Monday, September 22, 2008

Media Central


This area is to keep you up to date on the music, movies, television, and video games your children are into. Because there is so much media though I cannot keep up with it. Thankfully there are two sites that do a wonderful job; Plugged In Online and Al Menconi Ministries. I've placed both links below. Simply click and search for the desired media your looking to find out about. Plugged In Online is more thorough in the sense that they have info on just about every title whether music or movies. They also show all the new releases in each media category, which will allow you to stay up on teen culture

I've also place a link to a great online Christian Music Station and to our Decision Blog Music Section. I love the Blast.FM. It's got the best new stuff out. Our Decision blog will have the websites linked to the artist so you can check them out.

Any questions let me know. When new media comes out that really catches my attention I will post on it.

Plugged In Online

Al Menconi Ministries

The Blast.FM - Great Christian music online
Find this station on iTunes under radio, religious section

Christian Music (Decision Blog)



Monday, September 15, 2008

On The Big Screen


This area is to keep you updated on what film makers are presenting your children. Below is a list of movies recommended by Plugged In Online. These are movies they found suitable for families. This is not an exhaustive list though. There are many more out there. I will add to the list as I come across more wholesome movies.

For reviews on current and past movies please click the link above the Recommended movies. Rather than me try to review the thousands of movies, many of them already have been on Plugged In Online. I encourage you to check the reviews of the movies you'll be letting your children watch. I also encourage you to watch the movie before you let them watch it. This will allow you to see if the review is accurate. Some movies, though under a heavier rating, have proactive themes and deal with issues you may want to talk to your child about. Others are just worthless. So be cautious and always take interest in what your child is watching. Any questions please contact me (Andy
)

Current and Past Movies (Plugged In Online)

Recommended by Plugged In Online:
Anna and the King PG-13
Apollo 13 - No Review, but recommended
Ben-Hur G
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius PG
Chariots of Fire PG
The Count of Monte Cristo PG-13
The Day After Tomorrow PG-13
Ever After PG
Finding Neverland PG
Fly Away Home PG
Galaxy Quest PG
Hoosiers PG
The Incredibles PG
It's A Wonderful Life NR
A Knights Tale PG-13
Life Is Beautiful PG-13
Little Women PG
The Lord of the Rings PG-13
The Mission PG
Mr. Hollands Opus PG
My Dog Skip PG
October Sky PG
The Princess Bride - No Review but Recommended
The Quiz Show PG-13
Remember the Titans PG
Rocky - No Review, but who needs one - It's a great movie
The Rookie G
Searching For Bobby Fischer PG
Second Hand Lions PG
Selena PG
Sense and Sensibility PG
Signs PG-13
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow PG
Spellbound G
Spiderman PG-13
The Spiderwick Chronicles PG
That Thing You Do PG
To Kill A Mockingbird NR
The Truman Show PG
Tuck Everlasting PG
Unbreakable PG-13
A Walk To Remember PG




Thursday, September 11, 2008

On The Tube


This area is to keep you updated on what your children are watching. Below are a list of current TV programs. They are placed under objectionable and OK based on reviews from Plugged In Online. After reading a review I encourage you to watch the program, so you can see for yourself if the review is accurate. Some programs though under objectionable have proactive themes and deal with issues you may want to talk to your child about. Others are just worthless.

Any questions please contact me (Andy)

Objectionable

Army Wives
Dexter
Eli Stone
Family Guy
Greek
House
Mad Men
MTV
The Return Of Jezebel James
The Secret Life of an American Teenager
Without a Trace
Wizards of Waverly Place





OK

Camp Rock