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.
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.
‘A Different Man’ has some profound things to say about the perception of beauty, but an abundance of explicit content fouls the film.
Have you experienced entertainment where the creator’s lecture superseded the storytelling? Are Christian movies sometimes preachy?
‘Nobody Wants This’ packs in crude sexual humor, profanity, and a host of other concerning content into a familiar romcom formula.
‘The Penguin’ on HBO Max is a violent, gritty crime drama that feels more akin to ‘Scarface’ than ‘Super Friends.’
‘Grave of the Fireflies’ is a war movie that’s equal parts beautiful and terrifying, hopeful and heartrending.
Who are your favorite Christian NFL players, past or present? How have they inspired you to live out your faith in Christ?
The Deliverance is a dark and violent horror film, but we find some positive spiritual messages amid the darkness.
What is headcanon? And how can it help me guide my family in entertainment discernment?
One Fast Move uses motorbike racing to tell story about fathers and sons. But its problematic content causes it to veer off the track.
John Ford’s quintessential frontier tale blends Old West adventure and modern melancholy, with a few content concerns along the trail.
The magical adventures in this TV-Y7 series make it feel as if it’s meant for an older audience.
