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All reviews for ages 14 & 16

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    Scam City

    How con men trick tourists is edgy but informative.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The '80s: The Decade That Made Us

    Fascinating, mature retelling of memorable era's legacy.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Life with La Toya

    Publicity ploy disguised as comeback story; mature topics.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Defiance

    Smart sci-fi with its own video game, ethical messages.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Disconnect

    Intense, powerful film explores joys and dangers of the Web.
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    16
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    To the Wonder

    Beautifully filmed romance chooses style over substance.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Ready for Love

    Reality dating contest sends mixed messages about love.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Starstruck

    Fun mix of teen actresses, mystery in Golden Age Hollywood.
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    By Rachel Shukert
    (Book, 2013)
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    Hyde Park on Hudson

    Presidential drama is well acted but short on passion.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    When We Wuz Famous

    Gritty, moving tale of boy trying to escape his barrio past.
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    By Greg Takoudes
    (Book, 2013)
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    Dark Triumph: His Fair Assassin, Book 2

    Beautiful, violent story of medieval love and tragedy.
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    By Robin LaFevers
    (Book, 2013)
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    Clockwork Princess: Infernal Devices, Book 3

    Enthralling trilogy conclusion tugs at the heartstrings.
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    By Cassandra Clare
    (Book, 2013)
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    6 Souls

    Muddled horror tale mixes scares, troubling themes.
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    16
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Company You Keep

    Stellar cast is best thing about Redford's political drama.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Casino Confidential

    Reality show deals out drunken behavior, business travails.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Hannibal

    Graphic Hannibal Lecter retread is compelling and dark.
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    16
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Bible

    Biblical reenactments are theatrical and very violent.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Baytown Outlaws

    Action flick has high body count, big guns, little point.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    LUV

    Gritty drama follows young boy exposed to violence, drugs.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Sweeney

    Brutal but effective crime drama based on '70s UK TV series.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Hemingway & Gellhorn

    Acclaimed writers don't ring true in mature HBO biopic.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Gossip Game

    Female hip-hop reporters fight sexism and each other.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Shmoop

    Clever study materials for teens merge humor and learning.
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    14
     
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    (Website, 2013)
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    Tyler Perry's Temptation

    Soapy melodrama has mixed messages about love and marriage.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Place Beyond the Pines

    Melancholy, mature drama explores father-son themes.
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    16
     
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    (Movie, 2013)