You wouldn’t think that a fairly innocuous kids’ movie on Netflix would trigger a lot of controversy. But clearly you’re not familiar with Bigfoot Family.
God made us all so different. Is it so unusual to think that He’d find different ways to reach us? Even different expressions in art and entertainment?
Plugged In had a chance to chat with Downey about the film, the curious time we’re in and what moves her the most about the story.
No filter or parental control will be foolproof, especially on a sprawling platform like YouTube. But this still might be an improvement.
Let me tell you something else about March … as in some family friendly fare that’ll be streaming this month that you might like to check out.
Let’s talk about stepping away from technology for a bit and passing the hours with some good ol’ fashioned board game
This week, The Plugged In Show dives into a deep conversation about the value and place of difficult stories on film.
When we’re at a loss for words, entertainment helps us find the pictures—the communication tools we’re looking for.
It seems that, even during the Super Bowl, moms and dads can’t watch uncritically—or without an eye toward how the content is impacting their children.
When we dig deeper, there’s a much bigger conversation to be had about ratings, content, limits and who gets to—and who should—be making decisions.
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>
