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Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob DVD Review

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided the writer with a free copy of the DVD reviewed in this Blog Post.  The ...
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Book Review: The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Crusader’s Curse by Stuart Douglas

The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Crusader’s Curse (2020) by Stuart Douglas is the thirty-second entry in The Further Adventures of ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Watching TV While the Band Plays On

Kim and Shawn reflect on five positives from a weird year of entertainment. Five Shows Kim Watched Since March You ...
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Book Review: The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway, edited by Una McCormack

The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway, by Una McCormack, is the third book in a series of planned Star Trek “autobiographies” ...
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Book Review: Star Trek: The Artistry of Dan Curry by Dan Curry and Ben Robinson

In Star Trek: The Artistry of Dan Curry by Dan Curry and Ben Robinson, the reader is constantly reminded that ...
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AFI Fest 2020 Review: My Psychedelic Love Story

(L-R): Timothy Leary and Joanna Harcourt-Smith in MY PSYCHEDELIC LOVE STORY. Photo Credit: Joanna Harcourt-Smith/Courtesy of SHOWTIME. My Psychedelic Love ...
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The Captains Collection Blu-ray Review: Exploring Star Trek with William Shatner

The Captains Collection is a four-disc set from Shout Factory! that presents four Star Trek-related documentaries written and directed by William Shatner ...
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Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo! DVD Review: Good on Many Levels

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided the writer with a free copy of the DVD reviewed in this Blog Post. The ...
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Murder by Decree (Special Edition) Blu-ray Review: Fogbound

Murder by Decree is one of the better Sherlock Holmes movies. Directed by Bob Clark, it features an all-star cast. Christopher ...
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Phenomenacon 2020 Review: The First Online Paranormal and Occult Convention

As spring moves towards summer, for many of us these seasons are usually full of conventions. Conventions that celebrate our ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: A Good Opinion Is Hard to Find

It's been a minute since we put forth some of our Grade A, doctor-recommended, mother-approved opinions on pop culture and ...
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The 2020 NAMM Show Review: There’s More to the Music Business Than Music

The NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show traces its roots back to the NAPDA (National Association of Piano Dealers ...
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie Review: The Sinking of the Sequel Trilogy

This franchise became so controversial after The Last Jedi I should probably state where I stand in the Star Wars wars. As stated in ...
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Doctor Who: The Sun Makers DVD Review: Death and Taxes

Doctor Who is a long-running British science-fiction television series featuring the Doctor, a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey whose adventures ...
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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Blu-ray Review: A High-Quality, High-Definition Experience

The folks behind the Fast & Furious franchise took two of their most bankable actors, Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham to lead ...
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The Toys That Made Us: Seasons 1 & 2 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: This Is About Nostalgia

Ever have that experience of pulling a box out of the closet and finding a bunch of your old toys? ...
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Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island DVD Review: The Plot Is Pretty Much Contained in the Title

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided the writer with a free copy of the DVD reviewed in this article. The opinions ...
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Wizard World Tulsa 2019 Review: My Last Con, This Time I Mean It

Several years ago while chaperoning a group of college students through Europe as part of a study-abroad program my wife ...
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Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Mystery Mansion Review

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided Cinema Sentries with a free copy of the Blu-ray giftset reviewed in this Blog Post. ...
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Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders DVD Review: Jon Pertwee Exits the Series

Doctor Who is a long-running British science-fiction television series featuring the Doctor, a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey whose adventures ...
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Wizard World Chicago 2019 Review: It’s a Family Affair

Another year has come and gone and as summer threatens to fade into the distance, and a new school year ...
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Doctor Who: The Time Meddler DVD Review: Monk-eying Around with History

Doctor Who is a long-running British science-fiction television series featuring the Doctor, a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey whose adventures ...
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What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Blu-ray Review

What We Left Behind, a riff on the title of the series finale "What You Leave Behind," finds Deep Space Nine showrunner ...
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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Movie Review: Keeping It in the Family

Considering the Fast & Furious franchise has generated over $5 billion at the worldwide box office, it's not a surprise ...
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Doctor Who: The Animation Collection DVD Review: Four Doctors Are Better Than One

Doctor Who: The Animation Collection is a 2-disc set that gathers five previously released stories starring four Doctors. On Disc One, The ...
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Doctor Who: The Krotons DVD Review: Better Than Its Reputation

The Krotons, the fourth serial from the sixth season of Classic Doctor Who has a lot going for it. It is one ...
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Doctor Who: The Three Doctors Special Edition DVD Review: Three Times The Fun

It has been said before, but having The Doctor regenerate was a stroke of genius. In the beginning of the ...
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Book Review: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Through the Mirror by Tipton, Tipton, et. al.

In the Star Trek franchise, there is a parallel universe dubbed the "Mirror Universe" where the evil Terran Empire, which rules through ...
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The New Scooby-Doo Movies: The (Almost) Complete Collection Blu-ray Review: A Solid Entry in the Franchise

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided our writer with a free copy of the Blu-ray reviewed in this post. The opinions ...
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The New Scooby-Doo Movies: The (Almost) Complete Collection Is the Pick of the Week

After an invaluable contribution of nearly eight years running this weekly column, Senior Writer Mat Brewster is stepping away and ...
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The Toys That Made Us: Season 1 & 2 DVD Review: An Informative, Entertaining TV Series

The Toys That Made Us is a Netflix documentary series that looks at the histories of famous toy lines. The seasons ...
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Star Wars Celebration 2019 Review: One Man’s Journey to Find Kindness

If I were a gambling man, I'd bet dollars to donuts that Star Wars Celebration is on your bucket list. ...
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Five Cool Things and The Rise of Skywalker

For reasons I won't get into here, I've decided to shut my little music blog down. Probably permanently. There are ...
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Blu-ray Review: A Crime Itself

Maybe five films is a bit too much to look at everything in the pre-Harry Potter universe. Or, maybe it's ...
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Doctor Who: Peter Davison: Complete Season One Blu-ray Review: A Big Scarf to Fill

The BBC has released Doctor Who: Peter Davison - Complete Season One, the second in its series of classic Doctor ...
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Doctor Who: Resolution Blu-ray Review: The New Cast Finally Comes Together

The Daleks are one of the oldest and most popular villains on Doctor Who.  They were created by Terry Nation ...
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Book Review: Star Trek: New Visions Volume 8 by John Byrne

As stated in my previous reviews of this book series, John Byrne and IDW Publishing are presenting the lost missions ...
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Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost DVD Review: Does It Work? Yes, Mostly

Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost is the 32nd direct-to-video release of the series. Just let that sink ...
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Book Review: Star Wars: The Complete Classic Newspaper Comics, Vol. 3

IDW/The Library of American Comics' presentation of the Star Wars newspaper comics concludes with Volume 3, which presents nine stories ...
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Book Review: Star Trek: New Visions Volume 7 by John Byrne 

As stated in my previous reviews of this book series, John Byrne and IDW Publishing are presenting the lost missions ...
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Solo: A Star Wars Story Is the Pick of the Week

Back in 2012 when George Lucas sold Star Wars to Disney, the fandom went completely bonkers. The realization that there ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Mayans M.C.: “Perro / Oc” and “Escorpión / Dzec”

In which Kim and Shawn consider the first two episodes of Kurt Sutter's Mayans M.C. Kim: 10.) After two episodes, ...
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Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost DVD Review: I Appreciate the Return to a Classic Mystery

Disclaimer: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided Cinema Sentries with a free copy of the Blu-ray reviewed in this post. The ...
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Wizard World Tulsa 2018 Review: Where’d Everybody Go?

This weekend's Wizard World in Tulsa was my third and possibly last con. Judging by the crowd this Saturday afternoon, ...
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Wizard World Chicago 2018 Review: Concerns about the Wizard’s Future

I've had a solid week to ponder upon my annual visit to Wizard World Chicago. A week of quiet solitude, ...
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Book Review: Star Trek: Lost Scenes by David Tilotta & Curt McAloney

Starting with the Original Series, the Star Trek franchise has had a long involvement in the publishing world, including James ...
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San Diego Comic-Con International 2018 Review: Go for the Comics, Stay for the Stories

Is it as easy as copy and paste? If you have followed my writings even tangentially over the past eight ...
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Saturday Program Highlights for San Diego Comic Con 2018

Written by Staff Here are a few highlights where you might find three Sentries who will be attending. Shawn Bourdo: ...
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Friday Program Highlights for San Diego Comic Con 2018

Written by Staff Here are a few panels where you might find three Sentries who will be attending. Todd Karella: ...
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Thursday Program Highlights for San Diego Comic Con 2018

Written by Staff The modern-day equivalent of getting the new Sears catalog before Christmas is the debut of the Comic-Con ...
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