Shawn Bourdo

Best of 2019 Film Lists

The best of movie lists of 2019 for movies I saw and ones I should have seen. And a stab at 2020.

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Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island DVD Review: The Plot Is Pretty Much Contained in the Title

The Gang returns to the setting of their best film with less exciting results.

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Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Mystery Mansion Review

A fabulous package arrives to celebrate 50 years of Scooby-Doo.

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The New Scooby-Doo Movies: The (Almost) Complete Collection Blu-ray Review: A Solid Entry in the Franchise

Celebrity guest stars crossover to help solve mysteries with Mystery Inc.

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Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost DVD Review: Does It Work? Yes, Mostly

Thirty-five years later, our teenagers return to capture the last ghost.

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Best of 2018 Assorted Lists

In which Shawn ranks things that happened through 2018 and counts all the things in his life.

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Best of 2018 TV Lists

In which Shawn ranks some television from 2018 and 1988.

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Best of 2018 Film Lists

In which Shawn ranks a bunch of movies from 2018 and 1988.

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Valley Girl: Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: True Love Finds a Common Ground

Thirty-five years later, this teen comedy still totally hits the spot.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Mayans M.C.: “Perro / Oc” and “Escorpión / Dzec”

“Two in, I’m still not overly impressed.” – Kim

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Tucker: The Man and His Dream (30th Anniversary) Blu-ray Review: This One Still Deserves Attention

Francis Ford Coppola weaves an interesting story of a car, a man, and a Dream.

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Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost DVD Review: I Appreciate the Return to a Classic Mystery

If you don’t like food jokes, then this movie will not be for you.

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Irma La Douce Blu-ray Review: An Oft-forgotten Classic

Billy Wilder finds a way to work in another stellar project into his later career.

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San Diego Comic-Con International 2018 Review: Go for the Comics, Stay for the Stories

Another year of Con but this time it’s the Big Picture.

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Arrow Video Presents Director Vincent Ward’s First Two Features, The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey and Vigil

‘Vigil’ shows much of the talent and promise that would be delivered in ‘The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey.’

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Preacher: “Angelville”

“I’m excited with the possibilities of this season and this was certainly just an appetizer.” – Shawn

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Daphne & Velma Blu-ray Review: Feels Forced and Missing Something

The early adventures of Daphne and Velma fall flat.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Wrath”

“This may be the shark just waiting to be jumped.” – Shawn

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Worth”

“Let me fill you in on what happened in this episode: absolutely nothing nearly as exciting as it should have been.” – Kim

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The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who’s Walking DVD Review

This “Walking Dead” parody is a nice companion to the show.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Still Gotta Mean Something”

“I have that good nervous feeling for next week.” – Shawn

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Do Not Send Us Astray”

“I am hopeful, once again, that they’ll give me something to miss over the summer.” – Kim

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Key”

A mid-season episode made me say “I can’t wait until next week.” for the first time in years. – Shawn

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Dead or Alive or”

For what was mostly set up to be a time-waste episode…I was entertained and maybe that’s my new standard for this show. – Shawn

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Lost and the Plunderers”

“I hate how hard it has gotten for me to watch this show and actually enjoy it or feel anything about the characters.” – Kim

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Honor”

Why didn’t they call this episode “Coral”?

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Big Business / Scenes from a Mall Blu-ray Review: An Interesting Combination

Two disappointing Bette Midler films from 1988 and 1991 are teamed up in a not-so-funny double feature.

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Be Cool, Scooby-Doo: Season 1 Part 2 DVD Review: Teamwork Screamwork

Scooby-Doo going out with a bust instead of a bang.

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Cinema Sentries

Best of 2017 Assorted Lists

So here’s the final set of my 2017 lists.

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Best of 2017 TV Lists

So here’s the next set of my 2017 lists.

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Best of 2017 Film Lists

So here’s the first set of my 2017 lists.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “How It’s Gotta Be”

“This show is the 2017-18 Green Bay Packer season, but it is headed to a much darker place.” – Kim

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Time For After”

“This episode brings us one step closer to ending the agony of this two-day-long half-season.” – Shawn

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The King, The Widow, and Rick”

“Why do I still watch this show?” – Kim

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Big Scary U”

“I didn’t completely hate the episode, but I didn’t really care for it either.” – Kim

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Some Guy”

“I ain’t nothing. I’m just some guy.”

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D.C. Follies: The Complete Series DVD Review: It’s Valuable to Have Shows Like This Back on the Market

Sid and Marty Krofft puppets in a vintage series that captures pop culture and politics of the late ’80s.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Monsters”

“I’m struggling with the show. I will openly admit that.” – Kim

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Damned”

“You have to admit this episode was exactly what we asked for.” – Kim

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Avanti! Blu-ray Review: Old Hollywood Could Still Tell a Fine Story in 1972

The premise of Avanti! is simple and reminiscent of some of Billy Wilder’s best work.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Mercy”

“This was one of the most artsy-fartsy episodes I’ve ever seen on this show.” – Kim

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Thoughtful & Abstract Take on TV 2017 

Learn what Shawn and Kim have been watching this year.

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Peanuts by Schulz: School Days DVD Review: I Still Highly Recommend This Series

Another three hours of new animation based on the classic strips.

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LEGO Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash Blu-ray Review: The Mix Here Is a Hot Mess

In which Mystery Inc. are in LEGO for no good reason.

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San Diego Comic-Con 2017: Taking a Step Back for a Look 

Four days in July that celebrate everything to do with popular culture.

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San Diego Comic-Con 2017: Thursday Preview

Here’s the first day of my breakdown of the panels I would waltz into at the drop of a hat.

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Peanuts by Schulz: Go Team Go! DVD Review: An Excellent Addition to the Peanuts Family

In which the Peanuts strips come to life with a collection of sports-themed shorts.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The First Day of the Rest of Your Life”

“I’m going to kill you. In fact, you’re already dead” – Rick, spoiling the Season Eight finale.

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Fathom Events Presents TCM Big Screen Classic Series: North by Northwest

The Master of Suspense returns to the big screen with one of his best cliff hangers ever.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Something They Need”

“Aside from the season opener, this was the best episode this season.” – Kim

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