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The Blog, It Is a-Changing
It’s been said that we can only be sure of two things in this life: death and taxes. Let me add a third: Internet outlets
Yes, the Emmys Were a Literal Trash Fire
During Sept. 20’s surreal, socially distanced Primetime Emmy Awards, Jennifer Aniston tried to douse a flaming envelope on stage with a fire extinguisher. It did
The Plugged In Show, Episode 43: Video Gaming’s Next-Gen Future: What to Expect
The video game world is on the verge of another generational shift. This fall—just in time for the holidays, of course—Sony and Microsoft will be
Digitally Dodging Schoolwork
We all know—and many parents know all too well—that school’s back in session. But this fall is unlike any we’ve seen in our lifetime, and
What Parents Need to Know About Instagram Reels
If you haven’t heard, the U.S. government is thinking about banning TikTok due to privacy concerns. And while the Chinese-owned tech company just announced a
The Plugged In Show, Episode 42: The Coronavirus’s Legacy for Families’ Entertainment and Technology Habits
Back in March, many of us hoped that the coronavirus would be a blip on our personal landscapes. We assumed that with a few weeks
Is Mulan Worth Shelling Out 30 Bucks For? The Answer is a Definite … Maybe.
Back in March, many movie-goers (myself included) were disappointed when theaters closed and Disney decided to push back the release date for its highly anticipated
10 Family Friendly Films Streaming in September (2020)
Well, Labor Day has come and gone, gang. My, how the social-distancing time has flown. But they’re starting to open theaters and offer up some
The Plugged In Show, Episode 41: Entertainment’s Sexualization of Young Girls
Just from the name, Netflix’s Cuties would sound like it’d be … cute, right? Cute is what we call babies. Puppies. Maybe the occasional small
If a Tenet Falls in the Forest …
It’s seems like forever and an age ago that we actually got excited about blockbuster, tent-pole movies in theaters. But this week, it feels a
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