MOVIE: Australia
Movies in Theaters
Messy but engrossing epic about race, love, and war.
Release Date: 11/26/2008

MUSIC: David Cook
By David Cook
Idol winner delivers with powerful, family-safe CD.
Release Date: 11/18/2008

MUSIC: David Archuleta
By David Archuleta
Innocent lyrics and strong vocals from Idol star.
Release Date: 11/11/2008

MOVIE: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Movies in Theaters
Sequel is fun but doesn't break any new ground.
Release Date: 11/8/2008
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MOVIE: Role Models
Movies in Theaters
Coarse adult comedy elicits some big laughs.
Release Date: 11/7/2008
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MOVIE: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Movies in Theaters
Holocaust drama sensitive, but never sentimental.
Release Date: 11/7/2008
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TV: Chocolate News
Fake news show tackles real racial issues.
Review Date: 10/15/2008

MOVIE: Saw V
Movies in Theaters
Dullest film in series is still brutal and bloody.
Release Date: 10/24/2008
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TV: Dogs 101/Cats 101
Kid-OK pet primer breeds warmth and affection.
Review Date: 10/10/2008

TV: Californication
Duchovny comedy could be called Sex Files.
Review Date: 8/13/2007

TV: The New Adventures of Madeline
Mademoiselle Madeline & friends are adorable, no?
Review Date: 6/6/2005

MOVIE: An American Carol
Movies in Theaters
Right-wing political comedy just isn't funny.
Release Date: 10/03/2008

BOOK: Too Many Toys
Perfect read before the holiday shopping season.
Review Date: 10/19/2008

MOVIE: How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
Movies in Theaters
Snarky comedy about celeb culture lacks bite.
Release Date: 10/01/2008

TV: Little Britain USA
U.S. take on Brit hit pushes the comedy envelope.
Review Date: 9/26/2008

TV: Superjail
Ultra-violent jailhouse cartoon is NOT for kids.
Review Date: 9/26/2008

MOVIE: Ghost Town
Movies in Theaters
Comedy is sweet, but a little short on romance.
Release Date: 09/18/2008
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MOVIE: My Little Pony Live: The World's Biggest Tea Party
Movies on DVD
Less engaging for young Pony fans in DVD form.
Release Date: 09/12/2008

BOOK: Curse of the Night Wolf: Barnaby Grimes, Book 1
By Paul Stewart
Fun series start, but too violent for target age.
Review Date: 10/16/2008

TV: Wizards of Waverly Place
Magic, mischief, and lessons for young tweens.
Review Date: 10/11/2007