THE DRAWING ROOM: DARK SHADOWS MOVIE REVIEW

Posted on May 13, 2012 by russ

We saw the new Tim Burton Dark Shadows movie this past Friday, and having a lot to say about it, felt our reaction to this perhaps “once in a lifetime” event deserved its own special podcast. We discuss plot points, but have taken pains to keep our comments spoiler-free: NO major shocking revelations. So even if you have not yet seen the movie, you can feel comfortable listening to our review.

Of course there are varied reviews of the Dark Shadows movie all over the press and internet, but for another insightful podcast review, check out The Cinementals. We really enjoyed the intelligent comments on this high quality review. However, if you listen, be warned: big-time spoilers there!

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THE DRAWING ROOM #22: DS EPISODES 316 – 320

Posted on May 12, 2012 by chrissy


These episodes of Dark Shadows originally aired September 11-15, 1967.

In this installment of The Drawing Room:

  • Bovines, beware! Barnabas is back in town!
  • Is David loyal to a fault?
  • The Plan to help Maggie…excludes Maggie in the planning stages
  • The Urgency of Books?
  • Bob the Bartender vs. Willie the Snitch
  • “Scram, lil’ sister!”

Also:

  • Me, Tarzan. You…Diana Millay!
  • Take our Star Trek Quiz!

Production Note: Our review of the new Dark Shadows movie will appear in a Special Mini Podcast, to be posted Sunday, May 13, 2012. Look for our next regular podcast around June 1.

Oh! And Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms out there!

The wheels are turning…

The Plan in action

Rare–but nice–father & son moment

Little sisters can be…so…AGGRAVATING!!


Big scary dream for a little frightened kid

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THE DRAWING ROOM #21: DS EPISODES 311 – 315

Posted on April 27, 2012 by chrissy

These episodes of Dark Shadows originally aired September 4-8, 1967.

In this installment of The Drawing Room:

  • Did Sarah order a beer at the Blue Whale?
  • “Shut the door! Open the door!”
  • Funny Frustration
  • Haskell vs. Hoffman…or…Captain America vs. Cruella DeVille
  • Cliffs and crypts: Location! Location! Location!
  • The writers forget Hoffman has the ability to make people forget, and…
  • The censors forget a picture is worth a thousand words

Also:

  • Betty Jo returns to Hooterville!
  • We’ve got to fight for our right…to wear mini-skirts!

Our Tribute to Jonathan Frid:
A Dark Shadows Legend Passes into Eternity

We can see the fangs, but we won’t hear the word “vampire”

Bravo for blue screen! The ever-innovative Dark Shadows tries a new technology


Whose line is it?


Testing the limits of Barnabas’ patience

Don’t forget to check out our TV Party Tonight! Page

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THE DRAWING ROOM #20: DS EPISODES 306 – 310

Posted on April 14, 2012 by russ

These episodes of Dark Shadows originally aired August 28- September 1, 1967.

In this installment of The Drawing Room:

  • Sam & Maggie join Russ & Chrissy in asking “So what’s up with the Sheriff?”
  • Smokin’! Part II: the explosion of cigarette smoke continues
  • Remember the Costume Party? How could you forget!
  • Boom Boom Boom vs. Beating Around the Bush
  • Victoria Winters, the Extortionist
  • Russ’ Advice for the Lovelorn

Also:

  • Are you going to San Francisco?
  • The Limited Edition DVD set has come out…and it’s a beaut!
  • Take note! TV Party Tonight has moved to the top of this page

David joins the search for Sarah by consulting his crystal ball

A delicate truce

Autographed card from Limited Edition DVD Set #1082


We got a kick out of David’s theatrical movements as he sneaks back into Collinwood

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THE DRAWING ROOM #19: DS EPISODES 301-305

Posted on March 23, 2012 by russ


These episodes of Dark Shadows originally aired August 21- 25, 1967.

In this installment of The Drawing Room:

  • Detective Devlin delves in for disturbing details
  • Sarah…scary, or saintly?
  • “Jogging” Maggie’s memory is more like a slow crawl…or even a dead stop
  • Barnabas thinks his mojo is a no-go til Hoffman puts the clamp on the vamp
  • Burke Devlin, Alpha Male: Part II
  • Let’s talk about you…no, let’s talk about YOU!

Also:

  • How long would it take you to eat six pounds of grapes?
  • How technology could have spared Chrissy so much pre-teenage angst
  • In the news (in case you haven’t heard by now!): Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows trailer released to mixed reviews


Barnabas isn’t in the mood to celebrate

“I don’t drink…wine”


Did Dark Shadows just pick up a cigarette sponsor? All of a sudden, everyone’s smoking like dragons. Smoke left over from this scene is still roiling through the closing credits.

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