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

MOVIE: Righteous Kill
Movies in Theaters
Old pros battle brutal vigilante, muddled story.
Release Date: 09/12/2008
video review available

TV: Jon & Kate Plus 8
Twins & sextuplets keep real-life parents hopping.
Review Date: 4/10/2007

MUSIC: Break the Silence
By Jon Peter Lewis
Generic Idol nice-guy folk-rock-pop.
Release Date: 07/22/2008

TV: Mad Men
Ads and anxiety in 1960 office drama for adults.
Review Date: 7/19/2007

TV: The Mole
Deceit rules in mind-tickling reality competition.
Review Date: 6/3/2008

MOVIE: Iron Man
Movies on DVD
Great action, lots of style, some iffy stuff.
Release Date: 05/02/2008
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MOVIE: Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Movies on DVD
Stoner social satire is rude, crude, and funny.
Release Date: 04/24/2008
video review available

MOVIE: 88 Minutes
Movies on DVD
Serial killer thriller runs out of time, momentum.
Release Date: 04/17/2008
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MOVIE: Unstable Fables: 3 Pigs and a Baby
Movies on DVD
Smart comedy flips the 3 pigs tale on its tail.
Release Date: 03/03/2008

MOVIE: Charlie Bartlett
Movies on DVD
Edgy high school comedy better for mature viewers.
Release Date: 02/21/2008

MOVIE: Step Up 2 the Streets
Movies on DVD
Electrifying dance elevates an almost boring film.
Release Date: 02/14/2008
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BOOK: Zen Ties
By Jon J Muth
Zen lessons that take on new meaning as kids grow.
Review Date: 6/6/2008

BOOK: Jon Scieszka's Trucktown: Smash! Crash!
By Jon Scieszka
Young truck fans will love this boisterous duo.
Review Date: 6/12/2008

MOVIE: National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Movies on DVD
Action-packed treasure hunt offers few surprises.
Release Date: 12/20/2007
video review available

TV: The Closer
Riveting crime drama with a strong female lead.
Review Date: 6/11/2006

MOVIE: Phenomenon (1996)
Movies on DVD
Gentle tearjerker about sudden mental superpowers.
Release Date: 11/12/2007

TV: Stroker and Hoop
Animated TV parody finds humor in sex, violence.
Review Date: 11/5/2005

TV: Two and a Half Men
The Odd Couple in today's world. A waste of time.
Review Date: 12/1/2005

TV: Out of Jimmy's Head
Toons talk to junior high hero in fun tween show.
Review Date: 9/13/2007