Synopsis: Lizzie is happy to be sans parents for an overnight school field trip...only to discover that her mother is the girls' chaperone! When the girls have to dig up earthworms due to the boys' shenanigans, Lizzie wants to retaliate...and her mom lets her! When the teacher discovers what the girls have done, will they be in for serious trouble?
The Good: This show is a longtime favorite of mine, and this episode is a great one. Cute and funny, and with a great moral, what's not to like?
The Bad: Nothing to really complain about.
Content Concerns:
Sex: None.
Nudity: Occasional midriff.
Language: Name-calling.
Violence: The guys attack the girls with water guns; the girls retaliate with a prank of their own.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: None.
Other: Some may take issue with the girls retaliating against the guys and not getting into any trouble.
A bit edgy for a Disney Channel show, but still fun and entertaining.
Content Concerns: Talk of a girl stuffing her bra; scenes of bullying.
Hilarious and fun. What more could you want?
Content Concerns:
Sex: Kissing. 4/5
Nudity: Woman seen in towel; guy seen walking out of the shower from the waist up. 4/5
Language: Nothing worse than one or two uses of "gosh". 4/5
Violence: Comedic pratfalls. 4/5
Drugs: ALF drinks a beer, and invites a kid to do so; the kid doesn't, and both ALF and the kid are reprimanded by the mother of the family. 4/5
Frightening/Intense Scenes: A bit of emotional intensity. 4/5
Other: ALF burps. 4/5
Score: 4.5/5
One of Big Idea's earlier productions, Josh and the Big Wall retells the story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho. As usual, the makers have fun with the story ("How are we clapping?" "I have no idea!") and there's the usual dashes of humor and fun. The Silly Song in this episode is "The Song of the Cebü," which is definitely among the funniest VeggieTales tunes. More than that, this story illustrates how important following God's commands is...even when His instructions don't seem to make sense. Fighting our human nature is tough; I've been a Christian since 2003, and still struggle with it. It's not enough to just know what God says, though that is important; we have to act on it. Despite its age, this 1997 release stands the test of time, and will likely be entertaining to kids and parents alike; I had fun with it, even though I'd seen it at least once already.
Widely considered to be the best of the prequels--though, according to popular opinion, that's not saying much--Revenge of the Sith brings the action and drama as we see how one-time amazingly powerful Jedi Anakin Skywalker becomes the evil cyborg Darth Vader. A commanding story, insane lightsaber duels, appropriately heartbreaking scenes, a forbidden romance...this one has it all.
As good as it was, I did have one complaint: After the final lightsaber duel, the movie really drags. It spent too much time alternating between stories, and felt like it was just added for the sake of length. If they ever remake this saga, I hope they'll give us a more summed-up epilogue next time around.
Me and this movie have an interesting history. When it came out in theaters, I had friends who were chomping at the bit to see it, but I didn't want to because I thought it was graphically violent due to some Star Wars video games having a "T" rating. (Ironically, when I became a big fan of the franchise, those guys didn't care for it anymore; they said they "grew out" of it.) I did actually see it around Easter of 2000 at a family members house, and I had fun with it. My mom bought me a shirt that had to do with the movie, but didn't want me to have one with Darth Maul on it, because she felt he looked too much like the devil. (Looking back, I can see how such an image would have been perceived by some of my friends and family, especially those who were elderly.) This film was my introduction to the Star Wars franchise; though I had played games and read books about it prior to seeing this, I didn't really understand them.
So, maybe I'm biased, but I enjoyed this movie. Even though the acting wasn't the best, the scope is appropriately epic, and it sets the stage for later events that are even more tumultuous, such as Anakin's turn to the Dark Side. Like a lot of media, I can see why some people don't care for this or the prequels in general...but I still liked it, even this time around. It may not be perfect, but it's light years ahead of the shark jump that was The Last Jedi.
I'm short on time yet again today, so, I'll just be brief: This season is really getting intense; I can't help but wonder how they'll make it out of this predicament.
(The content concerns are the usual: scary villain, emotional intensity, fantasy action violence throughout, crushing and flirting, etc.)
It's getting late, so, let me be brief: This was yet another exciting episode; I can't wait to see how the story progresses!
(The content concerns are largely the same as usual: fantasy action violence throughout, scary villains, scenes of peril, emotional intensity, crushing and flirting, etc.)
I'm short on time again today, so, I'll be brief: This was an action-packed blast! Can't wait to see what happens next!
(The content concerns are the usual: fantasy action violence throughout, scary villain, emotional intensity, etc.)
Synopsis: It's Toby's first Christmas, and things around the Duncan house are crazy! Bob's mother comes to visit, much to Amy's chagrin. Teddy and Spencer take Charlie to visit Santa, which leads to Teddy ending up in prison! Bob doesn't know what to get Amy, so, he enlists the help of his two sons, who cook up a plan that can't miss...or can it?
The Good: I love Christmas stories and Disney Channel series. Put them together, and you've got a winning recipe.
The Bad: Nothing at all!
Content Concerns:
Sex: None.
Nudity: Slight cleavage, at worst.
Language: Nothing worse than "gosh".
Violence: Comedic pratfalls.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Emotional intensity at times.
Synopsis: Maddie and Diggie are officially an item...but, they don't want anyone else to know. When Liv's friend and fellow actress South comes to visit, she can't stop flirting with Diggie! Will Maddie ever go public with their relationship? Meanwhile, Karen attends Pete's high school reunion, only to discover his old flame is positively gorgeous, and Joey and Artie are on a quest for a legendary item.
The Good: As usual, this was cute and funny.
The Bad: Nothing, really.
Content Concerns:
Sex: Flirting, at worst.
Nudity: Slight cleavage.
Language: Name-calling, at worst.
Violence: Comedic pratfalls.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Emotional intensity.
Fun and cute; this series is always so darling, it makes me smile!
This was really fun, especially the appearances by Laura Marano (Austin & Ally) and Kel Mitchell (All That)!
Great fun, with an excellent performance by Austin Moon!
Even the second time around, this episode is a blast!
This series is always a blast.
Good, clean Christian comedy. The only complaints I have is that this recording is a bit short--a mere forty minutes--and there was a bit of repetition. If you can forgive that, this is great fun.
Short, cute, and funny, as usual for this series.
Content Concerns: Cartoon slapstick and emotional intensity.
Cute and funny, though the humor may not be for everyone, as you'll see below.
Content Concerns:
Sex: Flirting and crushes; a picture of a guy is mistaken for that of a girl. 4/5
Nudity: Off-the-shoulder dresses. 4/5
Language: None. 5/5
Violence: Comedic pratfalls. 4/5
Drugs: None. 5/5
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Emotional intensity at times. 4/5
Other: A woman throws up; the episode pokes fun at homeschooling. 3/5
As always, this was a blast, especially the dodgeball battle!
Content Concerns:
Sex: Mildly crude remarks made by elderly people. 4/5
Nudity: None. 5/5
Language: Name-calling. 4/5
Violence: Comedic pratfalls; a game of dodgeball. 4/5
Drugs: None. 5/5
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Slight emotional intensity. 4/5
As usual, this was cute and funny. The best part was PJ and his barber, Syd, who shares a name with a beloved former barber of mine.
Content Concerns:
Sex: Flirting and crushes. 4/5
Nudity: Woman in off-the-shoulder outfit. 4/5
Language: Name-calling. 4/5
Violence: Comedic pratfalls. 4/5
Drugs: None. 5/5
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Slight emotional intensity. 4/5
I adore this series, and episodes like this are why.
Funny and cute. I adore this series.
Fun and cute, as usual. They don't make them like this anymore!
Content Concerns:
Sex: A silly attempt at seduction. 4/5
Nudity: None. 5/5
Language: None. 5/5
Violence: Comedic pratfalls and cartoon slapstick, including two silly references to suicide. 3/5
Drugs: None. 5/5
Frightening/Intense Scenes: The references to suicide. 4/5
Other: Minor gross humor. 4/5
Cute and funny; I adore this series.
Content Concerns:
Sex: None. 5/5
Nudity: None. 5/5
Language: None. 5/5
Violence: A comedic pratfall or two. 4/5
Drugs: None. 5/5
Frightening/Intense Scenes: A scene or two of emotional intensity. 4/5
As usual, this was cute and hilarious.
Just as fun the second time around.
Dove Cameron is awesome as both Liv and Maddie! Such a treat!
A fabulous start to the series. Cute, hilarious, sweet...everything I look for in a sitcom.
Riley Matthews is growing up, big time...
