Media Matters

Two items in this post:

The movie "Hoodwinked" is pretty good. The plot has enough depth to make it bearable, and even interesting in places, for adults, and fast paced enough for kids. At a little less than 90 minutes long, it's a good way to pass a cold or rainy afternoon. If you are into such things, there are some plot points that can lead to some pretty good conversations on getting the facts before jumping to conclusions, stereotypes, and realizing that sometimes the people you know might have hobbies you never considered but you shouldn't be too upset if, say, some day you find out your mom writes a blog under an assumed name (you might have different versions of this last one).

Heard on the radio today: "ABC Family brings you a 'Wife Swapping' marathon." I do understand there is a tv show called "Wife Swap" or "Wife Swapping" or something and have a vague understanding of the plot, I just can't see it being the highlight of the family hour. It's another reason network tv has lost my household until after 9:00 p.m.