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This Week's Guide to the Movies with ratings and trailers, or synopses

This Week's Guide to the Movies, "Popcorn" by Petr Kratochvil
                 "Popcorn" by Petr Kratochvil

Time to get ready for the weekend with information for parents and caregivers on this week’s crop of films that begin opening on wide release, starting October 16, 2009, which includes ratings and trailers, or when appropriate summaries, outlines, overview or synopses (just click on titles to view.)

As always, you are the single best judge for determining your child’s choice of entertainment.

Opening October 16, 2009 – Black Dynamite – R, because of the film’s sexuality/nudity and language issues along with some violence and drug content. Overview as trailer deemed suitable only for appropriate audiences.

Opening October 16, 2009, - Law Abiding Citizen– R, because of the movie’s strong bloody brutal violence and torture, along with a scene of rape, and pervasive language issues. Synopsis as trailer deemed suitable only for appropriate audiences.

Opening October 16, 2009 –New York, I Love You– R, because of language issues and sexual content. Synopsis as trailer deemed suitable only for appropriate audiences.

Opening October 16, 2009 – The Stepfather–PG-13, because of intense sequences of violence and disturbing images, also the film’s mature thematic material and brief sensuality. Overview as trailer deemed suitable only for appropriate audiences.

Opening October 16, 2009 – Where the Wild Things Are–PG because of mild thematic elements of the film along with some adventure action and brief language issue.

For information on movies that opened starting the week of October 9, 2009, which included: Bronson; The Couples Retreat; The Damned United; An Education; Free Style and Good Hair, click on the following link.

This Week’s Guide to the Movies with ratings and trailers

For information on movies that opened starting the week of September 9 to October 2, 2009, click on the following link:

This Week’s Guide to the Movies with ratings and trailers

For information on movies that opened starting the week of July 29 to September 4, 2009, click on the following link:

This Week’s Guide to the Movies with ratings and trailers

For information on movies that opened starting the week of May 21, 2009 to July 24, 2009, click on the following link:

This Week’s Guide to the Movies with ratings and trailers

G GENERAL AUDIENCES (All Ages Admitted) PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED (Some Material May Not Be Suitable for Children) PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED (Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13) R RESTRICTED (Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian) NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED – As determined by the Rating Board/Motion Picture Association of America

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Paula Slade has written for radio, television, newspapers and magazines. She enjoys reporting on children's entertainment that makes a positive difference. She is a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists; Screen Actor's Guild; Actor's Equity and has served as signatory...

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