MOVIE: The Secret Life of Bees
Movies in Theaters
1960s-set family drama tackles weighty issues.
Release Date: 10/16/2008
video review available

MOVIE: Quarantine
Movies in Theaters
Grim, grisly horror film only for mature viewers.
Release Date: 10/10/2008
video review available

TV: Friends
Hilarious sitcom for adults and older teens.
Review Date: 8/5/2003

MUSIC: Jennifer Hudson
By Jennifer Hudson
Oscar winning Idol belts smart and strong.
Release Date: 09/30/2008

TV: Samantha Who?
So-so amnesia sitcom tackles grown-up issues.
Review Date: 10/12/2007

TV: Discovery Project Earth
Experts test creative solutions to global warming.
Review Date: 8/21/2008

MUSIC: `Spotlight` (CD single)
By Jennifer Hudson
Oscar winner and Idol alum is rock solid.
Release Date: 06/05/2008

TV: The Bill Engvall Show
Blue Collar star takes on family comedy.
Review Date: 7/16/2007

MOVIE: Wonder Pets: Save the Beetles
Movies on DVD
Nick show trio rescues bugs with Beatles' help.
Release Date: 04/17/2008

MOVIE: Nim's Island
Movies on DVD
Book-based tropical adventure is good family fun.
Release Date: 04/04/2008
video review available

TV: The Apprentice
Survivor for the business class.
Review Date: 10/4/2005

TV: Dexter
Bloody drama for adults only -- we mean it!
Review Date: 9/29/2006

TV: Brandy and Mr. Whiskers
A good premise, but tedious characters -- kids OK.
Review Date: 4/26/2005

MOVIE: Bring It On: In It to Win It
Movies on DVD
Cheerleading retread has too many stereotypes.
Release Date: 12/18/2007

MOVIE: Margot at the Wedding
Movies on DVD
Well-acted tale of crushing family dysfunction.
Release Date: 11/16/2007

MOVIE: The Initiation of Sarah
Movies on DVD
Extra-violent and snobby sorority horror remake.
Release Date: 10/29/2007

MOVIE: Reservation Road
Movies on DVD
Heartbreaking melodrama is too heavy for kids.
Release Date: 10/19/2007

MUSIC: Brave
By Jennifer Lopez
Innocent pop musings on love hit the dance floor.
Release Date: 10/09/2007

TV: Camp Lazlo
Potty humor and pranks rule in uneven cartoon.
Review Date: 10/10/2005

MOVIE: The Kingdom
Movies on DVD
Intense, bloody look at Mid East violence.
Release Date: 09/27/2007