Tex Avery Screwball Classics Volume 2 Blu-ray Review: A Second Helping of Silliness
By Gordon S. Miller |
As with the previous volume, this is a must-own for animation fans.
Greendale Movie Review: Neil Young’s Uplifting Musical Novel
By Gordon S. Miller |
The songs are very good and their sum is better than the individual parts.
Trading Places Blu-ray Review: A Comedic Look at Nature vs. Nurture
By Gordon S. Miller |
Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy team in this funny role-reversal story that’s a throwback to the screwball comedies of the ’30s and ’40s.
Dolly: The Ultimate Collection 19-Disc DVD Review: The Queen of Country Conquers TV
By Gordon S. Miller |
This set showcases that Dolly Parton’s musical talent, charisma, and spirit have remained a constant over the decades.
The Irishman (2019) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Welcome Addition to Martin Scorsese’s Filmography
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s what it is: a fitting bookend to his gangster films.
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind DVD Review: Something Very Special
By Gordon S. Miller |
If you aren’t already a fan, this documentary makes the case for what an immense talent he is.
Jonny Quest: The Complete Original Series Blu-ray Review: 26 Thrilling, Boys’ Adventures
By Gordon S. Miller |
The Blu-ray from Warner Archive delivers satisfying high-definition video that will please long-time fans and should help attract new ones.
Stargirl: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: A Stellar Season
By Gordon S. Miller |
Although there’s been a glut of superhero TV shows the past few years, Stargirl feels fresh and is executed so well on all fronts.
You’re Not Elected, Charlie Brown Deluxe Edition DVD Review: Only One Special Gets My Vote
By Gordon S. Miller |
The amusing special is paired with the very disappointing He’s A Bully, Charlie Brown.
5-Movie Collection from the Written Works of Stephen King Blu-ray Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Most of the high-def presentations will satisfy fans of the modern-day King of horror.
AFI Fest 2020 Review: My Psychedelic Love Story
By Gordon S. Miller |
One doesn’t need to be a fan of Leary or the ’60s counterculture to find My Psychedelic Love Story intriguing.
The Gunfighter Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: The Price of Fame
By Gordon S. Miller |
A film deserving of recognition thanks to a story that could be told in any genre and a great leading performance by Gregory Peck.
AFI Fest 2020 Review: Belushi
By Gordon S. Miller |
A wonderful remembrance yet also a great frustration.
AFI Fest 2020 Review: Wolfwalkers
By Gordon S. Miller |
A classic film animation fans will revisit and future generations will continually discover.
The Captains Collection Blu-ray Review: Exploring Star Trek with William Shatner
By Gordon S. Miller |
These films take viewers behind the scenes and also puts them in the spotlight as the original Captain Kirk examines the cultural phenomenon.
Batman: Death in the Family Interactive Movie Review: Ready Viewer One
By Gordon S. Miller |
The extra shorts are a welcome bonus especially for DC fans who know the obscure characters.
A Rainy Day in New York Movie Review: Woody Allen Covers Overly Familiar Ground
By Gordon S. Miller |
Elle Fanning and Selena Gomez are comedic standouts among the talented cast.
Airplane! Blu-ray Review: Surely, It Hasn’t Been 40 Years
By Gordon S. Miller |
It has, and don’t call me “Shirley.”
Little Monsters (Vestron Video Collector’s Series) Blu-ray Review: A Fun Romp for Children
By Gordon S. Miller |
A film created with a kid’s, specifically a young boy’s, sensibilities.
The Best of Cher Volume 1 & 2 DVD Review: Take It Home
By Gordon S. Miller |
You can turn back time and watch hours of Cher.
His Dark Materials: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: Lyra and Daemons and Bears, Oh My!
By Gordon S. Miller |
His Dark Materials has an interesting premise, but the weakness in the scripts overshadows the strong moments of the eight episodes.
Superman: Man of Tomorrow Blu-ray Review: A Hero Grows in Metropolis
By Gordon S. Miller |
Although as a longtime Superman fan I could do without yet another origin story, this iteration by screenwriter Tim Sheridan is an interesting take.
The B-52’s: Live at US Festival DVD Review: Will Make You Feel a Whole Lot Better
By Gordon S. Miller |
A fantastic snapshot of the band’s original line-up at their peak and it serves as a very good entry point for those new to the band.
Bill & Ted Face the Music Movie Review: A Welcome Respite During These Tough Times
By Gordon S. Miller |
This third installment is a worthy addition to the franchise.
Book Review: Joe Alves: Designing Jaws by Dennis Prince
By Gordon S. Miller |
It does a marvelous job demonstrating the work done by the unsung hero that is the production designer.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier Blu-ray Review: A Suspenseful Thriller
By Gordon S. Miller |
One of the top action movies of 2014.
Worst Cartoons Ever! DVD Review: They Stink!
By Gordon S. Miller |
Anyone can own great cartoons, but it takes a true fan of the art form to own and appreciate the worst that animation has to offer.
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break Blu-ray Review: W.C. Fields’ Last Star Turn Delivers Laughs
By Gordon S. Miller |
Although it’s a presentation of a series of sketches rather than a unified story being told, that doesn’t make it any less funny.
This Island Earth Blu-ray Review: Highly Recommended for the Sci-fi Film Buff
By Gordon S. Miller |
Scream Factory has done impressive work with this title.
Game of HAM Review: Outrageous Fun for Those Not Easily Offended
By Gordon S. Miller |
Folks should use their imagination and make of the game and its accompanying paraphernalia what they will.
Narrow Margin (Special Edition) Blu-ray Review: Strangers on a Canadian Train
By Gordon S. Miller |
While the plot is predictable, Gene Hackman’s performance and the stunt work keep the viewer engaged.
South Park: The Complete Twenty-Third Season Blu-ray Review: Maintaining Their Tegridy
By Gordon S. Miller |
The show has become TV comfort food, for good and for ill.
The Cameraman Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Star Begins to Fade
By Gordon S. Miller |
A stealth double feature of Keaton’s last two silent films.
Tex Avery Screwball Classics Volume 1 Blu-ray Review: A Must-Own for Animation Fans
By Gordon S. Miller |
In these 19 cartoons, gags fly rapidly, and the rules of physics and the medium are thrown out the window.
Escape from L.A. Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: A More Expensive yet Inferior Remake
By Gordon S. Miller |
While it’s fun to see Snake Plissken back in action, it’s a shame his mission is so similar to the previous film.
When We Were Kings Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Marvelous Time Capsule of Muhammad Ali in 1974
By Gordon S. Miller |
Criterion’s inclusion of Soul Power makes this a must-own.
Masked and Anonymous Blu-ray Review: Too Freewheelin’ for Its Own Good
By Gordon S. Miller |
If one enjoys deciphering riddles, as more than a few Dylanogists do, then Masked and Anonymous is worth examining.
Matewan Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Labor Pains
By Gordon S. Miller |
Not sure the reasons it’s taken so long to get John Sayles in the Criterion Collection, but Matewan is certainly a worthy title from his filmography.
The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection: Volume 6 (1978-1980) Blu-ray Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Kino Lorber provides fans an opportunity to rewatch these cartoons and new audiences a chance to discover them.
The Jetsons The Complete Original Series Blu-ray Review: Meet George Jetson
By Gordon S. Miller |
For fans that grew up with the show, it’s nice to have the first season collected.
Roberto Rossellini’s War Trilogy Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Intro to Italian Neorealism 101
By Gordon S. Miller |
Criterion presents a crash course on the post-war movement with these classics: Rome Open City, Paisan, and Germany Year Zero.
Half Truth Board Game Review: What Is a Lot of Fun?
By Gordon S. Miller |
It is the complete truth that I highly recommend Half Truth for fans of trivia games.
Don’t Drink the Water (1969) Blu-ray Review: A Subpar Sitcom
By Gordon S. Miller |
Although I can’t recommend the movie, if there are fans, they will be pleased by the high-definition video.
Three Fantastic Journeys by Karel Zeman Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Trips Worth Taking
By Gordon S. Miller |
Fans will appreciate the high-definition presentations and the behind-the-scenes extras.
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band Movie Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Even with its narrow focus, anything that shines a spotlight on The Band is well worth giving one’s attention.
TCM Classic Film Festival 2020 Special Home Edition Preview
By Gordon S. Miller |
Ben Mankiewicz, Pola Changnon, and Charlie Tabesh talk about what’s ahead (mostly) for the TCM brand.
Good Omens Blu-ray Review: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Armageddon
By Gordon S. Miller |
An enjoyable fantasy that brings to mind Douglas Adams’s Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice DVD Review: A Fantastic Appreciation
By Gordon S. Miller |
It’s so easy to fall in love with Linda Ronstadt and her music.
My Gun Is Quick Blu-ray Review: A Hard-boiled Jewel
By Gordon S. Miller |
It is worth investigating for the film’s story and the Blu-ray’s high-def presentation.
Judgment at Nuremberg (Special Edition) Blu-ray Review: Guilty of Being a Great Courtroom Drama
By Gordon S. Miller |
A compelling film that asks eternal questions about society and the responsibility of the people within it.