The Popcorn Report: Guide to this week's movies with ratings and trailers

It’s time to make weekend family entertainment plans and see if this week’s current crop of films will be part of your schedule. The following report covers motion picture theatrical releases opening nationwide beginning Friday, June 25, 2010.

The movies listed below have a rating, which has been established by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and have been provided with an italicized commentary from the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA).

If a film has not been provided with an official rating, additional information may, or may not be provided.

If a film is designated NC-17, very limited information will be furnished.

For your convenience, each film title links directly to the Internet Movie Data Base, which provides the most comprehensive listing about the movie’s storyline, and includes a trailer, cast and crew information, initial audience reaction (if prior screenings have taken place) and parent advisories when available.

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

Opened June 25, 2010- Grown Ups –PG-13-because of “crude material including suggestive references, language and some male rear nudity.”

Opening June 30, 2010- Love Ranch – R- because of “sexual content, pervasive language and some violence.”

Opening June 30, 2010 – The Twilight Saga: Eclipse – PG-13- because of “intense sequences of action and violence, and some sensuality.”

Opening June 30, 2010- I Hate Luv Storys –NOT RATED

Opening June 30, 2010- Up & Down –NOT RATED

Opening July 1, 2010- The Last Airbender –NOT RATED

For information on films that opened the week of June 18, 2010, which included: Cyrus; I am Love; Jonah Hex; Knight and Day; Raavan and Toy Story 3, please click on the following link:

The Popcorn Report: Guide to this week’s movies

For information on films that opened the week of June 11, 2010, which included: The A Team; Coco Channel & Igor Stravinsky; Gangster’s Paradise: Jerusalema; Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work; The Karate Kid; Raajneeti, Stonewall Uprising and Winter’s Bone, please click on the following link:

The Popcorn Report: Guide to this week’s movies

For information on films that opened prior to June 11, 2010, please see archived issues of this report at my Arts & Entertainment homepage at the National Edition of Examiner.com.

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.

The Popcorn Report: Guide to this week's movies with ratings and trailers

It’s time to make weekend family entertainment plans and see if this week’s current crop of films will be part of your schedule. The following report covers motion picture theatrical releases opening nationwide, beginning Friday, June 18, 2010.

The movies listed below have a rating, which has been established by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and have also been provided with an italicized commentary from the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA).

If a film has not been provided with an official rating, additional information may, or may not be provided.

If a film is designated NC-17, very limited information will be furnished.

For your convenience, each film title links directly to the Internet Movie Data Base, which provides the most comprehensive listing about the movie’s storyline, and includes a trailer, cast and crew information, initial audience reaction (if prior screenings have taken place) and parent advisories when available.

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

Opened June 18, 2010- Cyrus –R-because of “language and some sexual material.”

Opened June 18, 2010 – I Am Love – R- because of “sexuality and nudity.”

Opened June 18, 2010- Jonah Hex – PG-13- because of “intense sequences of violence and action, disturbing images and sexual content.”

Opening June 23, 2010 – Knight and Day– PG-13- because of “sequences of action violence throughout, and brief strong language.”

Opened June 18, 2010- Raavan –NOT RATED

Opened June 18, 2010- Toy Story 3–G-Approved for all audience age levels.

For information on films that opened the week of June 11, 2010, which included: The A Team; Coco Channel & Igor Stravinsky; Gangster’s Paradise: Jerusalema; Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work; The Karate Kid; Raajneeti, Stonewall Uprising and Winter’s Bone, please click on the following link:

The Popcorn Report: Guide to this week’s movies

For information on films that opened prior to June 11, 2010, please see archived issues of this report at my Arts & Entertainment homepage at the National Edition of Examiner.com.

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.

TOY STORY 3 video: The human faces behind the toys’ voices

The long awaited opening for Disney Pixar’s TOY STORY 3 brings with it all the original toy character favorites, plus many new toys that have been brought to life by some of the finest recognizable name actors.

Below, for your viewing enjoyment, a behind-the-scenes sneak peek featurette that matches toy voices to their human faces.

TOY STORY 3 is rated G; it is approved for all audience age levels, and opens nationwide, Friday, June 18, 2010.

To view this video, simply click on the following link and you’ll be taken to your own private screening area.

(If you enjoy this clip, you may want to connect to other TOY STORY 3 previews here.)

Greetings and Welcome

In today’s fast-paced technology driven world, many parents and caregivers have found it increasingly difficult to stay abreast evaluating appropriate entertainment for children and teens.

It is my sincere hope that the information offered here will provide insights into entertainment that makes a positive difference for today’s youth while assisting you in making informed choices and suggestions to your family.

In the coming days, weeks, months and beyond there will be regular columns to look forward to such as this Friday’s “Popcorn Report,” plus spotlight features covering the best in art, books, hobbies, Internet, movies, music, television, technology, travel and toys for age groups birth to 18 years.

I want to personally thank you for stopping by, and I sincerely look forward to staying in touch through your comments.

If you want something researched and featured, always feel free to drop a note to me at paulaslae1@gmail.com.

Best wishes to you and your family!

Paula

The Popcorn Report: Guide to this week’s movies with ratings and trailers

It’s time to make weekend family entertainment plans and see if this week's current crop of films will be part of your schedule. The following report covers motion picture theatrical releases opening nationwide beginning Friday, June 11, 2010.

The movies listed below have a rating, which has been established by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and have been provided with an italicized commentary from the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA).

If a film has not been provided with an official rating, additional information may, or may not be provided.

If a film is designated NC-17, very limited information will be furnished.

For your convenience, each film title links directly to the Internet Movie Data Base, which provides the most comprehensive listing about the movie’s storyline, and includes a trailer, cast and crew information, initial audience reaction (if prior screenings have taken place) and parent advisories when available.

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

Opened June 11, 2010- The A-Team –PG-13-because of “intense sequences of action and violence throughout, language and smoking.”

Opened June 11, 2010 – Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky – R- because of “some strong sexuality and nudity.”

Opened June 11, 2010- Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema – R- because of “brutal bloody violence and brief sexuality.”

Opened June 11, 2010- Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work–R-because of “language and sexual humor.”

Opened June 11, 2010 – The Karate Kid– PG- because of “bullying, martial arts action violence and some mild language.”

Opened June 11, 2010- Raajneeti –NOT RATED

Opening June 16, 2010- Stonewall Uprising –NOT RATED

Opened June 11, 2010- Winter's Bone –R-because of “drug material, language and violent content.”

For information on films that opened prior to this report, please see archived issues at my Arts & Entertainment homepage at the National Edition of Examiner.com.

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.