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On the Radar: Influencer Shark Attacks, Snapchat Lawsuits and ‘Rejection Cakes’
Influencers Increasing Shark Attacks What? Scientists have noted an increase in shark attacks recently. And social media influencers are a likely cause. These “fin-fluencers,” as
My AI: The Snapchat Friend You Never Added
Two years after its introduction, Snapchat’s My AI still fails to shake a problematic legacy.
Episode 283: What Makes a Good Family Movie? Plus, ‘Andor’
Family-friendly films are doing very well at the box office. Four of the five highest grossing films in 2024 could have been considered family movies.
Want Lunch? Call My AI Agent.
What if you could hand over a list of tasks to an AI personal assistant and have it take care of all the details?
Movie Monday: ‘Sinners’ Sinks Fangs into Fortune
Steve slaying pigs in the Nether just couldn’t keep the vampire-slaying Sinners from stealing the box office crown.
On the Radar: Minecraft Food Fights, Grok and Divine Feminine Energy
Teens are trashing theaters during screenings of ‘A Minecraft Movie.’ Grok’s new AI personalities pose dangers to teens. Parents should beware “divine feminine energy.”
Episode 282: The Best Christian Movie Ever (?). Plus, ‘Journey to You’
What’s the Greatest Christian Movie of All Time? And what do Christian families need to know aobut the Hallmark film, Journey to You?
Dystopian Dramas Are an Interesting Escape … Until They Aren’t
Dystopian dramas are often read/watched because they provide an escape. But what do we do when they induce anxiety and fear instead?
Christian Movie Madness: And the Winner Is …
You voted and we have a winner in our Christian Movie Madness bracket! Without further ado, the Greatest Christian Movie of All Time is …
Movie Monday: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Torches All Competition
Steve’s reign at the box office has no end in sight, dominating all competition. But a couple of Christian films do well, too.
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