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.
‘Return of the Jedi’ wraps up the original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy with lots of flashy, lightsaber-swinging, blaster-firing, Sith-lightning fare.
What does YASBM mean? Do all the studies about Gen Z apply to your teen? How is screen time affecting your child’s heart?
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ isn’t as clever or biting as the original, and there’s some harsh language. But for mature viewers, it could be a nostalgic romp.
Have you ever seen a muscular, threatening-looking guy go all soft while holding a puppy? That’s sort of the ‘Man on Fire’ concept.
Witchcraft, foul language, suicide, murder, sex and nudity all besmirch this film about women seeking female friendships.
Do social media bans work? Energy drinks could cause heart problems in teens. Girl Scout survey says girls are scared about growing up.
As far as psychological, spiritually tinged thrillers go, ‘Mother Mary’ should be an easy pass for discerning viewers.
Based on a series from Virgin River’s author, this Canadian camp has less content than most shows, but some elements may make you a little cross.
‘The Pout-Pout Fish’ encourages us to help others no matter what the cost—and to always look for the good in a bad situation.
Teens feel pressure from peers to join social media. Apple and Google both failed to remove “nudify” apps from their stores. Studies say sharing meals as a family can reduce risk of substance abuse.
‘Panda Plan 2’ has a great message about family. But mystical elements, minor language and suggestive moments might give some families … paws.
‘The Testaments’ acts as a sequel to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ and it brings back every horrific deed depicted in the process.
Fox’s ‘The Faithful’ explores stories from the Bible through the eyes of biblical matriarchs, highlighting these women’s incredible faith.
