Gordon S. Miller

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets: Live at the Roundhouse Movie Review

Fans of early Pink Floyd should be very pleased.

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Queen & Slim Blu-ray Review: A Thrilling Drama Infused with Social Commentary

Queen & Slim suggests the beginning of two great film careers behind the camera.

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ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band From Texas Blu-ray Review: The Rise of ZZ Top

A very good introduction to the band and their music.

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I Got You Babe: The Best of Sonny & Cher, Volume 1 DVD Review

Fans of variety shows and of this television era should enjoy these episodes.

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The 2020 NAMM Show Review: There’s More to the Music Business Than Music

An impressive endeavor with so many interesting things going on.

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2020 Oscar-nominated Animated Short Films Review

The five nominees are…

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Sinister Six Card Game Review: Supervillains Unite (or Not)!

“Every villain is a hero of his or her own story.” – Christopher Vogler, “The Writer’s Journey”

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PSIFF 2020 Review: Adventures of a Mathematician

The story piqued my interest about the scientists involved, making me want to learn more about them and their projects.

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Chuck Berry Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll Blu-ray Review: It’s Good to Be the King

Hail! Hail! tells an important, albeit incomplete, story of an American music legend.

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Popeye the Sailor: The 1940s, Volume 2 Blu-ray Review: The Love Triangle Continues

The impressive work put into making these cartoons available in high definition should be commended and make one hopeful for future animated releases from Warner Archive.

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The Death and Return of Superman: The Complete Film Collection Giftset Blu-ray Review

The filmmakers made the right decision revisiting and expanding this landmark story.

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The Dick Cavett Show: New York Radio Pioneers DVD Review: See the Faces Behind the Voices

This release showcases some of the medium’s great talkers.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie Review: The Sinking of the Sequel Trilogy

Am sorry to see the film and this new trilogy falter as much as it did.

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Christmas in July Blu-ray Review: A Gift in Any Month

It’s impressive how much ground Preston Sturges’ story covers in its brief 67-minute runtime while neither feeling overstuffed nor rushed.

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The Circus Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: The Tramp Plays the Big Top

A delightful romp that finds the Tramp behave in a more enlightened manner as he puts others ahead of himself.

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AFI Fest 2019 Review: The Apollo

I was left wishing I had two documentaries instead of just the one.

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Doctor Who: The Sun Makers DVD Review: Death and Taxes

The Doctor, Leela, and K-9 lead the people against their oppressors, a frequent Who story trope.

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AFI Fest 2019 Review: Queen & Slim

A thrilling drama infused with social commentary.

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Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting DVD Review: A Golden Celebration

Having to compile a greatest hits for a 50-year-old show is a daunting task and the makers of this collection do a great job.

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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Blu-ray Review: A High-Quality, High-Definition Experience

Fast and furious enough to please fans and those looking for a ridiculous action movie.

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The Cure: 40 Live – Curætion-25 + Anniversary Blu-ray Review: A Black Ruby Jubilee

A must-own set for fans and a perfect introduction to the band’s great talents.

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Terminator: Dark Fate Movie Review: History (and the Franchise) Repeats Itself

I’d recommend Dark Fate, but it’s too bad there’s not a better story.

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Scars of Dracula Blu-ray Review: A Bit of a Retread but Still Enjoyable

While understandably not held in high regard, there’s still some fun to be had seeing Lee back as the Count.

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Book Review: The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 26: 1970-1972 by Chester Gould

While the characters and stories remained entertaining, the author’s hand was an even heavier presence during these stories.

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Mountaintop Movie Review: Neil Young & Crazy Horse Reunite in ‘Colorado’

It is an inspiring delight to see these old men still with a creative drive to make new music.

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Toy Story 4 Blu-ray Review: A Toy’s Purpose

It was wonderful to have one more adventure with the Toy Story characters, and this serves as a fitting conclusion to the series.

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Gosford Park Blu-ray Review: Upstairs Downstairs Sideways

Robert Altman puts his twist on an Agatha Christie murder mystery.

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TV Review: Country Music: Episode Eight ‘Don’t Get Above Your Raisin”

Unfortunately, all good things come to an end, and so we get the final chapter in Ken Burns’s outstanding documentary.

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TV Review: Country Music: Episode Seven ‘Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way’

In this episode, we see the biggest stars of this era are the folks who got successful doing things their way and expanding the genre’s perceived boundaries.

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TV Review: Country Music: Episode Six ‘Will the Circle Be Unbroken?’

During this era, the country found itself in a turmoil that affected everything, including country music.

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TV Review: Country Music: Episode Five ‘The Sons and Daughters of America’

In this episode, Burns shows that the country’s societal upheaval made its way into the music.

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Downton Abbey Movie Review: Fans Are Invited Back for a Royal Visit

With only a two-hour run time, it was always going to be hard to get enough screen time for all the main characters, and it was made even harder with most of the stories that focused on new ones.

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TV Review: Country Music: Episodes Three and Four

An intriguing concept presented is that in addition to talent, chance encounters can be just as important to an artist’s career.

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Echo in the Canyon Blu-ray Review: You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears

An important chapter in the history of rock is examined by those involved with it and those influenced by it.

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TV Review: Country Music: Episodes One and Two

Harlan Howard declared, “Country music is three chords and the truth.”

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Reap the Wild Wind Blu-ray Review: An Antebellum Epic of Thrilling Adventure and Questionable Romance

For those seeking classic Hollywood adventure, Reap the Wild Wind will fit the bill.

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Book Review: Cult Filmmakers: 50 Movie Mavericks You Need to Know by Ian Haydn Smith

Smith’s essays make a compelling case for all of them, which will leave readers eager to seek out their films.

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Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders DVD Review: Jon Pertwee Exits the Series

Although the end of Jon Pertwee’s run, this serial is a good introduction to the character, the mythology, and the actor in the role.

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Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) Blu-ray Review: Long Live the King

Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah join the Monsterverse franchise in a global battle royale that is heavy on CGI fighting and destruction.

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The Dick Cavett Show: Baseball’s Greatest Hits: Pitchers DVD Review

It’s wonderful to see these interviews, which allow the viewers to see the men behind the ball players.

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Rush: Cinema Strangiato 2019 Movie Review: They Will Choose Farewell

One wouldn’t know from how well they played music from all eras of their career that this would be their swan song, but they went out delivering a top-notch performance.

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Doctor Who: The Time Meddler DVD Review: Monk-eying Around with History

The great fun of this episode is watching the Doctor and Monk outwit each other.

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Avengers: Endgame Blu-ray Review: Part of the Journey Is the End

The film’s strength is the connection fans have to the characters/actors.

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Wally Gator: The Complete Series DVD Review: Delightfully Silly, Don’t Y’know

Best in small doses because of the similarity of the plots.

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What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Blu-ray Review

DS9 fans should be pleased with this love letter.

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The Dick Cavett Show: Inside the Minds of… Volume 3 DVD Review

Episodes included find Dick Cavett joined by Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, and Dick Gregory.

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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Movie Review: Keeping It in the Family

The spin-off film retains the over-the-top action the franchise is known for.

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The Best of The Carol Burnett Show: 50th Anniversary Edition 21-DVD Set Review

Fans should be quite pleased owning a quarter of the entire series.

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Doctor Who: The Animation Collection DVD Review: Four Doctors Are Better Than One

The 2-disc set gathers five previously released stories featuring Doctors, classic and modern.

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