Monthly Archives: December 2011

Hey, gang – Maybe I’m just feeling the holiday fervor and getting a little antsy for my vacation (yes, I’m taking one this year). And, frankly, not that much on this week (like that’s a surprise). Tuesday night, (Dec. 27), … Continue reading →

WAIT WAIT… DON’T TELL ME! A ROYAL PAIN IN THE NEWS Friendly Rating: Older, more serious kids and adults Safety Rating: Some mild salaciousness, but given the topic…. Quality Rating: Exceedingly funny Special airs on BBC America tonight at 8 … Continue reading →

PREP & LANDING AND PREP & LANDING NAUGHTY VS. NICE One good thing about modern Christmas specials is that they have found a way to avoid the gooey sentimentality that has pervaded some shows while still preserving the goodness and … Continue reading →

A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH MARTINA McBRIDE This is a programming note for the 13th annual version of this holiday weepy-fest. It is a cool concert show that celebrates adoption, hence the need for the tissues. It’s also one … Continue reading →

DECK THE HALLS Friendly Rating: Elementary age and older Safety Rating: No blood, some butt kicking, guns pulled, but no shots and some mildly randy comments Quality Rating: For all its failings, it’s still kinda fun Movie from TNT’s Mystery … Continue reading →