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On the Radar: Videos Depicting Fatal Shootings, Spotify’s Messages and SDIYBT
How can you protect your kids from accidentally seeing videos of real-life fatal shootings? Spotify’s new direct messaging feature could be dangerous for underage users. What does SDIYBT mean?
‘Light of the World’ Producer Talks Art, Animation and Evangelism
Light of the World premiered nationwide last weekend, earning more than $2.4 million. For many a filmmaker, that premiere is the culmination of the movie’s own story …
Is Society Broken? And is Entertainment Helping to Break It?
Violence seems at our door more often than ever. And as a nation grapples with yet another instance of it, could entertainment be a cause?
Christian Movie and Media Notes: Prime Video Has Big October Planned
Amazon’s Prime Video has seen the light: Faith-based entertainment can be very good for business. ‘House of David’ was a massive hit …
Sing Us a Song, You’re the Piano Man, uh, Men … uh, Hoax?
They’re called The Velvet Sundown. This indie rock band splashed on the music scene this past summer, amassing more than a million monthly listens on the music streaming service Spotify.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Emmy® Awards
Why are so many of the 2025 Emmy Awards nominees un-family friendly? How can parents protect their kids from popular but problematic shows?
Movie Monday: ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Haunts Top of Box Office
Despite the deathly material, The Conjuring: Last Rites nevertheless took a healthy first place at the box office this week.
On the Radar: ‘Chopped,’ AI Parental Controls and ‘Testosterone Maxxing’
How do you know if you’re “chopped?” Open AI and Meta work toward making their AI chatbots safer for teens. Why teen boys are vulnerable to “testosterone maxxing” content.
Director of ‘Testament’ Talks Inspiration, Emotional Impact and the Book of Acts
Director Paul Syrstad talks with Plugged In about ‘Testament,’ a new series based on the Book of Acts.
A Comprehensive Summary of the Roblox Controversy
We break down the history of Roblox’s most recent controversies, giving parents the information they may need to discern wisely.
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