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 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”?
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.
Is ‘Wicked: For Good’ good or bad? What are the content issues parents should be aware of? And when does magic in movies become problematic?
‘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 Christmas Ring,’ based on the book by Karen Kingsbury, tells a warm and heartfelt story about moving on from loss with faith, joy and love.
‘After the Hunt’ may be hoping for some Oscar-season hardware, but intense content issues, including sexual assault allegations, make for unpleasant viewing.
Foul language, drug and alcohol abuse, some body horror and a heart-wrenching discussion about abortion make ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ unwatchable.
Adults Use Social Media Almost as Much as Teens What? According to Pew Research, 84% of U.S. adults use YouTube, 71% use Facebook, 50% use Instagram, and 37% use TikTok. So What? Though we’re often more concerned with teenagers who spend too much time …
Though perhaps too intense for the youngest of viewers, Angel Studios’ Wingfeather Saga offers a strong story beautifully told.
‘Stitch Head’ is a slapstick comedy/horror flick aimed at kids. But there are meaningful messages about familial love and friendship, too.
House of David brings David’s dramatic story to life, recounting the rise of his house and the downfall of King Saul’s.
‘Muzzle: City of Wolves’ is filled to the brim with brutal murders, animal violence and foul language.
“Kiss of the Spider Woman” is a musical remake of an Oscar-winning film. But juxtaposed with all the dancing are strong LGBT themes, foul language and brutality.
A new study assesses the most dangerous TikTok trends. “Vibe coding” is named Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year. Social media titans fail to have a lawsuit against their platforms dismissed.
OpenAI is trying to combat AI psychosis. Some teens turned their bedrooms into tech-free zones for a challenge. The ‘clanker’ trend has quickly devolved into a cover for racist remarks.
