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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
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Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
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All reviews for ages 12 & 16

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    The Ben Show with Ben Hoffman

    Crass comedy crosses lots of lines with stereotypes, curses.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The End of Love

    Single dad's struggles are poignant, somewhat mature.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Robot Combat League

    Robot fighting competition highlights engineering fun.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Master

    Intense, evocative drama examines faith, compulsion.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Parade's End

    Sweeping book adaptation with honorable hero, war scenes.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Tragedy Paper

    Thoughtful story about a tragedy teen boy brings on himself.
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    12
     
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    By Elizabeth LaBan
    (Book, 2013)
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    Top Gun

    Exciting Tom Cruise classic has some intense scenes.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Argo

    Taut political thriller based on real-life escape from Iran.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Sinister

    Scary, intense horror film involves kids and murder.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Anna Karenina

    Stylized retelling of Tolstoy classic best for older teens.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Madness Underneath: Shades of London, Book 2

    Cool main character holds together 2nd London mystery.
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    12
     
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    By Maureen Johnson
    (Book, 2013)
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    Girl Model

    Candid look at a sometimes-frightening industry.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Man with the Iron Fists

    Violent but blah martial arts tribute from rapper RZA.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Silent Hill: Revelation 3D

    Muddled horror sequel is nightmarishly violent.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Kid with a Bike

    Downbeat but powerful drama about childhood and love.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Job

    Intense job interview competition with some sad stories.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Identity Thief

    Great stars can't rescue uneven, sometimes violent comedy.
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    16
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    "My Songs Know What You Did in The Dark (Light Em Up)" (CD Single)

    Pop-punk heroes try to rock on clean but uninspiring track.
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    12
     
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    By Fall Out Boy
    (Music, 2013)
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    Celeste and Jesse Forever

    Talky hipster romcom explores the "perfect" divorce.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Flight

    Excellent but mature drama about alcoholic airline pilot.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    A Late Quartet

    Drama about musicians has great acting, some mature content.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Deadfall

    Violent Thanksgiving-set thriller isn't family friendly.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Impulse

    Edgy sequel to Jumper is best for older teens.
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    16
     
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    By Steven Gould
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Playroom

    Parents seek joy, ignore kids in difficult, powerful drama.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Globe Trekker

    Long-running adventure series has an educational angle.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)