Best of 2019 Film Lists
By Shawn Bourdo |
The best of movie lists of 2019 for movies I saw and ones I should have seen. And a stab at 2020.
Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island DVD Review: The Plot Is Pretty Much Contained in the Title
By Shawn Bourdo |
The Gang returns to the setting of their best film with less exciting results.
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Mystery Mansion Review
By Shawn Bourdo |
A fabulous package arrives to celebrate 50 years of Scooby-Doo.
The New Scooby-Doo Movies: The (Almost) Complete Collection Blu-ray Review: A Solid Entry in the Franchise
By Shawn Bourdo |
Celebrity guest stars crossover to help solve mysteries with Mystery Inc.
Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost DVD Review: Does It Work? Yes, Mostly
By Shawn Bourdo |
Thirty-five years later, our teenagers return to capture the last ghost.
Best of 2018 Assorted Lists
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Shawn ranks things that happened through 2018 and counts all the things in his life.
Best of 2018 Film Lists
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Shawn ranks a bunch of movies from 2018 and 1988.
Valley Girl: Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: True Love Finds a Common Ground
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Thirty-five years later, this teen comedy still totally hits the spot.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Mayans M.C.: “Perro / Oc” and “Escorpión / Dzec”
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“Two in, I’m still not overly impressed.” – Kim
Tucker: The Man and His Dream (30th Anniversary) Blu-ray Review: This One Still Deserves Attention
By Shawn Bourdo |
Francis Ford Coppola weaves an interesting story of a car, a man, and a Dream.
Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost DVD Review: I Appreciate the Return to a Classic Mystery
By Shawn Bourdo |
If you don’t like food jokes, then this movie will not be for you.
Irma La Douce Blu-ray Review: An Oft-forgotten Classic
By Shawn Bourdo |
Billy Wilder finds a way to work in another stellar project into his later career.
San Diego Comic-Con International 2018 Review: Go for the Comics, Stay for the Stories
By Shawn Bourdo |
Another year of Con but this time it’s the Big Picture.
Arrow Video Presents Director Vincent Ward’s First Two Features, The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey and Vigil
By Shawn Bourdo |
‘Vigil’ shows much of the talent and promise that would be delivered in ‘The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey.’
Thoughtful & Abstract: Preacher: “Angelville”
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“I’m excited with the possibilities of this season and this was certainly just an appetizer.” – Shawn
Daphne & Velma Blu-ray Review: Feels Forced and Missing Something
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The early adventures of Daphne and Velma fall flat.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Wrath”
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“This may be the shark just waiting to be jumped.” – Shawn
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Worth”
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“Let me fill you in on what happened in this episode: absolutely nothing nearly as exciting as it should have been.” – Kim
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who’s Walking DVD Review
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This “Walking Dead” parody is a nice companion to the show.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Still Gotta Mean Something”
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“I have that good nervous feeling for next week.” – Shawn
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Do Not Send Us Astray”
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“I am hopeful, once again, that they’ll give me something to miss over the summer.” – Kim
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Key”
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A mid-season episode made me say “I can’t wait until next week.” for the first time in years. – Shawn
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Dead or Alive or”
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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
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Lost and the Plunderers”
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“I hate how hard it has gotten for me to watch this show and actually enjoy it or feel anything about the characters.” – Kim
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Honor”
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Why didn’t they call this episode “Coral”?
Big Business / Scenes from a Mall Blu-ray Review: An Interesting Combination
By Shawn Bourdo |
Two disappointing Bette Midler films from 1988 and 1991 are teamed up in a not-so-funny double feature.
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo: Season 1 Part 2 DVD Review: Teamwork Screamwork
By Shawn Bourdo |
Scooby-Doo going out with a bust instead of a bang.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “How It’s Gotta Be”
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“This show is the 2017-18 Green Bay Packer season, but it is headed to a much darker place.” – Kim
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Time For After”
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“This episode brings us one step closer to ending the agony of this two-day-long half-season.” – Shawn
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The King, The Widow, and Rick”
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“Why do I still watch this show?” – Kim
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Big Scary U”
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“I didn’t completely hate the episode, but I didn’t really care for it either.” – Kim
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Some Guy”
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“I ain’t nothing. I’m just some guy.”
D.C. Follies: The Complete Series DVD Review: It’s Valuable to Have Shows Like This Back on the Market
By Shawn Bourdo |
Sid and Marty Krofft puppets in a vintage series that captures pop culture and politics of the late ’80s.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Monsters”
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“I’m struggling with the show. I will openly admit that.” – Kim
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Damned”
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“You have to admit this episode was exactly what we asked for.” – Kim
Avanti! Blu-ray Review: Old Hollywood Could Still Tell a Fine Story in 1972
By Shawn Bourdo |
The premise of Avanti! is simple and reminiscent of some of Billy Wilder’s best work.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Mercy”
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“This was one of the most artsy-fartsy episodes I’ve ever seen on this show.” – Kim
Thoughtful & Abstract Take on TV 2017
By Shawn Bourdo |
Learn what Shawn and Kim have been watching this year.
Peanuts by Schulz: School Days DVD Review: I Still Highly Recommend This Series
By Shawn Bourdo |
Another three hours of new animation based on the classic strips.
LEGO Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash Blu-ray Review: The Mix Here Is a Hot Mess
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Mystery Inc. are in LEGO for no good reason.
San Diego Comic-Con 2017: Taking a Step Back for a Look
By Shawn Bourdo |
Four days in July that celebrate everything to do with popular culture.
San Diego Comic-Con 2017: Thursday Preview
By Shawn Bourdo |
Here’s the first day of my breakdown of the panels I would waltz into at the drop of a hat.
Peanuts by Schulz: Go Team Go! DVD Review: An Excellent Addition to the Peanuts Family
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which the Peanuts strips come to life with a collection of sports-themed shorts.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The First Day of the Rest of Your Life”
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“I’m going to kill you. In fact, you’re already dead” – Rick, spoiling the Season Eight finale.
Fathom Events Presents TCM Big Screen Classic Series: North by Northwest
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The Master of Suspense returns to the big screen with one of his best cliff hangers ever.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Something They Need”
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“Aside from the season opener, this was the best episode this season.” – Kim