Bret loves a good story—be it a movie, show, or video game—and enjoys geeking out about things like plot and story structure. He has a blast reading and writing fiction and has penned several short stories and screenplays. He and his wife love to kayak the many beautiful Colorado lakes with their dog.
‘Back in Action’ is an action comedy with a surprisingly sweet pro-family message … but a fair number of content issues as well.
Stuffed with violence, gore, harsh language and vague mysticism, ‘Kraven the Hunter’ strays far outside family-friendly territory.
The American frontier could be a grim, lawless place. But Netflix’s ‘American Primeval’ seems to revel in showing us the worst of the West.
‘The Room Next Door’ delivers a ham-fisted anti-life message alongside casual conversations about sex, drug use and some harsh language.
AI video generators are becoming more accessible – for adults and kids. Should your child be exploring the realm of AI-generated video?
‘The Six Triple Eight’ is an inspiring story about Black female soldiers who persevered in the face of incredible challenges during World War II.
AI text generators a powerful tools with a lot of potential – both good and bad. So, should your kids be using text generators like ChatGPT?
Based on the remarkable true story of Donn Fendler, ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ spins a tale of survival with a profoundly pro-family message.
AI image generators are powerful tools, and it’s important for parents to know if (and how) their children are using them.
Though not free of content concerns, ‘A Christmas Story’ is a heartfelt ode to family, childhood wonder and the joy of Christmas.
Disney’s ‘Out of My Mind’ is a heartfelt story about the difficulties of cerebral palsy and the beauty of familial love and support.
There’s some feel-good family magic in this Hallmark-like tale. But a surprising amount of suggestive content means ‘Awesomest Christmas Ever’ … isn’t.
AI music generators are exploding in popularity. Here’s how you can stay on top of your child’s AI use while fostering their creativity.
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