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Culture Clips: The Kids Are Just All Right
We sometimes publish depressing Culture Clips. Granted, the culture has been pretty glum as of late, what with stories about algorithms making us small-minded or
The Box Office Goes Rogue
Did the latest Star Wars rocket to top the box office this weekend? Might as well ask if Darth Vader is a mouth breather. Yes,
Musical Musings 2016: Adam Holz’s Year-End Picks
Each year, I review about a hundred or so albums and tracks. There have been some years where I’ve struggled to come up with enough
App-y Holiday, Mom
The holidays are here, moms and dads are making their lists and checking them twice, and kids are hitting the sack with visions of smartphones
Culture Clips: Parents Worried About Kids’ Screen Time (But They Use Screens Just as Much)
Just call this the “log in your own eye” edition of culture clips. Parents worry a lot about how much time their children and teens
Moana Hooks Another Win, Spoils Office Christmas Party
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Moana won the weekend’s box office title. No, wait, you can’t stop me! I’ve already written this blog!
Game Goods 2016: Bob Hoose’s Year-End Picks
Just when you think you’ve got a pretty good idea of what’s trending in video games, bam, along comes some stuff that shakes everything up.
Could You Make It a Week Without Your Phone?
I had a conversation with my mom the other day that went something like this: Mom: Please send me an email with Trevor’s (our son’s)
Culture Clips: Fixer Upper Couple Trouble
Chip and Joanna Gaines, stars of the HGTV show Fixer Upper, found themselves at the center of controversy last week for their choice of church.
Moana Catches Another Win
You ever had the feeling of déjà vu? You ever had the feeling of—no, wait. Let’s talk about this weekend’s box office tourney, which, truth
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