DVD Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Believe these words: add this Thin Lizzy set to your classic rock collection.
Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 Friday Program Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
Where you might find me on this day when I am not standing in a line.
Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 Thursday Program Highlights
By Gordon S. Miller |
The programmers have done a great job because they have made choosing what to see tough as a number of intriguing panels have time conflicts.
Downton Abbey: A New Era Blu-ray Review: A Wedding and a Funeral and More
By Gordon S. Miller |
A New Era does a better job than the previous film in allowing all the characters to get their moments.
Strawberry Mansion Blu-ray Review: Seek Out This Surrealistic, Genre-blending Film
By Gordon S. Miller |
Albert Birney and Kentucker Audley should be on everyone’s “Filmmakers to Watch” list because this pair have proven to be ingenious talents.
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.