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  • TV: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    I rate this titleonand give it5.0

    Good for teens, especially if you watch it with them

    This was a great series. I've started watching it with my 13 year old. There's lots to like in a series with strong female characters and choosing between popularity and doing the right ...

  • DVD: Bowling for Columbine

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

      Save for the older teens

      A good movie, but I'm waiting till my kids are older to share it with them. Since my older son tends to be mature, I may let him see it before he's 17, but on average, I think waiting is ...

    • DVD: Super Size Me

      I rate this titleonand give it4.0
      My concerns are:
      • Inappropriate sexual content
      • Inappropriate language

        Good for 13 and up

        Considering how awful the eating habits are of so many Americans, I think the iffy material is worth putting up with because of the educational value of the rest of the movie. Best viewed with your ...

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