Emily studied film and writing when she was in college. And when she isn’t being way too competitive while playing board games, she enjoys food, sleep, and geeking out with her husband indulging in their “nerdoms,” which is the collective fan cultures of everything they love, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Stargate and Lord of the Rings.
The newest season of Netflix’s Stranger Things continues to blend ’80s nostalgia with ever-darker spiritual content and horrific violence.
‘Wicked: For Good’ tells a moving tale of friendship and sacrifice, but the movie’s darkness and magic may not be for the “good” of all.
The number of teens online “almost constantly” is dropping. Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year is “slop.” Study says smartphones harm preteens’ health.
This year, Plugged In is offering up some of our personal favorite Christmas films to consider adding to your family’s holiday mix.
The self-centered hedonistic approach of every character in Emily in Paris only seems to increase, and the praises for it are doubled.
“Thinfluencers” are getting around filters to promote “SkinnyTok” content. What does “TS PMO ICL Copypasta” mean? Most AI chatbots fail to respond appropriately to mental health crises.
‘Ella McCay’ is a clever political dramedy, but foul language and discussions about a married couple’s sex life make it a bit mature for most teens.
Lara Croft may raid tombs, but viewers of this show will need to be careful they don’t let its content raid their homes.
Parents may want to exercise some caution before sharing this kid-focused Star Wars show with their own younglings.
Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year is “rage bait.” Research shows that online forums can render positive experiences. TikTok’s “flip camera trend” may be a form of bullying.
‘Muzzle: City of Wolves’ is filled to the brim with brutal murders, animal violence and foul language.
Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. The food, the decorations, the weather, the movies … Truly, there is nothing more appealing to me than curling up by the light of my Christmas tree with a cup of hot cocoa to watch a Christmas classic aft …
Zootopia 2 has references to some R-rated films, but it’s a largely navigable film with nice messages about helping others and celebrating differences.
The number of 12th grade students who say they want to marry someday is decreasing. What is “mogging”? What should parents know about Character.AI’s new “Stories”?
