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Book Review: The Complete Peanuts 1989-1990: Wait — Charlie Brown Gets a Girlfriend?

By generaljabbo | Dec 10, 2023

Charles M. Schulz wrote and illustrated nearly 18,000 of his beloved Peanuts (a name he was never fond of) comic ...

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Book Review: The Complete Peanuts 1987-1988: A Lovingly Curated Collection of Charles M. Schulz’ Brilliant Strips

By generaljabbo | Jul 25, 2023

For nearly 50 years, Charles M. Schulz captured the hearts and imaginations of readers with his beloved Peanuts characters. Charlie ...

Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd Movie Review: A Look at the Life of Pink Floyd’s Founder

By generaljabbo | Jul 12, 2023

Before Pink Floyd became stadium rock giants during the 1970s, they were at the forefront of the London psychedelic music ...

Shazam! Fury of the Gods Blu-ray Review: A Family-Friendly Return of the “Shazamily”

By generaljabbo | May 27, 2023

Four years after Shazam!, a charming film starring Zachary Levi as the title character — an adult version of a ...

Comic Book Review: G.I. Joe – A Real American Hero #299: The Penultimate Issue at IDW Sets up an Exciting Finale

By generaljabbo | Oct 24, 2022

For being the penultimate issue of G.I. Joe - A Real American Hero, issue #299 (part four of the “All ...

Book Review: G.I. Joe – A Real American Hero: Saturday Morning Adventures: The TV Show Comes to Life in This Fun Miniseries

By generaljabbo | Oct 22, 2022

During the 1980s, G.I. Joe - A Real American Hero, was seemingly everywhere. What began as a successful toy line ...

Book Review: G.I. Joe – A Real American Hero 40th Anniversary Special by Larry Hama

By generaljabbo | Oct 10, 2022

The 1960s had G.I. Joe, America’s Movable Fighting Man, a series of doll-sized action figures that highlighted all branches of ...

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House of Gucci Blu-ray Review: A Tale of Greed, Ego, and Betrayal

By generaljabbo | Feb 22, 2022

For more than a century, the Gucci name has been synonymous with high-end fashion, luxury, and wealth. Founded by Guccio ...

Apocalypse ’45 Blu-ray Review: A Brutal Look at the Harsh Realities of the War with Japan During World War II

By generaljabbo | Sep 23, 2021

Over the years, there have been numerous documentaries and movies about World War II, but none of them quite like ...

The Transformers – The Movie 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook Review: Still More Than Meets the Eye

By generaljabbo | Aug 4, 2021

Thirty-five years ago, The Transformers took to the big screen in what is, arguably, still the best Transformers movie ever. ...

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Live at Knebworth ’76 DVD Review: A Day the Giants of Southern Rock Held Their Own Against the Stones

By generaljabbo | Apr 9, 2021

On August 21, 1976, Lynyrd Skynyrd were part of a star-studded lineup at the third annual Knebworth Festival in England. ...

Zappa Movie Review: A Compelling Look at One of History’s Most Intriguing Musicians

By generaljabbo | Dec 5, 2020

From director Alex Winter of Bill and Ted fame comes Zappa, a deep dive into the life and career of ...

The Vinyl Revival DVD Review: A Loving Look at the Resurgence of Vinyl Records

By generaljabbo | Apr 8, 2020

In 2011, director Pip Piper read Last Shop Standing (Whatever Happened to Record Shops) by Graham Jones and it struck a nerve. ...

Joker Blu-ray Review: A Gritty Origin Story for Batman’s Most Iconic Villain

By generaljabbo | Jan 7, 2020

Numerous actors have depicted Batman's most famous villain, the Joker, over the years, all with different takes on the evil ...

Book Review: Superman: The Golden Age Dailies 1947-1949 by Alvin Schwartz, Wayne Boring, et al.

By generaljabbo | Jul 15, 2019

Superman remains one of the most beloved and collected superhero characters of all time. Some of the rarest Superman collectibles ...

Sinatra in Palm Springs: The Place He Called Home Blu-ray Review: A Look at the Love Affair Between the Singer and the City

By generaljabbo | Jun 12, 2019

Frank Sinatra was born in New Jersey and synonymous with New York City. He also defined what a Las Vegas ...

The Public Image Is Rotten Movie Review: A Fine Introduction to John Lydon’s post-Sex Pistols Career

By generaljabbo | Oct 8, 2018

In the aftermath of the Sex Pistols' demise, the press, particularly in England, probably felt they had heard the last ...

Book Review: Superman: The Golden Age Newspaper Dailies (1944-1947)

By generaljabbo | Jun 24, 2018

Superman's adventures have been written about for 80 years now — a remarkable number for any character. He has been ...

Book Review: Al Capp’s Li’l Abner, Volume Nine: Complete Sundays and Dailies 1951-1952

By generaljabbo | Apr 8, 2018

Al Capp's Li'l Abner had the kind of success most comic strips only dream of. Running for 43 years, it ...

Chris Claremont’s X-Men Movie Review: A Look at the Man Who Single-handedly Reinvented the X-Men Franchise

By generaljabbo | Feb 7, 2018

The X-Men have been one of Marvel's most successful franchises for some time, both in the comic pages and on ...

Book Review: Superman: The Atomic Age Sundays, Volume 3 (1956-1959): A Wonderful Time Capsule for Fans of the Man of Steel

By generaljabbo | Feb 1, 2018

When it comes to comic book heroes, Superman remains one of, if not the biggest pillars in the industry. With ...

Arrow: The Complete Fifth Season Blu-ray Review: A Period of Uncertainty Awaits Team Arrow

By generaljabbo | Sep 30, 2017

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided us with a free copy of the Blu-ray reviewed in this Blog Post. The opinions ...

Star Wars: Rebels: The Complete Season Three Blu-ray Review: An Excellent New Chapter in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

By generaljabbo | Jul 31, 2017

The Star Wars animated series have done a good job of bridging the gap between movies and telling stories the ...

Gotham (2014): The Complete Third Season Blu-ray Review: A Look at the Dark Underbelly of One of the Comic World’s Most Famous Cities

By generaljabbo | Jul 30, 2017

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided us with a free copy of the DVD reviewed in this Blog Post. The opinions ...

With Great Power…The Stan Lee Story DVD Review: A Look at This Legendary Comic Creator

By generaljabbo | Jul 28, 2017

When Stanley Martin Lieber took a job as an assistant at Timely Comics in 1939, little did he know that ...

Arrow: The Complete Fourth Season Blu-ray Review: Darkness Consumes Several Characters as Loyalties are Tested

By generaljabbo | Sep 5, 2016

Disclaimer: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided Cinema Sentries with a free copy of the DVD reviewed in this post. The ...

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: Brings the Fun Back to Comic Book-related Shows

By generaljabbo | Aug 25, 2016

While DC's recent superhero movies have gotten mixed reviews for being too dark or brooding or not understanding the source ...

Mudcrutch: 2 Album Review: Tom Petty Returns to His pre-Heartbreakers Band with Great Results

By generaljabbo | Jun 30, 2016

In 2007, Tom Petty decided to reform Mudcrutch, his pre-Heartbreakers band, to record their long-overdue self-titled debut. Mudcrutch of course ...

Book Review: Batman V Superman — Dawn of Justice: The Art of the Film by Peter Aperlo

By generaljabbo | Apr 8, 2016

Batman V Superman — Dawn Of Justice is a landmark event in the DC Extended Universe. It marks the first ...

Book Review: Batman V Superman — Dawn of Justice: Tech Manual by Adam Newell and Sharon Gosling

By generaljabbo | Apr 7, 2016

Through the years, the Batman character has been known for his gadgets and technology. These have ranged from the ridiculous ...

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Book Review: The Blacklist: Elizabeth Keen’s Dossier by Tara Bennett and Paul Terry

By generaljabbo | Apr 2, 2016

Now in its third season, The Blacklist, which stars James Spader as Raymond Reddington, a former Navy Officer turned super ...

Remembering David Bowie and “Under Pressure”

By generaljabbo | Jan 12, 2016

Being an only child, but having some hip uncles who were more like older brothers, I got exposed to a ...

Arrow: The Complete Third Season Blu-ray Review: An Exciting Ride for Starling City’s Most Famous Archer

By generaljabbo | Sep 24, 2015

The third season of the CW's hit series, Arrow, found the title character (Stephen Amell), adding to his team of ...

The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Eighth Season Blu-ray Review: Still Funny After All These Years (and Changes)

By generaljabbo | Sep 15, 2015

The eighth season of the hit sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, included several changes to its main characters, all while ...

Music from Love & Mercy Album Review: An Auditory Journey into the Mind of a Troubled Genius

By generaljabbo | Aug 24, 2015

The word "genius" gets thrown around a lot when referring to various musicians, but in the case of the Beach ...

Monkey Warriors DVD Review: A Fascinating Look at How Monkeys Have Adapted to City Life

By generaljabbo | Apr 20, 2015

In Jodhpur, India, there's a gang war going on. These aren't gangs in the traditional sense, however. Hanuman Langur monkeys, ...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Lost Missions Blu-ray Review: An Excellent Ending to a Strong Series

By generaljabbo | Nov 11, 2014

When the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars was cancelled after its fifth season, fans wondered what was to ...

The Who: Quadrophenia – Live in London Blu-ray Review: A Stunning Audio and Visual Presentation

By generaljabbo | Jun 28, 2014

When The Who first toured for their classic rock opera Quadrophenia back in the 1970s, the technology of the day ...

Earth Flight: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: A Bird’s-eye View of Life on the Wing

By generaljabbo | Apr 8, 2014

Continuing their excellent series of nature documentaries, BBC Earth has taken a look at the lives of birds in Earth ...

Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) Review: A Classic Album Worthy of the Treatment

By generaljabbo | Mar 25, 2014

In Elton John's long and storied career, few, if any, of his albums have been as beloved as Goodbye Yellow ...

Elvis Presley: Recorded Live on Stage in Memphis Legacy Edition Review: The King’s Homecoming Concert in Its Entirety

By generaljabbo | Mar 22, 2014

When Elvis Presley played a concert in Memphis, TN, in 1961, few, if any in the audience probably suspected it ...

100 Years Of Wrigley Field DVD Review: A Century of Baseball on Chicago’s North Side

By generaljabbo | Mar 12, 2014

The Friendly Confines, three words that conjure up images of sold-out games, fans watching from rooftops, the ivy on the ...

Pride and Perseverance: The Story of the Negro Leagues DVD Review: Best Told by the Players Who Lived It

By generaljabbo | Feb 7, 2014

When Jackie Robinson took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, he broke an unwritten color rule in Major ...

Snow Babies DVD Review: A Look at the Challenges Baby Animals Face in Life’s First Year

By generaljabbo | Jan 26, 2014

Life is often difficult for baby animals in the wild. For babies born into the harsh, winter conditions of the ...

Penguins: Spy In The Huddle DVD Review: A Look at a Penguin’s Life from the Inside

By generaljabbo | Jan 25, 2014

Penguins are remarkable creatures. Able to endure some of the most extreme climates on earth, they are also some of ...

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Masterfully Acted and Presented

By generaljabbo | Sep 10, 2013

The 1960s Cold War era proved a fertile time for the spy movie genre. James Bond offered a glamorous, high-tech ...

Last Shop Standing DVD Review: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of the Independent Record Store

By generaljabbo | Jun 17, 2013

As music sales have declined over the last decade, the retailers hit hardest have been the independent record stores. In ...

Concert Review: Michael Nesmith, The Magic Bag, Ferndale, MI, 4/7/13

By generaljabbo | Apr 10, 2013

For years, Michael Nesmith famously avoided the concert stage, both as a solo artist and as a member of the ...

The Blue Planet: Seas of Life Blu-ray Review: A Spectacular View of Life at Sea

By generaljabbo | Apr 9, 2013

In 2001, the BBC took on the daunting task of doing a comprehensive documentary on one of the least-explored regions ...

FCA! 35 Tour: An Evening with Peter Frampton DVD Review: Paying Tribute to the Album That Made Him a Household Name

By generaljabbo | Dec 25, 2012

The 1970s were a time of bloated excess, disco, and the live album. Bands from Cheap Trick to Kiss were ...

Produced by George Martin Blu-ray Review: An Inside Look At The Producing Legend

By generaljabbo | Sep 30, 2012

"Produced by George Martin." Those four words rightly conjure up images of The Beatles, as Martin was considered by many ...

Never Say Never Again Collector’s Edition DVD Review: Sean Connery Plays His Most Famous Role One Last Time

By generaljabbo | Sep 19, 2012

The year 1983 was strange, but interesting for James Bond fans. It saw the release of Octopussy, starring the then ...

Quadrophenia Criterion Collection DVD Review: Dressed Right For a Beach Fight

By generaljabbo | Aug 31, 2012

Though much of the music listened to by the so-called mods and rockers in mid-1960s England gets played on the ...

The Beatles: Their Golden Age DVD Review: A Short, but Information-packed Documentary on the Fab Four

By generaljabbo | Aug 17, 2012

It’s not possible to thoroughly cover the Beatles’ unparalleled career in an hour, but The Beatles: Their Golden Age attempts ...

Thunderball DVD Review: James Bond in High-Stakes Action at Sea

By generaljabbo | Aug 14, 2012

Beautiful women, exotic locations, and criminal masterminds threatening nuclear holocaust? These are business as usual for M16 agent 007, James ...

Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge Chicago 1981 Review: The Students Join the Teacher On Stage

By generaljabbo | Jul 31, 2012

In November 1981, fans attending the Muddy Waters show at Buddy Guy’s old club, the Checkerboard Lounge, were in for ...