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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.
Movie Tuesday: ‘Jaws’ Takes a Bite Out of ‘Weapons’ but Still Loses
The ‘Jaws’ re-release nearly chomped its way to victory, but horror flick ‘Weapons’ clawed its way back to the top of the box office.
On the Radar: Teenage Transgenderism, Labubus and SYBAU
How many U.S. teens identify as transgender? What in the world is a “Labubu?” Why are teens lying about the meaning of SYBAU?
Five Great Family Movies That Came Out This Summer
With the summer movie season winding down, let’s highlight some summer blockbusters that were (in some cases, surprisingly) great for families.
Christian Movie and Media Notes: Sight & Sounds ‘NOAH’ Sails from Stage to Screen
The Christian entertainment industry is as busy as it has ever been. More faith-based movies. More Christian TV shows. More everything, quite frankly. It’s hard
F1® The Movie’s Surprisingly Empty Message
With the summer movie season approaching the checkered flag, we took another look at ‘F1® The Movie’ and its surprisingly hollow message.
Movie Monday: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Gets the Gold
Following success on Netflix, KPop Demon Hunters takes its demon-slaying story to the big screen—and wins big.
On the Radar: ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Sunburn Tattoos’ and Instagram’s Friends Reel
What is the obsession with ‘KPop Demon Hunters?’ TikTok has brought back the harmful “sunburn tattoo.” Instagram’s latest features drive us further apart.
Is ‘Sketch’ Too Scary for Kids? Angel Exec Responds
I had a chance to talk with Jeffrey Harmon, Angel Studio’s chief content officer, about the film ‘Sketch,’ how they select movies and more…
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