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The most important and honest thing that can be said about Brian Miller, is that he is passionate about movies. Early in his childhood, Brian fell in love with films like "Robin Hood", "Ghostbusters" and "Gremlins". In his developmental years, he spent hours upon hours in the local video-store, reading synopses and memorizing the stars. This is where his knowledge base began, and has been expanding ever since.
At the age of 16, Brian began writing for "HJ Magazine", a supplemental section of the Syracuse based newspaper "The Post Standard". Every article in "HJ" was written by, and geared towards, high-school students in the Central New York region. While most critics at the magazine were expected to follow a simple question-and-answer format, Brian was granted the unprecedented opportunity to write full-length reviews on classics such as "Sunset Boulevard", "The Manchurian Candidate", and "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?"
Upon graduation from high school, Brian enrolled at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse where he became a work-study student for renowned film historian, Professor Douglas Brode. His research and aid led to the development of two books, Sinema and Boys and Toys: Ultimate Action-Adventure Movies, and earned him special acknowledgments in both.
Brian graduated Sigma Cum Laude from O.C.C. in 2002. Majoring in humanities with a concentration in cinema, he was also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Shortly thereafter, he began writing reviews for "Table Hopping Magazine". Penning critiques on films that were being released on DVD, Brian analyzed the film and the extra features that were found on the discs. After a year at the publication, he was promoted to Chief Film Critic. While continuing to write the DVD column, Brian was also responsible for covering films that were being released into theaters.
In 2005, a radio program called "The Beaner and Ken Show" arrived in Syracuse on rock station 95X (WAQX). Brian was quickly brought on board to be the show’s official movie critic. His humorous and analytical takes were very well received, and he became one of the show’s most popular guests. His reviews were frequently replayed on the weekly "best of" segments of the show.
In December 2006, Beaner and Ken left the Syracuse airwaves, and Brian became the critic for "The Jim Reith Show". The program is a general-talk show heard on Clearchannel affiliate 570 WSYR. Appearing every Friday, Brian critiques the films that open in theaters that particular week. He also discusses trailers, audience reception, and upcoming releases. A year later, a second Clearchannel station, B 104.7 (WBBS) requested Brian’s services. On February 4, 2008, he made his first appearance on Central New York’s top rated radio program, the award-winning "Ron and Becky Show". His segments can be heard every Friday (where he previews the movies being released that week) and Monday (where he reviews the same films he discussed on Friday).
Brian’s experience even extends to television, where he has appeared on multiple movie-themed segments on ABC affiliate, Newschannel 9 (WSYR). His love for cinema and his outgoing personality even led to appearances as a contestant on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and the wildly popular "Deal or No Deal".
With the ability to adapt to any format, time constraints, and audience expectations, Brian is the ideal candidate to provide a fun, entertaining, and informative segment to your station or show. His spots and appearances have been wildly popular with listeners and colleagues alike. In addition, his unique and insightful critiques have made him one of the most respected critics in the Central New York region; a reputation that continues to grow with each passing review.