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Contributor: Emily Tsiao

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.

On the Radar: ‘Nonchalant’ Trend, TikTok Meditation and ‘Senior Assassin’

Teens are taking “nonchalance” to new extremes. Will TikTok’s new meditation feature make a difference in screentime? Water gun-based game “senior assassin” might be more dangerous than you think.

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Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

I imagine there’s a number of women out there who might say, “Jane Austen wrecked my life.” Perhaps they wasted years pining for a Mansfield Park Edmund. Or maybe they were left brokenhearted after getting hoodwinked by a Sense and Sensibility Willough …

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Poker Face

This new Peacock show deals in an intriguing setup and fine performances, but it comes with a flush of problems. And that’s no lie.

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Mighty MonsterWheelies

Other than some small supernatural hiccups, there’s not much for parents to worry about in Dreamworks and Netflix’s Mighty Monsterwheelies.

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‘Mom, I think I have ADHD. I learned about it on TikTok.’

New studies explore why teens are self-diagnosing mental health conditions through TikTok—and why that can be dangerous.

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Juliet & Romeo

Juliet & Romeo is the latest musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragic play. And it has all the same content issues as the original.

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Snow White

The latest live-action remake of a beloved Disney classic has been a lightning rod for controversy. But despite some changes, Snow White’s character remains strong, brave and true.

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On the Radar: The ‘Chromebook Challenge,’ ‘Jesus Glow’ and Why AI Companions ‘Pose Unacceptable Risks to Children and Teens’

Kids are short-circuiting Chromebooks for internet fame. What is the obsession with the “Jesus Glow”? And why is Common Sense Media recommending age restrictions on AI companions?

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Fight or Flight

So is Fight or Flight a family movie? Um, no. Not at all. It’s a complete bloodbath – for both the eyes and the ears.

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Sneaks

A nice message about the love between siblings accompanies lots of footwear puns in this animated tale about sneakers.

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On the Radar: ‘Six Seven’, ChatGPT Action Figures and the ‘Caveman Method’ vs. ‘Glazed Donut’

What does “six seven” mean? You might regret jumping on the AI-generated action-figure trend. Which skincare trends should teens be avoiding?

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Rosario

Perhaps we can turn away from this paganistic horror flick and instead focus on something much more God-honoring.

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The Rehearsal

A comedian tries to give real folks a chance to practice real scenarios in a fake environment. Too bad the show is really foul.

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WondLa

Tony DiTerlizzi’ popular sci-fi book series migrates to Apple TV+, telling a dystopian tale about a lonely girl, friendship and family that families just might like.

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Havoc

All in all, Netflix’s aptly titled Havoc is complete havoc for any families that might’ve considered watching.

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