TV: Top Gear
High-octane fun for car enthusiasts and newbies.
Review Date: 8/20/2007

TV: Rita Rocks
Mom's midlife woes will tickle adults.
Review Date: 10/17/2008

MOVIE: W.
Movies in Theaters
Tepid telling of 43rd president's rise to power.
Release Date: 10/16/2008

MUSIC: Beethoven's Wig 4: Dance Along Symphonies
By Various Artists, Richard Perlmutter with Symphonies & Singers, Beethoven's Wig
Symphonies become silly; classics turn comedic.
Release Date: 10/14/2008

MOVIE: City of Ember
Movies in Theaters
Fast-paced fantasy has lots of tense moments.
Release Date: 10/9/2008
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MOVIE: Nights in Rodanthe
Movies in Theaters
Weepy romance is tame but may not interest teens.
Release Date: 09/25/2008

MOVIE: Appaloosa
Movies in Theaters
Old-fashioned Western features great performances.
Release Date: 09/17/2008

MOVIE: Fantastic Voyage
Movies on DVD
Sci-fi classic may be too low-tech for kids.
Release Date: 08/24/2008

MOVIE: Step Brothers
Movies in Theaters
Foul-mouthed Ferrell comedy isn't very funny.
Release Date: 07/25/2008
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TV: Dragons' Den
British reality is fun for business-savvy viewers.
Review Date: 7/9/2008

BOOK: Acting Out: Six One-Act Plays, Six Newbery Stars
By Avi, Katherine Paterson, Susan Cooper, Sharon Creech, Patricia MacLachlan, Richard Peck
Fun writing exercise, but doesn't always inspire.
Review Date: 8/27/2008

BOOK: Maily Harry to the Moon!
By Robie H. Harris
Humorous take on a big sibling's jealous feelings.
Review Date: 8/26/2008

TV: Denise Richards: It's Complicated
Voyeuristic reality series isn't meant for kids.
Review Date: 5/23/2008

TV: Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Spidey grows up in 'toon best for older kids+.
Review Date: 7/11/2003

MOVIE: The Visitor
Movies on DVD
Insightful drama shatters post-9/11 stereotypes.
Release Date: 04/16/2008

TV: Dancing with the Stars
High-kicking series has cross-generational appeal.
Review Date: 1/9/2006

BOOK: Runemarks
By Joanne Harris
Thrilling epic for experienced fantasy readers.
Review Date: 3/16/2008

MOVIE: P.S. I Love You
Movies on DVD
Romantic comedy is too tragic for all-out laughs.
Release Date: 12/20/2007
video review available

TV: The A-List
Poking fun at quirky animals can get a bit racy.
Review Date: 12/7/2007

MOVIE: The Golden Compass
Movies on DVD
Ambitious fantasy is too intense for young kids.
Release Date: 12/06/2007
video review available