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Parental Guidance: Oz the Great and Powerful and Wreck-it Ralph (18 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Friday, Mar. 08 2013, 11:18 AM

This week in new family films, we've got a pair of protagonists who must journey to unfamiliar lands, be it a magical realm (Oz the Great and Powerful) or a different arcade cabinet (Wreck-It Ralph). Read on to find out what?s appropriate for family viewing.

Parental Guidance: Jack the Giant Slayer, The Last Exorcism Part II, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (6 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Friday, Mar. 01 2013, 07:08 AM

This week in theaters, we've got a fairy tale fantasy (Jack the Giant Slayer), a demonic possession (The Last Exorcism Part II), and on DVD we've got sparkly vampires (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2) and a surfing drama (Chasing Mavericks). Read on to find out what's appropriate for family viewing.

Parental Guidance: Snitch, Dark Skies, and Fun Size (8 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Friday, Feb. 22 2013, 09:09 AM

As the eyes of the movie world turn to the Oscars, we'd like to remind you that there are a couple new viewing options out there this week. We've got a pair of new wide releases (Snitch, Dark Skies), as well as a teen-friendly rental (Fun Size). Read on to find out what's appropriate for the whole family.

Parental Guidance: A Good Day to Die Hard and Skyfall (18 comments)

by Ryan Fujitani and Tim Ryan on Wednesday, Feb. 13 2013, 04:45 PM

This Presidents Day, there's a little something for everyone in the family, in both the multiplex and on home video. We've got four new wide releases (A Good Day to Die Hard, Safe Haven, Escape From Planet Earth 3D, and Beautiful Creatures), plus some choice rentals (Skyfall, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Bully) that should hold appeal to family members of various ages. Read on to find out what's appropriate for the whole family.

Parental Guidance: Top Gun and Here Comes the Boom (10 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Feb. 07 2013, 02:37 PM

This week in family viewing brings the theatrical re-release of an iconic 1980s action flick (Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer) and a mixed martial arts comedy on DVD (Here Comes the Boom, starring Kevin James and Salma Hayek). Read on to find out what's appropriate for the whole family.

Parental Guidance: Warm Bodies and Hotel Transylvania (32 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Jan. 31 2013, 04:26 PM

We've got a spook-tacular pair of cinematic offerings this week: the teen zombie horror/comedy/romance Warm Bodies lurches into theaters, while the silly animated monster mash-up em>Hotel Transylvania hits DVD shelves. Read on to find out what's appropriate for the whole family.

Parental Guidance: Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (40 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Jan. 24 2013, 02:32 PM

This week in theaters, we've got a big screen fairy tale adaptation about a pair of vigilante witch killers. Now, we all know that much of the Grimm brothers' bibliography is filled with violent tales, but is Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters safe for the whole family? Read on to find out.

Parental Guidance: Taken 2 and Won't Back Down (8 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Jan. 17 2013, 04:11 PM

It's been a rough month for family-friendly theatrical releases, so once again we look to the DVD shelf, where we find an action sequel (Taken 2) and an education drama (Won't Back Down). Read on to find out what's appropriate for the whole family.

Parental Guidance: Horrid Henry: The Movie and Frankenweenie (7 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Jan. 10 2013, 04:33 AM

This week, the three big releases -- Gangster Squad, Zero Dark Thirty, and A Haunted House -- are all rated R, but there's a kiddie flick called Horrid Harry: The Movie in limited release. Plus, Tim Burton's stop-motion spook-tacular Frankenweenie is out on DVD. Read on to find out what's appropriate for the whole family.

Parental Guidance: Promised Land, The Impossible, and Looper (18 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Jan. 03 2013, 03:15 PM

With the holiday season officially behind us, we're relatively short on family-friendly viewing this week. In wide release is the eco-drama Promised Land starring Matt Damon and the family disaster thriller The Impossible starring Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor. And on DVD, we've got twisty time travel with Looper, starring Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt). Read on to find out what's appropriate for the whole family

Parental Guidance: Jack Reacher, The Guilt Trip, and Monsters, Inc. 3D (10 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Dec. 20 2012, 03:21 PM

Since it's the holiday season, there's a good chance you'll be watching movies with family members young and old. Fortunately, you've got plenty to choose from, including an action thriller (Jack Reacher), a road-trip comedy (The Guilt Trip), an animated classic (Monsters, Inc. 3D), and loads of new DVDs. Read on to find out what's appropriate for the whole family.

Parental Guidance: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Bourne Legacy, and Ice Age: Continental Drift (0 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Wednesday, Dec. 12 2012, 03:10 PM

This week in family viewing, we take a journey to Middle-earth with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. On DVD and Blu-ray, we've got the spy thriller The Bourne Legacy and the animated sequel Ice Age: Continental Drift. Read on to find out what's appropriate for the whole family.

Parental Guidance: Playing for Keeps and The Dark Knight Rises (18 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Friday, Dec. 07 2012, 01:07 PM

This week in new family films, we've got a sports flick, a superhero blockbuster, and a fantasy film. The week's lone wide release in theaters is Playing for Keeps, starring Gerard Butler as a desirable soccer coach. On DVD, we've got The Dark Knight Rises, starring Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader, and The Odd Life of Timothy Green, a modern fairy tale about a mysterious boy. Read on to find out what's appropriate for family viewing.

Parental Guidance: Men in Black III, ParaNorman, and Step Up Revolution (2 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Nov. 29 2012, 10:22 AM

Sorry, folks: if you?re looking for new family fare in theaters this week, you?re out of luck, as the two wide releases -- Killing Them Softly and The Collection -- aren?t safe for kids. However, the good news is that we?ve got some interesting DVD choices, including the sci-fi comedy Men in Black III and the animated horror parody ParaNorman. Without further ado, check out the best bets for family viewing this week!

Parental Guidance: Rise of the Guardians, Life of Pi, and Red Dawn (7 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Tuesday, Nov. 20 2012, 07:55 PM

Since Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, it follows that there are plenty of choices in the multiplex this weekend. For the little kids, there's Rise of the Guardians, featuring Santa and the Tooth Fairy. For older teens, there's the visually sweeping Life of Pi. For brothers and cousins who want an action fix, there's Red Dawn. And for home viewing, there's a sparkling new Blu-ray of one of the greatest Anime films ever. Without further ado, check out the best bets for family viewing this week!

Parental Guidance: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 and Brave (11 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Nov. 15 2012, 09:22 AM

This week is relatively slim pickings for family-friendly moviegoing. In theaters, we've got The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, the conclusion to the teen-centric vampire franchise; and on DVD we've got Brave, Pixar's animated ode to girl power. In addition, Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, which we profiled last week, opens in wide release. However, other noteworthy releases, including Anna Karenina (in limited release) and The Watch (on DVD) are rated R, so proceed with caution. Without further ado, check out the best bets for family viewing this week!

Parental Guidance: Skyfall, Lincoln, and New DVDs (13 comments)

by Tim Ryan on Friday, Nov. 09 2012, 12:03 PM

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Parental Guidance! Each week, we'll be bringing you the best bets for new movies in theater and on DVD and Blu-ray to help you make informed decisions about what films are appropriate for family viewing. This week, we've got Skyfall, the newest installment in the James Bond franchise, as well as Steven Speilberg's historical drama Lincoln and some brand new DVDs. Read on for more information!

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