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Contributor: Bret Eckelberry

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.

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Audrey’s Children

‘Audrey’s Children’ is an inspiring tale about a remarkable woman who changed the lives of sick children and their families for the better.

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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.

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A Goofy Movie

Between the winking jokes and silly slapstick, ‘A Goofy Movie’ tells a heartfelt story about a father and son growing closer together.

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G20

In ‘G20,’ President Danielle Sutton must fight to save her family and fellow world leaders in this violent, trope-heavy action flick.

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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 …

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Eric LaRue

‘Eric LaRue’ is an incoherent exploration of the fallout of a school shooting from the perspective of the perpetrator’s parents.

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Christian Movie Madness – The Championship is Here!

After five weeks and thousands of votes, we’ve finally arrived at our Christian Movie Madness Championship Matchup …

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Christian Movie Madness – We’re Down to the Last Four!

Four films remain in contention to be dubbed the Greatest Christian Movie of All Time by you, the voter! Vote Now!

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Episode 280: ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ Plus the Best Entertainment to Watch Before Easter

What should parents expect with the latest video-game-turned-movie, ‘A Minecraft Movie’? Then, what are some good Easter movie options?

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Christian Movie Madness – Only Eight Films Left!

There are only eight movies left in contention to be dubbed the Greatest Christian Movie of All Time by you, the voter!

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Rule Breakers

This feel-good story focuses on a brave woman in Afghanistan who recruits girls to compete in an international robotics competition, despite fierce opposition.

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Black Bag

While taut and smartly crafted, ‘Black Bag’ is a cloak-and-dagger tale full of characters who avoid fidelity and honesty like the plague.

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Green and Gold

Though ‘Green and Gold’ has some rough edges, it delivers a heartfelt message that many families will be able to cheer for.

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Christian Movie Madness – Only 16 Films Remain!

The NCAA basketball tournament rolls on and so does Plugged In’s Christian Movie Madness! Another round of our faith-based films contest has wrapped. Only 16 movies remain in contention to be dubbed the Greatest Christian Movie of All Time by you, the …

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Riff Raff

Violent, suggestive and profane, ‘Riff Raff’ is one film families will likely want to leave out by the curb.

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