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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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F1® The Movie

‘F1® The Movie’ is a visually stunning and pulse-pounding racing film, but it comes with more than a few bumps in the road.

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From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

Like previous films in this franchise, the performance ‘Ballerina’ puts on is stylish, well-orchestrated … and gruesome. ‘Ballerina’ basks in bloodshed and barbarity.

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Episode 292: Are Youths Finding Faith Again? Plus, ‘Batman Begins’ Turns 20

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 292 For decades now, we’ve seen a steady decline in religiosity in the United States. According to a recent study by Pew Research, about 62% of Americans identify as Christian, down from 78% in 2007. And the young …

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Can Neuralink Read Your Mind? The Expanding World of Brain-Computer Interfaces

Will technology like Neuralink be able to read your thoughts? The idea is looking less like science fiction every day …

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Bride Hard

The downpour of language and sexual content found in ‘Bride Hard’ will likely have families checking “NO” on this wedding’s RSVP.

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Episode 291: Under the Skin – A Conversation about Nudity in Art and Entertainment. Plus, ‘Elio!’

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 291 Anyone who’s familiar with Plugged In knows that we take a dim view of nudity in the movies we review, and many would say that we absolutely should. But the topic of nudity can become a little trickier once th …

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Friendship

Considering its many content problems, if you want to see a movie with your friends, maybe take them to see something other than ‘Friendship.’

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Four “Dad Approved” Father’s Day Movies

Looking for the right movie to watch with Dad this Father’s Day? Here are a few “dad-approved” Father’s Day movie suggestions …

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The American Miracle: Our Nation Is No Accident

‘The American Miracle’ is a docudrama that should please history buffs and people of faith alike as it traces God’s providential role in America’s founding.

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The Phoenician Scheme

‘The Phoenician Scheme’ asks some good questions about faith from within its pastel playhouse, but director Wes Anderson’s latest struggles to find the answers.

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The Legend of Ochi

Despite some issues, ‘The Legend of Ochi’ is a throwback adventure that tells a moody-but-hopeful story about the mending of broken families.

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Four “Mom Approved” Mother’s Day Movies

Looking for the right movie for this Mother’s Day? We have a few “mom-approved” Mother’s Day movie suggestions you just might like.

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Nonnas

While some content issues prevent it from being a perfect meal, ‘Nonnas’ is a charming tale of food, fellowship and the love of family.

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Looking to Turn Off AI? It Might Be Harder Than You Think.

Turning off artificial intelligence is harder than it sounds. Still, we’ve compiled a guide to help you limit AI in several widely used apps.

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Another Simple Favor

A barrage of crass and suggestive content scuttles the intriguing mystery at the core of ‘Another Simple Favor.’

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