The Muppets Take on “The Hunger Games”

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 10:56 pm

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The B-Word on Television

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:59 pm

Two new television series feature the word for a female dog in their titles. “GCB” is a Dallas-based series based on a book called Good Christian Bitches. Don’t Trust the B– in Apartment 23 stars Krysten Ritter as a New York mean girl. Both shows originally spelled out the word in their titles. Both shows feature trashy behavior and raunchy humor. “GCB” begins with the lead character’s husband being killed in a car crash as his mistress is performing a sex act and the church-going characters are portrayed as scheming hypocrites. There is more to object to in these shows, but as in my last commentary about the continued coarsening of language on prime time broadcast television, this is another example of especially ugly and misogynistic word choices (or suggested word choices) and I am sorry to see it.

Tribute: Disney Songwriter Robert Sherman

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:33 pm

We mourn the passing of Robert Sherman, who, with his brother Richard, wrote some of Disney’s most unforgettable songs, including the Oscar-winning “Mary Poppins” soundtrack and the “It’s a Small World”and “Tiki Room” songs from the theme park attractions. The rocky relationship of the brothers is the subject of a documentary, The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story, made by their sons in part as an (unsuccessful) effort to get them to reconcile.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gifHXxE3vkc

This song was said to be Walt Disney’s favorite. May his memory be a blessing.

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Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:00 am

B+

Lowest Recommended Age:	All Ages
MPAA Rating:	NR
Profanity:	None
Alcohol/ Drugs:	None
Violence/ Scariness:	None
Diversity Issues:	None
Date Released to Theaters:	March 5, 2012
Date Released to DVD:	March 6, 2012
Amazon.com ASIN:	B006JN87QG

The latest from Veggie Tales is the delightful and heartwarming Robin Good & His Not So Merry Men. Larry the Cucumber stars as Robin Good, a fearless man who roves the town of Bethlingham with his band of merry men to help people by fundraising from the one percent and giving to the poor. But when a greedy Prince starts stealing the townspeople’s hams, donations are down and Robin’s friends take off and decide to give robbing from the rich a try. Feeling rejected, Robin thinks things can’t get any worse, until he finds out that the ham-hoarding Prince has also captured his friends. Can Robin overcome his own hurt, rescue his friends and restore the townspeople’s hope?

Once again, Veggie Tales combines wit, heart, and gentle but illuminating lessons that help families talk about issues like loyalty, kindness, and hearing the still, small voice within that knows what’s right.

I have a copy to give away! Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with “Robin” in the subject line and don’t forget your address! (US addresses only, please.) I’ll pick a winner at random on Friday, March 9.

Smile of the Week: Sophia Grace and Rosie Have Tea With Taylor Swift

Posted on March 5, 2012 at 3:48 pm

Sophia Grace and Rosie are English cousins whose cover of a Nicki Minaj song made them an international viral video sensation. Their sweetness and charm brought them to the Ellen show and she had the inspired idea to create a new segment: “Tea with Sophia Grace and Rosie” and their first guest is Taylor Swift, clearly having a blast. Thanks to Sophia Grace and Rosie for reminding us that tiaras and princess dresses — and glitter — always make things better.

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