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44 results
  • Review
    Girl vs. Monster

    Fun family Halloween flick has some frightful moments.
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Black Dynamite

    Risque, raunchy blaxpoitation is funny but mature.
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    16
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Maison Ikkoku

    Bittersweet animated romantic comedy has lots of drinking.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Kickin' It

    So-so comedy offers tweens some worthwhile messages.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    My Babysitter's a Vampire

    Twilight parody is bloodier than usual Disney fare.
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    11
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Sports Show with Norm MacDonald

    Comedian's edgy, raunchy commentary on sports.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Suite Life Movie

    No surprises in tween-friendly movie based on hit series.
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    9
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Vacation with Derek

    Sweet movie celebrates kids' ties in a blended family.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Onion SportsDome

    Witty, satirical take on sports news can get crass.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Freak the Freak Out

    Victorious special is full of fun for tweens.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    iStart a Fan War
    Jack Black spices up otherwise lackluster special.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
    Cute family flick isn't too hair-raising for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Pair of Kings

    Corny, unrealistic comedy has so-so messages for tweens.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Lockie Leonard
    Sunny Aussie show has feel-good vibes for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Good Luck Charlie

    Well-rounded Disney sitcom offers wholesome fun to families.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Victorious

    Upbeat iCarly-like tween comedy promotes confidence.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Zeke and Luther

    Lackluster Disney skater show has little to offer tweens.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2009)
  • Review
    JONAS L.A.

    Teen rock stars bring good, clean fun to Tinsel Town.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    iGo to Japan
    iCarly crew delivers more wild antics.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    The Suite Life on Deck
    Disney spin-off is implausible but fun for tweens.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Click and Clack's As the Wrench Turns
    Tame enough for kids, but clearly aimed at adults.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    iCarly Saves TV

    Tween-friendly special has lots of online tie-ins.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Wizards of Waverly Place

    Magic, mischief, and lessons for young tweens.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    iCarly

    Interactive show raises social media issues for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Family Ties

    Classic 1980s sitcom's messages still ring true today.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)