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  Welcome to Good Morning Canada Viewers

If you want to see the Grading the Movies staff in action, check us out on Parent Previews, our first national weekly broadcast during CTV's Good Morning Canada on Saturdays and Sundays. Each week we'll offer parents some great ideas to make watching summer movies more fun and educational. Check your local listings to find out when Good Morning Canada is running in your Canadian area!

  The Puppets Have Been Let Loose!

If you enjoyed the 1960s British television series featuring marionettes who used amazing vehicles to save the world, then you're likely going to love the Thunderbirds. Featuring real human actors in place of the puppets, these guys are ready to GO... especially now that their strings have been cut.

  Should You Visit The Village?

Director M. Night Shyamalan is back with his usual selection of cinematic creepies: Eerie sounds, ghostly reflections, and trademarked twists in The Village. But while he plants fear in your mind as opposed to using on-screen violence, this master of suspense may be too intense for most children.

  When Politics Go Wrong...

No, it isn't a Michael Moore documentary... but this 1962 classic, The Manchurian Candidate, could spark an interesting discussion about our abilities to keep control of our actions. It also our Family Movie Night pick as an alternative to the film of the same name playing in theaters. NOTE: Although this is a family movie night selection, we recommend the film for ages 16 and over.

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  Bourne is Back

Jason Bourne is the black-ops super-spy who can't be stopped... and that likely applies to the box office as well. Check our review of The Bourne Supremacy for complete details.

  Meee-OW! Clawing Her Way to the Top

Here kitty-kitty. Uh... on second thought, this is one feline you may want to leave out for the night. Halle Barry plays the latest superhero with claws in Catwoman, opening at a scratching post near you.

  A Classic Cat That's Worth Catching

He's a thief with a reputation and a slick nickname: "The Cat." That makes Cary Grant's To Catch A Thief a perfect Family Movie Night alternative to the more violent fur-fest currently playing in theaters. Also look for Grace Kelly in this classic film.

  Will Cinderella Get It Right This Time?

We can't count how many times the Cinderella Story has been made into a movie, but the good news is that while the story isn't unique, this one's likely something you can take the kids to see.

  Smith vs. Robots

It's summertime, and two things are certain: A sunburn is on the way and Will Smith is coming to a theater near you. This year, the sci-fi star is looking for a killer robot in I, Robot.

  Anchorman Doesn't Bring Good News for Family Viewing

If you're privy to the inside workings of television news, you may find some humor in Anchorman. However, for the rest of the world, this movie will be an unlikely choice for family viewing.

  A Knight with the King

Perhaps the most famous of all legends, this film version of King Arthur strips the myth from the man-- and most of Guinevere’s costume too! Kerry’s review offers a revealing look at the content of this epic production.

  Are Your Spidey Senses Tingling?

The human arachnid is back in theatres! Before you get caught in his web, make sure Spider-Man 2 isn’t too creepy-crawly for your family.

  School’s Out for Summer

During their free time, a group of girls engage in a contest to win a more popular position for next year’s term. Under the guise of a Sleepover, the partygoers try some stunts that might have you warning: “Don’t try this at home.”

If that premise has you looking for some other alternatives, check out the chums who use their summer vacation to run The Babysitter’s Club.

Family Movie Reviews
Be confident you won't be embarrassed or offended the next time you take your family to the movies with our topical family movie reviews of G, PG, and PG-13 films. We tell you what themes to expect, along with our evaluations of violence, sex, language, and drug and alcohol content when you don't have time to screen it yourself. And we don't forget to mention whether we think the film is entertaining or simply a waste of your time (and money). Our family movie reviews for parents are read worldwide, proving that we are your complete family movie guide.

Family Video Reviews
Your local video outlet provides an amazing selection of titles to enjoy with your family -- along with many you will want to avoid. Our family video reviews always provide parents with the most current titles, and inform you of changes that may be made to a movie when it releases on video. Sometimes scenes depicting additional violence or sex may be added, especially with the new DVD format, making this your best family video review site on the 'net.

Family Music Reviews
While we work on making our movie and video sections even better, our music reviews have been temporarily paused. But if you're wondering what your children are listening to when they are "plugged in", our music review site for parents provides many popular reviews for you to check out. This family music guide provides parents with music reviews that will quickly inform them on the content of music releases. It's the place to look for family music reviews, and we hope to have more in the future..

Family Game Reviews
Our video game reviews have been disconnected for a short while, but still check our video game review site that provides parents with videogame reviews that speak their language. Concerned about video game violence? Violence in videogames is something we take seriously. Make us your family video game guide, and we'll keep you informed, and hope to add more reviews in the future.

The BIG Picture
We want to tell you everything that's happening in media -- both good and bad -- that may affect your family. The BIG Picture is our special magazine section that offers articles of interest to parents on everything from details on film classifications and ratings, to issues regarding violence in video games and music. You will also find holiday movie lists for special occasions to help you plan a party or other fun evening. If you have a question, you can submit it to us, and we may answer it in The BIG Picture or in our Letters section.

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