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  • Book: The Dark Is Rising

    I rate this titleiffyand give it4.0

    On his eleventh birthday, a young boy discovers that he belongs to an ancient group of powerful beings. He is instructed in magical arts, and gets caught up in the struggle between forces of good and ...

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  • DVD: Earth

    I rate this titleonand give it4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    A little preparation goes a long way

    Don't let the few grim or violent scenes cause you to miss this utterly breathtaking film, but do try to prepare your kids for what they might see. If they cover their eyes during the few brief ...

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    Helped me decide | Had useful details | Read my mind

  • TV: The Othersiders

    I rate this titleoffand give it1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

      Who's influencing your child's worldview?

      Just to add a different note. Parents should be aware that the Cartoon Network is now in the business of shaping your child's beliefs about life after death. If you are religious or otherwise object ...

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      Helped me decide | Had useful details | Read my mind

    • DVD: Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter

      I rate this titleiffyand give it2.0

      If you liked the Watchmen book or movie, watch half of this

      I did enjoy the "Watchmen" book and I'm planning to see the movie. If you've read the graphic novel, you'll recognize the "Black Freighter" story as having appeared a piece at a time - and it was ...

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