With a number of recent war films (Green Zone and Tom Cruise's Lions for Lambs) disappointing at the box office, some movie moguls have gotten the message: Americans are tired of seeing our military put on trial.

What if the woman you loved was in a car accident? And what if, suddenly, she couldn't remember you or your marriage at all? How hard would you fight to keep your wedding vows?

Pretty Little Liars, a teen drama on ABC Family about four teenage girls who discover clues about their friend's death, recently landed a People's Choice Award to great media fanfare. Not too surprising, really, since among female teens it's the most-watched TV show in its time slot (Monday, 8/7 Central). One distinction that might surprise some, considering the show's family-friendly billing, is that it just received its second GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Award nomination, meant to "honor media for outstanding images of the gay and lesbian community."

The little-watched IFC network now has a big hit, Friday night's Portlandia, starring Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen. Set in Portland, Ore., where "the dream of the '90s is alive," the show has developed a cult following among many in their 20s and 30s, and dozens of its clips have gone viral on YouTube.

With John Le Carré's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy past its prime at the box office, fans of intelligent spy movies may be feeling at a loss. Page Eight tries to fill the gap. Unlike the Mission Impossibles of the big screen, this recent DVD release by BBC Masterpiece Theatre is slow-paced with first-class acting and played with the subtlety of a jazz note.