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.

Saturday Night

Nearly everything went wrong the first time Saturday Night Live aired. And families will likely feel the same about this film.

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Movie Monday: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Keeps Twirling

It wasn’t a particularly exciting weekend at the box office. Venom: The Last Dance managed to keep its No. 1 spot. But the alien parasite took home an estimated $16.2 million in its third weekend theaters. But with no strong new challengers in theaters …

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Mistletoe Murders

This Hallmark+ murder mystery is light on explicit or really problematic content. That said, it’s still a murder mystery.

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On the Radar: Snapchat Grooming Dangers, Harmful Leg Lift Challenge and the Legacy of ‘Brat’

Snapchat is the most popular social media app for child grooming. Trying the Dancing with the Stars leg lift could cause injury. Collins Dictionary names “brat” its Word of the Year.

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AI Is Terrible at Translating: Why Christians Should Care

AI large language models give poor translations for lesser-known foreign languages. But Christians might be able to utilize them for evangelism.

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On the Radar: Pro-Ana Retrending, Teen Tobacco Use Drops and the ‘October Theory’

Why is pro-ana content trending? Did you know that teens’ tobacco use is at a 25-year low? What is the “October theory”?

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It’s What’s Inside

Oodles of foul language, drug use and sexual encounters make it clear that nobody really needs to see what’s inside It’s What’s Inside.

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Hellbound

Netflix’s Hellbound, based on a webtoon by Yeon Sang-ho, feels a bit like a slap in the face to Christianity.

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Parental Controls X

Parental Controls: X

X (formerly Twitter) doesn’t have parental controls. But here are some tips to help your kids stay safe if they’re using the app.

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On the Radar: ‘Grind Culture,’ School Cellphone Bans and ‘Dirty Soda’

Is “grind culture” burning out your teen? Where do parents stand on school cell phone bans? What is the “dirty soda” trend?

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Beyond Black Beauty

This modern update of a classic children’s story has a bit more content to contend with than the original version.

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Gen Z Prefers TikTok Over Traditional News Media

In ye old days, folks used to get their news by listening to the town crier. Then Johannes Gutenberg perfected his printing press, and the newspaper was born. Radio and television entered the scene in the early 20th century. And by the start of the new …

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Movie Monday: ‘Terrifier 3’ Scares Competition Away

In his review of Terrifier 3, Bob Hoose warned readers that the movie “is grotesquely foul on every level and a torture all its own to simply watch for two hours. … I wouldn’t recommend that anyone even consider viewing this disgusting bucket of cinema …

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On the Radar: Hurricane Misinformation, Fact-Checking Kids and the Upside-Down Trend

What should we share online about ongoing hurricanes? How can we teach our kids to fact-check stuff they read on social media? What’s the Upside-Down Trend?

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Never Let Go

Is love stronger than fear and evil? For a moment, ‘Never Let It Go’ suggests the answer is yes.

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