Shawn Bourdo

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Catching Up on the TV Season, Volume 2

Kim and Shawn take another walk down TV Street and look back at their March thoughts.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Here’s Not Here”

“I am always worried about a whole episode where we abandon our huge cast and follow just one person or story.” – Shawn

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Book Review: The X-Files FAQ by John Kenneth Muir

Each chapter feels like a lecture in an X-Files course that Mr Muir should be teaching.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Thank You”

Thank you – no thank you.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “JSS”

Rave reviews for episode two except for the haircuts.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “First Time Again”

Triumphant return of The Walking Dead.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “The Good Man”

Includes the answer to the question, “was the ending enough to bring me back for another season?”

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear The Walking Dead: “Cobalt”

“Hold on for another week, I think you’ll love me someday.” – Episode 5

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “The Dog”

The third episode moves the needle a bit.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “So Close, Yet So Far”

“Is this a parallel universe where no one has ever seen a zombie movie, except for that one kid?”

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Pilot”

At least we have Sunday Dead again!

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Doctor Who: The Daleks (2015) DVD Review: Purchase It Just for the Tom Baker Story

BBC Entertainment releases a recent Daleks Greatest Hits but the real gem is a 1975 classic hidden on Disc 2.

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Scooby-Doo! and Scrappy-Doo! The Complete Season 1 DVD Review: Puppy Power Does Work

Scooby and Scrappy solve mysteries back when Shawn was a pre-teen.

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The Thin Blue Line Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Paradigm Shift

Errol Morris changes the documentary game in 102 minutes.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Looking at The Walking Dead’s Glenn Rhee

T&A focuses their attention of the young, unlikely leader of the group: Glenn.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Catching up on the Current TV Season

What they talk about when they talk about what they are watching this season.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Looking at The Walking Dead’s Dr. Eugene Porter

Kim and Shawn take a thoughtful look at the man with the mullet.

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The Graduate Movie Review: The Perfect Way to Disturb the Sounds of Silence

Is The Graduate still meaningful? Maybe more than ever.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “No Sanctuary”

In which we start with blood and end with fire. In between Carol kicks ass.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Sons of Anarchy: Season 3

SAMCRO travels to Ireland and gets a baby back, people get kidnapped and rescued and old vendettas are addressed.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Sons of Anarchy: Season Two

SAMCRO is forced to deal with LOAN and lots and lots of retaliation. Throw in some rape, porn, and more revenge for good measure.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “Shadows”

T&A come out of the shadows to see what our crew is doing to start Season Two.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Sons of Anarchy: Season One: Ain’t Your Father’s MC

The Sons of Anarchy are introduced to T & A by way of Season One.

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Insomnia (1997) Criterion Collection Review: An Influential Thriller

Psychological thriller spins a tale without darkness.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Killing: Season Four Gets Sent Off

The fourth season of The Killing tries to go out with a bang.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: An Awesome Mix of Ideas about Guardians of the Galaxy

The current state of the Marvel film empire is considered.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Changes at Marvel Comics Fail to Impress

The reboot of the Avengers’ core characters, while not surprising, is disheartening.

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Doctor Who: The Moonbase DVD Review: An Important Release

The Second Doctor encounters the Cybermen for his first time but that’s not his only problem.

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City Lights Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Well Received and Slightly Defiant

The first dramatic comedy by Chaplin teaches us how to see clearly despite the blinding lights.

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Cavalcade (1933) Blu-ray Review: An Important Film from the Early Days

Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Old film finds new audience.

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The Thin Red Line Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: An Impressive Movie

Malick’s masterpiece unfolds for the patient.

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Spotlight on San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Day Three

In which I dabble in some hip hop-related panels and a few Spotlights On.

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Life Is Sweet Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Mike Leigh’s International Breakout

Life is sweet but it can hurt too in Mike Leigh’s tribute to family love in north London.

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Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil DVD Review: A Curiosity Piece

The Doctor and Jo battle the Master in a story that tells us more about the latter than the former.

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Teen Wolf: Season 2 DVD Review: Trust the Instinct

Buffy meets Scooby partially impresses and partially disappoints in Second Season.

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Book Review: Doctor Who: Shroud of Sorrow by Tommy Donbavand

Adult science fiction show reduced to novel aimed at simpler audience.

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Following Criterion Collection DVD Review: Glimpse a Genius Just Finding His Voice

Young Christopher Nolan shows off his storytelling prowess.

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The Muppet Christmas Carol 20th Anniversary Blu-ray Review: It’s Not Easy Being Scrooge

The influential Muppet twist of the annual Dickens classic.

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Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death DVD Review: A Hugely Convoluted Story

The Third Doctor encounters aliens from Mars who may not have come in peace.

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Eating Raoul Criterion Collection DVD Review: A Biting Social Satire

Paul & Mary’s Country Kitchen is open for business.

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Live and Let Die Movie Review: Do You Ever Really Forget Your First (Bond)?

The necessary step to move the franchise forward.

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RiffTrax Live: Manos: The Hands of Fate Review: Worst Movie Gets the Best Riffs

I’m glad to have my 1990s love back in my life.

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Doctor Who: The Krotons DVD Review: The Typical Troughton Template

The Gonds used to serve their Kroton masters until the Doctor came to lead them to freedom.

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The Gold Rush Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Charlie Chaplin Strikes Gold

Chaplin is an artist at the top of his game here.

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The Dean Martin Variety Show (Uncut) DVD Review: Cool Is Still Cool

The show is very appealing to even modern sensibilities.

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Doctor Who: Carnival Of Monsters Special Edition DVD Review: Oh, The Places They’ll Go

Trapped in an intergalactic peepshow with his companion, Jo, can the Doctor fight his way out before the monsters get them?

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