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Jo Berry: The Kids are Alright? Critiquing Family Films

Jo Berry: The Kids are Alright? Critiquing Family Films

FromOpen To Criticism


Jo Berry: The Kids are Alright? Critiquing Family Films

FromOpen To Criticism

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Apr 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the hierarchy of film genres, those aimed at kids, or "family" movies, don't tend to be up there. Even though from Toy Story, to Finding Nemo to Snow White and her Dwarves, there's a long history of iconic movies that have defined the childhoods of generations. Kids' films are also a minefield for parents - discerning what is age appropriate and what to expect from the somewhat confusing certification. Film Critic Jo Berry has carved out an important and much needed niche reviewing family films on her Movies4Kids website. There, parents can get the lo-down on specific causes for a concern so they can make informed and responsible decisions - as well as identify the movies that won't bore them to tears as chaperones! The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) recently released the findings of their latest five year public survey, which revealed what parents are currently concerned about when it comes to their kids' media consumption. Jo shared her thoughts on this, and a lot of very funny and enlightening stories about her life navigating kids' films and their target audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (23)

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