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Sometimes Free Costs Too Much
I get a lot of emails that make me scratch my head. I’m guessing you can relate. For instance, I regularly get one from a
Culture Clips: Heroes, Heels and Hacks
It’s not easy to find heroes these days. So it was nice to see Drew Brees, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and apparently all-around
What’s New (?) and Streaming for Families This October
The leaves are falling, the air is a-chillin’, and pumpkins are grinning out their scraggly-toothed, candle-backed smiles. Yep, it’s October. And as we pull on
Venom Bites The Box Office in a Big Way
Back in the day, being box office poison was a bad thing. But the folks at Sony Pictures were more than happy to inject the
Did ’80s Movies Reinforce Rape Culture?
Some of us who grew up in the ’80s likely have fond memories of John Hughes’ “classic” teen movies: Sixteen Candles. Breakfast Club. Or maybe
Culture Clips: The Facebook Trauma Edition
Perhaps it’s not exactly news anymore when Facebook announces a data breach. The ubiquitous social network has been as leaky as a perforated garden hose
The Power of Film (Even a Very Short One)
Recently, I had the privilege of being invited to be one of ten judges for the “Film Your Faith” video contest, sponsored by Faith Counts.
Night School Pays Off at the Box Office
Making a successful movie is tough. It takes skill. It takes craft. It takes, often, a little bit of luck. But sometimes, you gotta have
What Brought Down Bill Cosby? Social Media.
Bill Cosby, one-time comedian, actor, Jell-O salesman and “America’s Dad,” is spending another night in prison—his home for the next three to 10 years, according
Culture Clips: Apple’s Streaming Service Will Be Family-Friendly and … Religion Free?
Television has trended toward more explicit content for decades. With the arrival of Netflix, Amazon and Hulu—as well as the cultural ascendance of shows on
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