Articles written by Christine Pollock
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Only In America With Larry The Cable Guy: Volume 2
Larry continues his offbeat journey through America in 11 episodes. He meets offbeat characters ont he journey and uncovers interesting historical facts.
Apr 13, 2012
- Christine Pollock
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If I Sang a Silly Song...A DVD Review
The VeggieTale gang has entertained families with several decades of great moral lessons, stories from the Holy Bible. This DVD highlights its silly songs.
Mar 19, 2012
- Christine Pollock
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Tooth Fairy 2 - A DVD Review
Destroying a child's belief in the tooth fairy isn't the way to win a childcare-provider's heart. Larry can right the wrong when he becomes a tooth fairy.
Feb 21, 2012
- Christine Pollock
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Vietnam in HD - A DVD Review
Personal accounts, home videos and newscasts merge to bring a viewer a timeline of the Vietnam war. It shows events from home and overseas.
Jan 31, 2012
- Christine Pollock
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Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Special DVD Review
We love the Christmas classics, and it's nice to have some fresh films during the holiday season. Still, there are parts of the film that aren't great.
Dec 27, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Holiday Wishes - A DVD Review
When two girls switch places after wishing on a Christmas star, one family receives an important lesson about love and its true meaning.
Nov 26, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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PBS LearningMedia™-Core Curriculum Made Fun And Easily Accessible
Homeschoolers and in-school educators have a wealth of resources at their fingertips with the fabulous, interactive, free PBS LearningMedia™ options.
Oct 23, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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The Trip DVD Review A Comedy About Restaurant Reviews in Europe
Steve invites his friend to travel with him to fine restaurants across the English countryside while on assignment for a newspaper.
Oct 12, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Zookeeper DVD Review - Another Funny Film With Talking Animals
Who am I? It's a question most can relate to, and zookeeper Griffin Keyes is trying to figure it out. Kids who viewed this enjoyed the story and laughs.
Oct 12, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Mike Nawrocki Talks About The Little Drummer Boy And VeggieTales
Co-creator of VeggieTales and voice of Larry the Cucumber, Mike talks about the Veggie Tales journey and their Christmas DVD based on a classic story.
Oct 12, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Supernatural: The Complete Sixth Season DVD Review
Torn between family life and hunting, Dean has tough choices to make. Supernatural comes back for a new season with a twist. Sam's back, but he's different.
Oct 9, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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PBS KIDS Celebrates Halloween With Slightly Scary Science Stories
From spiders to skeletons, PBS KIDS highlights fun aspects of Halloween while using science to explain how things kids might be scared of actually benefit.
Oct 8, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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The Dog Who Saved Halloween Interview With Actor Mayim Bialik
Mayim Bialik loves doing voiceovers, and she finds it especially fun when her character isn't human. In The Dog Who Saved Halloween, she voices Medusa.
Sep 23, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Managing Menopause Naturally What Every Woman Needs to Know DVD
This film review focuses on interesting, educational information that demonstrates how women can face menopause without fear of discomfort or old age.
Sep 23, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Lourdes DVD Review - Quadriplegic on a Pilgrimage to the Pyrenees
Some believe in faith healing, others live in hope that it is real. What happens when a miracle occurs to one with little faith?
Sep 13, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Hanna - A DVD Review of the Film Directed by Joe Wright
Action, a thriller story, and art merge together in the tale of young Hanna, a 16-year-old girl raised to become an assassin.
Sep 5, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Cars 2 World Grand Prix Read and Race App Review
How do you say "race track" in multiple languages? Learn that answer when play with the Cars 2 World Grand Prix Read and Race app with your child.
Aug 31, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur - a Dinosaur DVD Review
Jinkies! A spa-cation isn't so relaxing when ghostly dinosaurs appear. Don't worry, Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and the teenage gang are on the case.
Aug 30, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Sympathy for Delicious - A DVD Review
What do faith healing and rock-and-roll have in common? Find out when you watch the thought-provoking Sympathy for Delicious from Maya Entertainment.
Aug 29, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Pom Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold - Review
Product placement in films can be good or bad. Discover the inner workings of product placement in film creation in this brilliantly produced film.
Aug 25, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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The Greening of Southie - A DVD Review of Boston's Green Building
This interesting film shows the journey as builders go for the gold by going green in Boston. Viewers see the pros and cons of the environmental movement.
Aug 24, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Covariance - A Review of the Short Film From Dawn Westlake
When your life revolves around the racetrack, the ride extends far beyond the race itself.
Aug 24, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Veggie Tales Books: Journals and Values to Grow By
Preview Veggie Tales books before sharing them with your children, or you won't be able to get through the story without laughing out loud repetitively.
Aug 18, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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How PBS KIDS! Keeps on the Cutting Edge of Technology
With funding cuts and economic woes, it's not easy staying on top. Thanks to special grants, PBS continues to provide stellar children's programming.
Aug 10, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Veggie Tales: Princess and the Pop Star-A Story of Trading Places
"God made you special, and He loves you very much." With all the Veggie Tales titles on the market, this one drives this point home in a most engaging way.
Aug 9, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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The Jane Eyre DVD and an Interview With Cary Joji Fukunaga
There is something about this version of "Jane Eyre" that's different. For one thing, I actually enjoyed the story for the first time in my life.
Aug 8, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Chuggington: It's Training Time - A Great DVD for Train-Lovers
Learn what it takes to ride the rails with this preschool DVD. Learning is a fun task when you've got the super-cool Chuggington gang teaching you.
Aug 1, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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"Soul Surfer" on DVD & an Interview With Surfer Bethany Hamilton
It takes someone pretty incredible to survive a shark attack, lose a limb, then become a professional surfer. This is Bethany Hamilton.
Jul 27, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Outside the Law-Fight For Algerian Independence in World History
In this DVD, three Algerian brothers face oppression in their own unique ways as they fight France for Algerian independence during the 1950s.
Jul 27, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Omnibus: American Profiles-DVD Review of Timeless Magazine Series
From 1952 through 1961, a TV series hosted by Alistair Cook brought the arts and humanities to fascinated Americans, and now it's available on DVD.
Jul 26, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Celebrate the Arts With the Young Artists Collection's 3-DVD Set
From "Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin" to "Giraffe's Can't Dance," celebrate the beauty of music, poetry, literature, & art with your child in this handy DVD set.
Jul 25, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Alternate Realities and Science Fiction - A Review of Source Code
If your idea of a great action thriller film involves twists of the brain rather than blood, guts, and gore, then this is the film for you.
Jul 24, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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A DVD Review for the Family Film, Rio
Full of light, color, and song, Rio is an entertaining film for bird-loving families. It also educates on the serious issue of animal smuggling.
Jul 11, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules - A DVD Review
Funny, poignant, and pretty close to reality, this family-friendly DVD is one middle schoolers will most likely relate to. It's great for tweens and up.
Jun 21, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Pretty Little Liars: The Complete First Season DVD Review
Cute shoes and a good mystery. What more could you want? Based on the popular book series by Sara Shepard, here's a tween/teen drama even parents will enjoy
Jun 7, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Veggie Tales: Live! Sing Yourself Silly - A DVD Review
The show continues to go on as Bob and Larry take to the stage in this performance from their live tour. Kids can sing along as they learn about sharing.
May 27, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Broken Hill - A Movie Review About a Musical Boy From Australia
"The music is already there. Just pay attention...you'll find it." Broken Hill doesn't just show how to appreciate music. It shows how to create it.
May 22, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Celebrate Asia & Asian Pacific Heritage Month With Family Films
Whether you have a toddler or a teen, there are great films out there that celebrate Asian culture and heritage. Hear stories and view the beauty of Asia.
Apr 26, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Online Music Games and Spanish Shows for Children on PBS KIDS GO!
With these online experiences, kids learn musical concepts and pick up a new language through immersive learning.
Apr 25, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Sword of Darrow - A Book For Fantasy Lovers and Dyslexic Readers
Can you be a hero when you can't even read? You can in "The Sword of Darrow," a fantasy novel written by a dyslexic boy and his father.
Apr 20, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Jack Black in Gulliver's Travels - A DVD Review
While this film isn't worth shelling out the big bucks in the movie theater, the DVD is worth watching for an enjoyable few hours of family viewing.
Apr 10, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Wild Kratts Celebrate Earth Day on PBS KIDS! - Episodes Review
Help young children develop a respect for nature by joining Chris and Martin Kratt as they watch ordinary animals do extraordinary things this Earth Day.
Apr 10, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Films for the Deliverance Holidays - Purim and Easter
Passover, Purim, and Easter highlight great stories of deliverance in the Holy Bible - stories so wonderful that they are still celebrated today.
Apr 10, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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PBS Kids and Earth Day Celebrations for Preschoolers
Celebrate Earth Day with PBS as PBS KIDS! hosts the annual "Share the Earth" celebration by highlighting eco-educational programming for preschoolers.
Apr 9, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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PBS Kids and Earth Day Celebrations for Emergent Readers
PBS KIDS! is once again honoring Earth Day with stellar programming as it hosts is sixth annual "Share the Earth" celebration with classic and new episodes.
Apr 9, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Life Unexpected: The Complete First and Second Seasons DVD Review
Warning! This series is completely addictive. Appealing to older teens and adults, it's a great discussion starter for real-life issues many teens face.
Apr 8, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Review
Humor and stellar visuals, music, and acting bring the C.S. Lewis novel to life. Sort of. It's not exactly the original, but it's still a great family film.
Apr 8, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown – A DVD Review
Good grief! Still true to the comic, Charlie Brown is back. Lovers of the original series celebrate the fact that the Peanuts gang hasn't lost its charm.
Apr 3, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Preschool DVDs That Encourage Early Childhood Education and Play
Get kids up on their feet, inspired from DVDs they watch. Early childhood education can get a boost with Barney and Friends and Thomas the Tank Engine.
Apr 3, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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Debbie and Friends, Story Songs & Sing Alongs - A DVD Review
From Cinderella to Simon Says, Debbie and her friends bring stories and games to life through delightful sound, getting kids up on their feet playing along
Mar 28, 2011
- Christine Pollock
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