Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Movie Review: The Rebels Strike Back
By Gordon S. Miller |
Rogue One is the latest entry in the ever-expanding Star Wars cinematic universe. Reminiscent of war movies like The Dirty ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Hearts Still Beating”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which there is a sense of redemption of the season to this point and a reason for hope. Kim: ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Sing Me A Song”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn are 50% more bored after being slapped in the face by this episode. Shawn: "Keep ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Swear”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which the dead horse moves closer to the end. Kim: With only two episodes left before the mid-season break, ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Go-Getters”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Carl has his first date and kiss. And nothing else happens. Kim: So, once again we all tune ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Service”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which the group gets reverse furniture delivery and Shawn and Kim watch. Shawn: Much like the actual plot development ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Cell”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn contemplate naked Daryl and other things. Kim: Let me start by saying I have been ...
Read More Now Hear This Podcast Festival 2016 Review
By Darcy Staniforth |
Disclaimer: I'm a podcaster and a podcast fan. I was one fourth of the amazing team of the now-retired Scorebored. ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Well”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Shawn and Kim are left with just a weird feeling and more questions. Shawn: Not sure why they ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Day Will Come When You Won’t Be”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn reflect on the cruel torture dished out by both Negan and the writers. Kim: After ...
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Wizard World Tulsa 2016: A Quick Visit
By Mat Brewster |
During this, my third Wizard Con experience I came to realize there is a certain sameness to these things. You ...
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By Shawn Bourdo |
In which T&A revisit the Arrow series and see where we stand to start the new season. Shawn: It's been ...
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Kristen’s Book Club for October 2016
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Kristen Lopez Feel that chill in the air? It's time to grab a mug of tea and curl ...
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Los Angeles Podcast Festival 2016 – Saturday Review
By Gordon S. Miller |
Aside from appearing as a guest on a number of podcasts, I have no interaction with them, which made me ...
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Wizard World Richmond 2016: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Kim Wilson Wizard World Richmond was this past weekend and I've got some things to say about it. ...
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Book Review: Star Trek: The Classic UK Comics, Volume 1 (1969-1970)
By Gordon S. Miller |
In the episode “The Alternative Factor” from the first season of the Original Series, the Enterprise crew have their first ...
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Wizard World Richmond 2016 Preview
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Kim Wilson The first (and only) time I've been to any kind of convention was in 2013 when ...
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Wizard World Chicago 2016: Kids Day at the Con
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Chad Derdowski If you've been reading my Wizard World columns for the past few years (2014, 2015), you've ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Preacher: “Call and Response”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn what you to know they aren't disappointed despite what you read. Kim: I sat last ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Preacher: “Finish The Song”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn are back in love with their Preacher. Kim: There comes a time in every television ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Preacher: “El Valero”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which things make a little more sense to Kim and Shawn, but that's not always a good thing for ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Preacher: “He’s Gone”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn use the bullet-point button for an episode where not much happens. Kim: What I've learned ...
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Elstree 1976 DVD Review: Meet the People Behind the Star Wars Masks
By Shawn Bourdo |
I love documentaries. True stories are irresistible. Maybe it's the story of an product or invention or behind the scenes ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Preacher: “Sundowner”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which the Sundowner fight redeems everything. Shawn: I certainly felt that there was a pacing shift here from the ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Preacher: “South Will Rise Again”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn find themselves at the halfway point. Kim: So, we're halfway through this very short season ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Preacher: “Monster Swamp”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Shawn and Kim discuss Preacher continuing to be accessible and not predictable. Shawn: This series started at 100 ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Preacher: “Possibilities”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn keep waiting for the next big thing. Kim: I have to tell you, I'm more ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Preacher: “See”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn use the F-word to describe the series. Kim: The much anticipated second episode of Preacher ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Shiva”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Shawn and Kim welcome a merciful end to this half season. Shawn: We survived. I don't care about ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Preacher: “Pilot”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn are introduced to the television world of Preacher. Kim: Here is the write-up everyone has/I ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Sicut Cervus”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Shawn and Kim almost like an episode and want to talk owls but largely just can't wait for ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Captive”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Shawn and Kim agree on two things: They are counting down to Preacher and they love Patsy Cline. ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Blood in the Streets”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn look forward to Preacher. Kim: Yes, yes, yes. I tuned in for another week of ...
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Review: Return of the Franchise (to Great Heights)
By Gordon S. Miller |
Star Wars: The Force Awakens might well have been one of the most anticipated films of all time if the ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear The Walking Dead: “Ouroboros”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which crabs eat zombies eating crabs and most of the best things are the promos for upcoming shows. Shawn: ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear The Walking Dead: “We All Fall Down”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn try to make sense of the episode. Kim: We're only on the second episode of ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Monster”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Shawn and Kim head out on the a one-hour tour with our cast. Shawn: Is this just some ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Last Day on Earth”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn wonder what could have been. Kim: I spent many anxiety-ridden weeks waiting for the season ...
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
From the moment George Lucas announced the sale of his Star Wars franchise to Disney and that there would then ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “East”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Shawn and Kim mostly just worry about what's going to happen next week. Shawn: I fear that we ...
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Book Review: Star Trek: New Visions Volume 3 by John Byrne
By Gordon S. Miller |
Growing up in the ‘70s and early ‘80s, before VCRs became commonplace in households, we were limited to the whims ...
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The Hateful Eight DVD Review: Definitely Hateful, For Better or Worse
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Chris Morgan Every Quentin Tarantino movie is an event, especially as he continues to threaten to retire eventually, ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Twice As Far”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn have a few comments on dick biting and stroganoff and hurtle towards the finale. Kim: ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Same Boat”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Shawn and Kim demonstrate they aren't always in the same boat. Shawn: I only have a few notes ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Not Tomorrow Yet”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Kim and Shawn muse on the Saviors and if Virginia is just for Lovers. Kim: Well, another week ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Knots Untie”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Shawn & Kim discuss the extra dose of T&A this week and a bit of Jesus. Shawn: I ...
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Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Season 1 Part 1 DVD Review: Spooky Kooky Fun!
By Shawn Bourdo |
A few years ago I reviewed the eleventh version of Scooby-Doo! - Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated. That series was a pretty ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Next World”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Shawn and Kim try to decipher how long it was between episodes and how you make a shopping ...
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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “No Way Out”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which Shawn & Kim nibble on the return of The Walking Dead and Daryl's arms. Shawn: So we start ...
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Spectre is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
I have many fond memories of watching James Bond. I remember my dad taking me to see him in the ...
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