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Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: ‘Start to Finish’

By Shawn Bourdo | Dec 7, 2015

In which Kim and Shawn find themselves happy to be on a break. Kim: Well, here we are. Half-way done ...

Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Heads Up”

By Shawn Bourdo | Nov 24, 2015

In which great minds think alike and wonder about the general parenting skills of Rick. Shawn: With one episode until ...

Thoughtful & Abstract: The Bastard Executioner

By Shawn Bourdo | Nov 19, 2015

The following entries were written simultaneously by Shawn and Kim as a summary of the one and only season of ...

Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Always Accountable”

By Shawn Bourdo | Nov 18, 2015

In which Shawn and Kim try to figure out who is accountable for the mess over the past few weeks. ...

Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Now”

By Shawn Bourdo | Nov 11, 2015

In which "Now" just means "What?" Kim: After the excruciatingly long "Tale of Morgan" episode of last week, The Walking ...

Batman: The Television Series: The Complete Third Season DVD Review: And Batgirl Makes Three

By Gordon S. Miller | Nov 11, 2015

Warner Brothers has completed the entire run of Batman on DVD with the recent release of The Complete Third Season. ...

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

By Shawn Bourdo | Nov 10, 2015

In which Kim and Shawn riff again on some recent TV thingies... Kim: Back in March, we talked a bit ...

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

By Shawn Bourdo | Nov 6, 2015

In which an episode inspires talk of sex, Star Wars, and Eastern philosophy. Shawn: It was 90 minutes and I ...

Toy Story That Time Forgot Blu-ray Review: A TV Special Accessible to All Viewers Throughout the Year

By Gordon S. Miller | Nov 5, 2015

Toy Story That Time Forgot is the Disney/Pixar franchise's second television special following the 2013 Halloween special, Toy Story of ...

iZombie: The Complete First Season DVD Review: An Enjoyable Take on the Zombie Narrative

By Darcy Staniforth | Nov 1, 2015

The CW series iZombie is loosely based on the DC/Vertigo comic of the same name by Chris Roberson and Michael ...

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

By Shawn Bourdo | Oct 27, 2015

In which Kim and Shawn reflect as they deal with the loss of a major character. Kim: Psychologists will tell ...

Mike Tyson Mysteries: Season One DVD Review: Silly, Outlandish, and Unpredictable

By Gordon S. Miller | Oct 24, 2015

For those who enjoy the ridiculous and the bizarre in their cartoons, look no further than Adult Swim's Mike Tyson ...

Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “JSS”

By Shawn Bourdo | Oct 21, 2015

In which Shawn and Kim reveal they each need more than five points to list their reactions Shawn: 1. The ...

The 100: The Complete Second Season DVD Review: A Wild Adventure in a Post Apocalyptic World

By Todd Karella | Oct 21, 2015

When we last saw Clarke (Eliza Taylor), she had just awoken in an all-white room that looked like a medical ...

By Rons Reviews | Oct 21, 2015

In a clear effort to counter-program against CBS, who was having plenty of Good Times on Wednesday nights at 8:00 ...

Vikings: The Complete Third Season DVD Review: Praise Odin or Jesus, Vikings March On

By Critical curmudgeon | Oct 16, 2015

History's Vikings takes to the shores of new lands with this DVD release of the third season of this Irish-Canadian ...

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

By Shawn Bourdo | Oct 13, 2015

In which Kim and Shawn welcome back The Walking Dead for its sixth season. Kim: I don't know what I ...

The Don Rickles TV Specials: Volume 1 DVD Review: Nothing Special

By Rons Reviews | Oct 10, 2015

There is no question that Don Rickles is a national treasure. Not only due to the fact that he has ...

He’s a Bully, Charlie Brown DVD Review: A Collection of Mixed Peanuts

By Gordon S. Miller | Oct 8, 2015

Released in conjunction with National Bullying Prevention Month, the He's a Bully, Charlie Brown DVD presents the titular special (2006), ...

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

By Shawn Bourdo | Oct 7, 2015

In which questions are asked and answered by Shawn and Kim about the season finale of Fear the Walking Dead. ...

The Leftovers: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: Relishing the Remnants

By Cinema Sentries | Oct 4, 2015

Written by Kristen Lopez Those who know me are aware of my regular refrain when the fall arrives: "I don't ...

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

By Shawn Bourdo | Oct 2, 2015

In which Kim has questions and Episode 5 (Shawn) has answers. Kim: Episode 5, I kind of liked you. You ...

Sleepy Hollow: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray Review: A Spine-chilling Drama with Comic Relief

By Lorna Miller | Oct 1, 2015

When I first heard about the premise behind Sleepy Hollow, I had no interest in watching it as it sounded ...

The Flash (2014): The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: Check This Series Out as Fast as You Can

By Gordon S. Miller | Sep 29, 2015

When I first watched The Flash pilot "City of Heroes" at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con, I thought that "while ...

Jane the Virgin: The Complete First Season DVD Review: A Show that Delights in the Ludicrous

By Mat Brewster | Sep 28, 2015

Jane Villanueva (Gina Rodriguez) is a 24-year-old Latina who works hard, studies hard, and takes her religion very seriously. She ...

The Hee Haw Collection DVD Review: Stockholm Syndrome in the Cornfields

By Kent Conrad | Sep 25, 2015

The first hour of watching The Hee Haw Collection might have been the longest hour of anything I've seen. The ...

Arrow: The Complete Third Season Blu-ray Review: An Exciting Ride for Starling City’s Most Famous Archer

By generaljabbo | Sep 24, 2015

The third season of the CW's hit series, Arrow, found the title character (Stephen Amell), adding to his team of ...

Peanuts: Emmy Honored Collection DVD Review: The Quality of These Specials Is Mixed

By Gordon S. Miller | Sep 23, 2015

In anticipation of the upcoming The Peanuts Movie and tying in with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' recent ...

Empire: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: Birth of a Dynasty

By Steve Geise | Sep 23, 2015

The pilot episode of this series is a huge mess. Stuffed with a random assortment of seemingly unrelated scenes, frequent ...

Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Not Fade Away”

By Shawn Bourdo | Sep 23, 2015

In which Shawn and Kim are grateful there are only two episodes left. Shawn: Well, I got what I asked ...

The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes DVD Review: This Is Good Stuff!

By Rons Reviews | Sep 21, 2015

It's always interesting when the term “Lost Episodes” is used to describe a new DVD release. Is that really what ...

Supernatural: The Complete Tenth Season DVD Review: After a Decade of Fighting Evil, the Winchesters Are Still Going Strong

By Todd Karella | Sep 19, 2015

It's hard to believe that Supernatural has been on the air for ten years. Not many shows make it to ...

Happy Valley: Season One DVD Review: Terrific Crime Drama from Across the Atlantic

By Mat Brewster | Sep 19, 2015

If you listen closely to the screaming hoards, you'll hear plenty of complaints about the lack of content on Netflix. ...

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

By Shawn Bourdo | Sep 17, 2015

In which Kim and Shawn search for something positive to say about Fear the Walking Dead. Kim: Maddie! Travis! Liza! ...

The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Eighth Season Blu-ray Review: Still Funny After All These Years (and Changes)

By generaljabbo | Sep 15, 2015

The eighth season of the hit sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, included several changes to its main characters, all while ...

Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven in 3D Fathom Events Review: A Fantastic Time at the Cinema

By Mat Brewster | Sep 10, 2015

We're kind of in love with Fathom Events here at Cinema Sentries. We constantly promote their shows, many of us ...

TV Review: American Experience: Walt Disney: An Experience Not to Be Missed

By Cinema Sentries | Sep 8, 2015

Written by Kristen Lopez I'm a Disney nut. There, I said it. Too often I'm asked "Why do you love ...

Gotham (2014): The Complete First Season DVD Review: Jim Gordon Steps Up to Bat

By Luigi Bastardo | Sep 4, 2015

Being a more "reserved" nerd - one who does not attend conventions, camp out in line for things, spend time ...

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

By Shawn Bourdo | Sep 1, 2015

In which Shawn and Kim (and some fictional characters) offer advice to the gang from Fear the Walking Dead. Shawn: ...

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

By Shawn Bourdo | Aug 28, 2015

In which Kim and Shawn offer their initial thoughts on the first episode of the Fear the Walking Dead. Kim: ...

Spenser: For Hire: The Complete Second Season (1986-87) DVD Review: SPEN-SAH!

By Luigi Bastardo | Aug 24, 2015

A frequently used adage from the past likes to remind us "The more things change, the more they stay the ...

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Complete Series DVD Review: Still the Best

By Luigi Bastardo | Aug 20, 2015

“Open Channel D.” Perhaps you're a bona fide fan of the original. Or you've been intrigued (or perhaps let down) ...

Person of Interest: The Complete Fourth Season DVD Review: A.I. Supercomputer Battle Royale

By Kent Conrad | Aug 13, 2015

Every season of Person of Interest ends with some kind of apocalypse, some place to recover from. A lot of ...

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell Blu-ray Review: A Magical Series About Real Magic in England

By Kent Conrad | Aug 12, 2015

There are people who cannot handle fantasy. There are viewers who think that any mention of the specifically impossible (instead ...

Orphan Black: Season Three Blu-ray Review: Maslany Clones a Success

By Steve Geise | Aug 10, 2015

The latest season of Orphan Black is easily superior to Season Two for one reason: more Tatiana Maslany. Where the ...

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Complete Season 1 DVD Review: Open Channel T for Tie-in

By Gordon S. Miller | Aug 5, 2015

Timed to tie-in with the August 14 debut of Guy Ritchie's feature-film prequel, Warner Brothers Home Entertainment is releasing The ...

Batman: The Television Series: The Second Season Part Two DVD Review: Back to the Batshow!

By Gordon S. Miller | Jul 20, 2015

On the off chance someone doesn't know about the iconic Batman TV series from the 1960s (there must be at ...

Shark Blu-ray Review: Swim Along with Charismatic Killers

By Mark Buckingham | Jul 19, 2015

Fresh off reviewing BBC's Planet Ant, I find myself confronted with a series about a much larger, deadlier animal up ...

Sesame Street: Count on Elmo DVD Review: That’s One, Ah-Ah-Ah, Great Family DVD

By Mat Brewster | Jul 11, 2015

I grew up watching Sesame Street. My now four-year-old daughter continues to grow up watching Sesame Street. My mother swears ...

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: The Complete Series DVD Review: This Is Good Stuff

By Rons Reviews | Jul 7, 2015

In 1964, CBS was cruising with hits such as the rural comedy The Andy Griffith Show, and the fish-out-of-water hit ...