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Nervous About Netflix’s Narnia
Netflix teams up with director Greta Gerwig to bring Narnia to audiences in new and potentially problematic ways.

5 Best Nintendo Switch Games for Families (That We’ve Reviewed So Far)
The Nintendo Switch has a plethora of family-friendly games. Here are the best we’ve reviewed so far.

Accessing Everything, Owning Nothing: Teens and Physical Media
Teens are choosing physical albums and movies over streaming. Is this just a trend, or something deeper?

Movie Monday: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Materializes at No. 1
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ was finally knocked off its box-office perch by this long-awaited, and problematic, sequel.

On the Radar: ‘Gummy Bear Moms,’ Gen Z Visiting Historic Sites and a ‘Cat in the Hat’ Scares
What’s a “gummy bear mom?” Gen Z is loving history and nature. And a new, threatening “Cat in the Hat” trend?

10 Upcoming Movies That May Interest Families: Fall Movie Preview 2026
Summer is gone and fall is here. But Hollywood still has plenty of films lined up for families. Here are 10 to keep your eye on.

How the Meta Settlement Is Changing Social Media
Will the Meta settlement change social media for the better? If not, what will?

Movie Tuesday: ‘Spider-Man’ Caps Record-Breaking Summer With Another Win
We’ve just closed the books on the summer box-office season—a season that, according to Hollywood’s curious calendar, runs from May 1 through Labor Day. And

On the Radar: NYC School Ban on AI, ‘Social Jetlag’ and Meta Pays Out
NYC schools crack down on AI use. Teens experience “social jetlag.” Meta pays out for social media tactics.

Combating Our ‘iPad Kid’ Tendencies
If you have a child who is 8 years old or younger, you may be surprised to learn just how much screen time they’re racking
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