MOVIE: Repo! The Genetic Opera
Movies in Theaters
Gory, goofy musical is bloody and bombastic.
Release Date: 11/7/2008
video review available

TV: Scrubs
Goofy medical comedy with heart; for older teens.
Review Date: 2/14/2005

TV: Life
Mature cop drama lacks spark; not meant for kids.
Review Date: 9/25/2007

MOVIE: Strawberry Shortcake: Rockaberry Roll
Movies on DVD
Post-makeover, girls are still good role models.
Release Date: 08/19/2008

TV: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Exciting sci-fi saga has fewer chases, more drama.
Review Date: 1/11/2008

TV: Fireman Sam
Charming Welsh show teaches preschoolers safety.
Review Date: 10/13/2006

MOVIE: Brick Lane
Movies in Theaters
Weighty tearjerker with mature themes.
Release Date: 06/20/2008

MOVIE: Sex and the City: The Movie
Movies on DVD
Just as fun, sexy, and label heavy as the series.
Release Date: 05/29/2008
video review available

BOOK: Lock and Key
By Sarah Dessen
Dessen unlocks another angsty teen bestseller.
Review Date: 5/15/2008

MOVIE: Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Movies on DVD
Breakup comedy not as crass as other Apatow hits.
Release Date: 04/17/2008
video review available

TV: The Sarah Jane Adventures
Doctor Who spin-off is fun for tweens+.
Review Date: 4/10/2008

MOVIE: Smart People
Movies on DVD
Intelligent, mature film with some shortcomings.
Release Date: 04/09/2008
video review available

TV: Last Restaurant Standing
Business competition is honest, but lacks flavor.
Review Date: 2/6/2008

BOOK: Oggie Cooder #1
By Sarah Weeks
Reluctant readers have a quirky new friend.
Review Date: 6/26/2008

TV: Transformers: Cybertron
Latest robot series steps into the final frontier.
Review Date: 7/2/2005

MOVIE: Southland Tales
Movies on DVD
Apocalyptic thriller is a strange, violent mess.
Release Date: 11/14/2007

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

MOVIE: Sarah Landon and the Paranormal Hour
Movies on DVD
Clumsy, tween-focused thriller wastes potential.
Release Date: 10/19/2007

TV: The Sarah Silverman Program
Caustic humor delivered in a sing-songy voice.
Review Date: 1/31/2007

TV: Strawberry Shortcake
Sweet redhead and pals share positive lessons.
Review Date: 9/14/2007