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Five Christmas Movies (and TV Specials) Actually About Christ
We may debate what makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie ’til fruitcake goes bad. But when it comes to the reason for the season, these films (and shows) get it right.
A Friendly Neighborhood Reminder About Spidey’s PG-13 Rating
The incessant buzz around a new Spider-Man flick can tempt us, as parents, to forget that it’s got the same rating as most other Marvel movies: PG-13.
Brilliant Books 2021: Bob Hoose’s Year-End Picks
So, we figured it’s time to grab several books worth highlighting from the last year and give your young readers some good suggestions.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 108: The Sequels Strike Back … Again. Plus: Hawkeye!
This week on the Plugged In Show, we talk about Hollywood’s love of sequels and remakes before discussing Disney+’s Hawkeye.
Five Christmas Traditions to Bring Your Family Together in a Technology-Driven Culture
If a little family togetherness is on your Christmas list, here are five traditions that might help bring your family together in today’s technology-driven culture
Kids in a Book Drought? How About a New Reading Rainbow?
Reading Rainbow is returning as a live show in 2022.
Musical Musings 2021: Adam Holz and Kristin Smith’s Year-End Picks
All the popular music ever made is competing simultaneously for listeners’ attention, thanks to the easy availability of all of it on streaming platforms. But our challenge to choose the “best” music of 2021 was relatively easier.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 107: What’s With All the A.I. Stories? (Plus The Wheel of Time)
Artificial Intelligence is getting more intelligent all the time. And as our machines grow smarter, the entertainment industry grows more fascinated.
Best Movies Streaming for Families in December 2021
Best family movies streaming on Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix and HBO Max in December 2021.
The 10 Best Family Christmas Movies Ever
Even when Christmas movies don’t dive into Scripture, they can still give families something they can all watch together.
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