Jerry Howell

See my review of the first "volume" of the series here:

http://rwlreviews.blogspot.com/2014/03/tv-show-set-review-good-luck-charlie.html

Also, here is my review for the single-disc, seven-episode DVD release, "Enjoy the Ride":

http://rwlreviews.blogspot.com/2013/07/dvd-review-good-luck-charlie-enjoy-ride.html

What a great show; well-made, entertaining, and all-around fun. For more, see my review of the first season here:

http://rwlreviews.blogspot.com/2014/03/season-set-review-h2o-just-add-water.html

I found the "first series" of Doctor Who to be quite enjoyable. For more, see my review:

http://rwlreviews.blogspot.com/2014/04/dvd-season-set-review-doctor-who.html

It's easy to see why this season is among the show's most beloved:

http://reading-rebel.blogspot.com/2017/09/tv-dvd-review-power-rangers-time-force.html

What a ride! I just finished the first season, and feel like I completed a year of school! For more, see the review:

http://rwlreviews.blogspot.com/2014/07/tv-dvd-review-once-upon-time-complete.html

I finally finished the first season! What did I think?:

http://reading-rebel.blogspot.com/2017/09/tv-dvd-review-librarians-season-one.html

One of the most iconic episodes of this show; cute, funny, and with a great moral. Clean, too.

"She's drooling, she's drooling, she's drooling down the river..."

Short, but cute, and with great animation.

I adore this series. Excellent animation, wonderful voice work, plenty of action, convoluted plots...all in all, a blast!

Content Concerns:
Sex: Mild crushing. 4/5
Nudity: None. 5/5
Language: Name-calling, at worst. 4/5
Violence: Fantasy action violence throughout, including an implied electrocution. 3/5
Drugs: None. 5/5
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Scary villains and scenes of peril. 3/5
Other: A bit of fantasy-type magic. 4/5

Another fun little whodunit...but, unfortunately, the last one on my four-episode DVD. It's been fun, though!

A fun and cute little whodunit.

Even the second time around, this series is a blast.

This was the last good version of "those meddling kids," and this first episode was a blast!

I had a blast with this adventure! Romance, action, suspense...everything you could want! Plus, the ending came out of nowhere; far be it from me to spoil it!

Despite the criticism he seems to get at times, I've always liked Superman; his earnest goodness and clean-cut image have always appealed to me. After watching this, I can see why some people will only accept Christopher Reeve in the role; he did an amazing job. This was one of the earliest superhero movies, and it stands the test of time very well; despite the dated special effects, the story, performances, and sets drew me in. It's a shame this franchise eventually got ruined; from what I've heard, though the sequel to this flick was great, the third and fourth outings were such garbage, Superman Returns completely ignored their existence. Unfortunately, even back in the '70's, movie makers felt the need to add some unnecessary bits; in this case, it was several profanities and occasional crude references. I can see why the extended edition--aka the version I watched--was "PG-13" by modern standards. Still, those only slightly detract from what continues to be considered a true classic...and likely will be for many years to come.

The last of the four Gospels comes to life!:

http://reading-rebel.blogspot.com/2017/11/movie-review-gospel-of-john-2014.html

One of the most iconic episodes of this show, this one has many a cute and funny moment.

Easily one of the most influential pieces of entertainment ever created, this first Star Wars flick still stands the test of time. Not only did it change the face of cinema forever, but the franchise had a personal impact on me as well. If only the recent "sequels" measured up to this film's legacy...

Synopsis: Liv is ready to film Space Werewolves! There's only one problem: During an on-set interview, she blurts out that she can do all her own stunts! Will she be able to stay true to her word? Also, Maddie is down in the dumps after getting injured during a championship basketball game.

The Good: Cute, funny, likable...what's not to love about this show? An appearance by the now-late Garry Marshall (Mork & Mindy, The Princess Diaries) made this even better.

The Bad: Nothing, really.

Content Concerns:
Sex: Crushing and flirting.
Nudity: A girl in a short skirt.
Language: None.
Violence: Mild action on the movie set.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Scenes of peril and emotional intensity.

Again, I'm short on time today, so, I'll be brief: This was a fun episode; I really enjoyed it, even the second time around.

(Along with the usual content concern--emotional intensity--the music video at the beginning features a scary monster.)

Synopsis: Austin, Ally, Dez, and Trish are invited to Jimmy Starr's big Halloween party! Austin and Ally write a song that Austin is supposed to perform with Taylor Swift...only for Taylor to get injured in a ghost-hunting mishap! Who will perform Austin's new song?

The Good: Halloween episodes aren't usually my thing, but this was fun and entertaining; I hadn't watched this show in a while, and had kind of missed it.

The Bad: Nothing, really.

Content Concerns:
Sex: Crushing.
Nudity: Ally wears a slightly short skirt.
Language: Name-calling, at worst.
Violence: Comedic pratfalls and slapstick.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: A scene with a ghost that turns out to be a gag; emotional intensity.

It's the greatest story ever told!:

http://reading-rebel.blogspot.com/2017/10/movie-review-gospel-of-mark.html

This second season is off to a fabulous start.

Synopsis: During gym class, Lizzie discovers that she has a natural talent for rhythmic gymnastics! She and her friends think it's the lamest thing ever, but, Lizzie decides to go ahead and represent the school in a regional competition. When her nemesis Kate attempts to sabotage her performance, will Lizzie emerge victorious?

The Good: This early episode is just as fun and cute as the other ones I've seen lately. Lizzie and her friends are likable, Kate is utterly despicable, and there's plenty of humor to go around. What's not to like?

The Bad: Nothing, really.

Content Concerns:
Sex: A girl uses her feminine wiles to get a guy to do what she wants.
Nudity: A girl in an outfit that shows some slight midriff.
Language: Name-calling.
Violence: Comedic pratfalls.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: None.

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.