Polly Conway

California

Senior TV Editor at Common Sense Media

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Articles

Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling Movie Review

Oct 6, 2024 | commonsensemedia.org | Polly Conway |Lisa Stephens

By Polly Conway , based on child development research. How do we rate? age 10+ Embracing change is key in this fun, frenetic return. Parents Need to Know Why Age 10+? Any Positive Content? some The Fatheads, a TV show Rocko loves, features an aging couple who cartoonishly beat each other up relentlessly. Heffer and Filburt bicker and fight often. Rocko's head gets crushed into a tube by a 3-D movie character.
The Penguin TV Review

Sep 16, 2024 | commonsensemedia.org | Polly Conway

By Polly Conway , based on child development research. How do we rate? age 15+ Dark crime drama from villain's POV is tense, violent. Parents Need to Know Why Age 15+? Any Positive Content? a lot Frequent and intense violence. Guns, fist fighting, a character is hit by a bus. Multiple people are shot point-blank in the head, including a teenager. A character is tortured with wire.
Dan Da Dan TV Review

Sep 10, 2024 | commonsensemedia.org | Polly Conway

By Polly Conway , based on child development research. How do we rate? age 15+ Friendship shines in trippy, violent supernatural anime. Parents Need to Know Why Age 15+? Any Positive Content? a lot Both ghosts and aliens are exceptionally disturbing to look at; they're nightmarish and psychedelic. Characters are beaten bloody with bats; a character goes up in flames.
Social Studies TV Review

Sep 4, 2024 | commonsensemedia.org | Polly Conway

By Polly Conway , based on child development research. How do we rate? age 14+ Language, sex, phones in measured social media docu. Parents Need to Know Why Age 14+? Any Positive Content? a lot Occasional language includes "s--t," "f--k," "f----t," "ass," "slut," "whore." Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Language in your kid's entertainment guide.
Tiny Toons Looniversity TV Review

Sep 5, 2023 | commonsensemedia.org | Polly Conway

A Lot or a Little? What you will—and won't—find in this TV show. a little Sometimes it's good to get out of your comfort zone. Friends are there to support you. a little Pucky and Buster are mortal enemies and frequently try to best each other, often violently. Sweetie Bird is kind and supportive. some Lots of cartoonish and slapstick violence.
My Adventures with Superman TV Review

Jul 2, 2023 | commonsensemedia.org | Polly Conway

A Lot or a Little? What you will—and won't—find in this TV show. Positive Messages a lot Be yourself. Courage is important, from starting a new job to saving the world. Clark calls out a character for lying; she learns a lesson from the experience. Positive Role Models a lot Clark has to learn to be comfortable being himself and balance the different parts of his life.
Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire TV Review

Jul 2, 2023 | commonsensemedia.org | Polly Conway

This bold, action-packed anthology spotlights 10 spectacular and authentic African stories. Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire gives voice to African creators, all of whom have unique visions of future worlds. There are amazing details everywhere, from spaceships inspired by traditional coiled rope bowls to cow herding staffs with super laser powers. This blending of the future and past is at the heart of Africanfuturism, and it's beautifully rendered here.
Best TV Shows of the Year: 2023

May 31, 2023 | commonsensemedia.org | Polly Conway

Do the words "just one more episode!" sound familiar? If not, the picks on this list, selected by our fearless TV editors Polly Conway and Marina Gordon, will certainly fuel your family's next binge. From a delightful amphibian friendship to an unlikely alliance in the high school hallway, these stories touch on all kinds of important topics that are great for family viewing.
The Muppets Mayhem TV Review

May 9, 2023 | commonsensemedia.org | Polly Conway

Muppet musicians Dr. Teeth, Floyd, Janice, and, of course, Animal finally get their due in this lively, quirky satire of the music biz. The rowdy band of wild personalities takes center stage in The Muppets Mayhem, and it's a delight to behold. The band members each get their share of gags; notable moments include Animal's attempt to go straight and get a real job, and the band accidentally painting Danny Trejo's house in their colorful hippie fashion.
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures TV Review

May 3, 2023 | commonsensemedia.org | Polly Conway

A Lot or a Little? What you will—and won't—find in this TV show. Positive Messages a lot Teamwork is important, and the three friends call it out frequently as they ask for each other's help. Positive Role Models some The main characters are committed to the Jedi way and work hard to keep up with their training.