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Movie Ratings are Buyer Beware
by Teresa Ambord

 Are movie ratings useless? Maybe. They may even create more problems than they solve. The rating system that was initiated back in 1968 was intended as a tool for parents to monitor what their children saw. Moviemakers wanted to uphold their obligation to parents by providing heads-up information. That admirable "it takes a village" attitude has all but vanished, overcome by Hollywood's profit-hunger. The theory now seems to be "buyer beware."
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Kids DVDs
by Jonathan Berohn

Just in time for spring and summer road trips, the movie studios have conveniently released 3 new kids DVDs (although you’ve gotta figure it’s more marketing than coincidence, but I digress): Shark Tale, the SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, and The Incredibles.  In a happy confluence of factors, all 3 are actually worth watching—both for the kids and the adults.  If you’re not traveling anywhere, this could pose a bit of a conundrum if you don’t feel like shelling out the 45-60 bucks all 3 will set you back, but if you have a long trip ahead of you, you’re in luck—the perfect diversion has arrived.
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Passing the Torch:  Two and a Half Men
by Jonathan Berohn

Those of you that, for some unfathomable reason, don't watch Monday Night Football, are probably already well aware that "Everybody Loves Raymond" is winding up its run this season.
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