From the Couch Hole: Shameless and Tameless
By Shawn Bourdo |
This episode deals with spirits, flaming hot cheese flavors, bacon burger crisps and trains across India. Paul McCartney and Charles Emerson Winchester III make guest appearances.
From the Couch Hole: Feel Sunshine Sparkle Pink and Blue
By Shawn Bourdo |
Previously on FTCH, we talked twins, made a bargain, and wondered how Wendy’s fit a spicy chicken into a Pringle. This week brought more of the same. August in Texas and at my work is very much wash, rinse, repeat. The stretch run of the month is at hand but I’ll do my best not…
From the Couch Hole: I’d Call That a Bargain
By Shawn Bourdo |
This week we look back on twins, a Father at the Front, more Kit Kats, and there’s a Bargain to be enjoyed.
From the Couch Hole: We’ve Seen the Rain and the Sunshine Together
By Shawn Bourdo |
This week we entertain our sweet tooth with a look at candy good and bad along with some sweet music before taking out the trash.
The Dead Zone (Collector’s Edition) Blu-ray Review: A Compelling Film
By Shawn Bourdo |
David Cronenberg directs Stephen King’s story of a reluctant hero who has a terrifying vision of the future.
From the Couch Hole: Life Is Filled with Confusion
By Shawn Bourdo |
We visit the Key, solve mysteries, and have a tropical snack and beverage while we ponder some old and some new songs.
From the Couch Hole: Turn Your Lamp Down Low
By Shawn Bourdo |
From the Black Widow to the Blues, the hazy days of summer are here and they’ve brought snacks.
From the Couch Hole: Fell in Love by the Soda Machine
By Shawn Bourdo |
We’re moving on to Episode two and I’m starting to get more into my groove.
From the Couch Hole: Maybe We Can Stay in Touch
By Shawn Bourdo |
The format will still be fluid and more stream of consciousness, much like hanging out with me for a couple hours. It’s meant to be small bites and to elicit further discussion if warranted or requested.
Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob DVD Review
By Shawn Bourdo |
Mystery Inc. meets King Arthur and the hijinks take precedent.
Best of 2020 (Pandemic Edition): Best of the Rest
By Shawn Bourdo |
The books, the music, the tacos, and even more of the rest of my entertainment projects of 2020.
Best of 2020 (Pandemic Edition): The TV/Streaming Lists
By Shawn Bourdo |
Here’s what filled my days and nights this past year.
Best of 2020 (Pandemic Edition): The Film Lists
By Shawn Bourdo |
Shawn kicks off his mega 2020 wrap up with the “best of movies” lists.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Watching TV While the Band Plays On
By Shawn Bourdo |
The theaters might not be coming back in our near future but there are plenty of entertainment opportunities for those who prospect the apps.
Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo! DVD Review: Good on Many Levels
By Shawn Bourdo |
This Festival of Fright puts the franchise in a good light at their most appropriate holiday.
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America Blu-ray Review: The Presentation Is First Class
By Shawn Bourdo |
Six songs that may or may not have shook the world are featured in this documentary series.
Thoughtful & Abstract: A Good Opinion Is Hard to Find
By Shawn Bourdo |
Shawn and Kim return to the fold with some random subjects but spot on opinions.
Best of 2019 Assorted Lists
By Shawn Bourdo |
I appreciate your patience with me through the year with my silly little projects.
Best of 2019 TV / Streaming Lists
By Shawn Bourdo |
We live in a very high-quality, TV-show era now.
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
By Shawn Bourdo |
Thirty-five years later, this teen comedy still totally hits the spot.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Mayans M.C.: “Perro / Oc” and “Escorpión / Dzec”
By Shawn Bourdo |
“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”
By Shawn Bourdo |
“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
By Shawn Bourdo |
The early adventures of Daphne and Velma fall flat.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Wrath”
By Shawn Bourdo |
“This may be the shark just waiting to be jumped.” – Shawn
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Worth”
By Shawn Bourdo |
“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
By Shawn Bourdo |
This “Walking Dead” parody is a nice companion to the show.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Still Gotta Mean Something”
By Shawn Bourdo |
“I have that good nervous feeling for next week.” – Shawn
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Do Not Send Us Astray”
By Shawn Bourdo |
“I am hopeful, once again, that they’ll give me something to miss over the summer.” – Kim
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Key”
By Shawn Bourdo |
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”
By Shawn Bourdo |
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”
By Shawn Bourdo |
“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”
By Shawn Bourdo |
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.