Monthly Archives: August 2010

Wo Ai Ni Mommy, Tuesday, Aug. 31

For reasons we won’t get into here, all I can do today is feature this programming note on Wo Ai Ni, Mommy,  a film being aired by PBS POV series tonight, check your local listings for times. Wo Ai Ni … Continue reading

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Emmys Wrap Up – Well, It’s Usually Family-Friendly, Monday, Aug. 30

As an awards show, I’ll say that last night’s broadcast of the 62nd Annual Emmy Awards was okay.  It has some fun moments, but by and large, it wasn’t the most interesting presentation we’ve seen. On the plus side, the … Continue reading

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Beyond Survival. At Last. Friday, Aug. 27

(Note – I’m posting this even though it’s late for those of you who will find it after the premiere has aired tonight because the show is that good.  Also, it’s cable, so it should repeat sometime this week) BEYOND … Continue reading

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Frontline: Law and Disorder, Wednesday, Aug. 25

FRONTLINE: LAW AND DISORDER Friendly Rating: Teens and older. Safety Rating: Some repeated pictures of shooting victims, including one corpse. Quality Rating: Overall, pretty good. Airing on PBS tonight, check your local listings for times. Consider this an exercise in … Continue reading

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Slow Night Tonight, Tuesday, Aug. 24

I’m sure there’s something on amongst your regular line-up of shows.  Or maybe not. So why not take a family walk together?  Take a soccer ball to the park and kick it around a while.  Make up a new game. … Continue reading

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