TV: Paris Hilton's My New BFF
Vapid reality contest reinforces shallow values.
Review Date: 9/30/2008

TV: Man and Wife
Sex "edutainment" show is for mature audiences.
Review Date: 9/29/2008

TV: Sex...with Mom and Dad
Dr. Drew helps teens, parents open up about sex.
Review Date: 9/29/2008

GAME: Rock Band 2
Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3
A great sequel, but you might want the game only.
Release Date: 9/14/2008

TV: MTV's Top Pop Group
Looking for the next big thing in pop? Keep going.
Review Date: 9/12/2008

TV: Real World/Road Rules Challenge
Cast members face off in physical challenges.
Review Date: 12/1/2005

TV: The Real World
"Real life" amplified; mature teens only.
Review Date: 11/13/2006

TV: Exiled
Former Sweet 16ers finally learn a lesson.
Review Date: 8/26/2008

TV: Busted
Police docu has iffy content, but lacks edge.
Review Date: 8/19/2008

MOVIE: The American Mall
Movies on DVD
Cute musical sells songs -- and merchandise.
Release Date: 08/11/2008

TV: From G's to Gents
Gritty reality show teaches bad boys good lessons.
Review Date: 7/16/2008

TV: Buzzin'
Rap lifestyle show overindulges in commercialism.
Review Date: 7/23/2008

TV: F'N MTV Premieres
Music video debuts include plenty of iffy content.
Review Date: 6/13/2008

TV: Legally Blonde the Musical: The Search for Elle Woods
Kid-friendly, but main aim may be selling tickets.
Review Date: 6/3/2008

TV: The Paper
Teen journalism docu mixes passion, competition.
Review Date: 4/15/2008

TV: A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila
Hedonistic reality show is one big bad stereotype.
Review Date: 10/9/2007

TV: Rock the Cradle
Music stars' kids compete in mostly tame series.
Review Date: 4/4/2008

TV: That's Amore!
Tila Tequila spin-off is hedonistic, demeaning.
Review Date: 3/2/2008

TV: Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew
Energetic hip-hop contest is a hit for tweens+.
Review Date: 2/8/2008

MOVIE: How She Move
Movies on DVD
Urban dance drama is formulaic yet entertaining.
Release Date: 1/25/2008