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: ‘Palworld,’ Teen Overdoses and Part-Time Jobs

Palworld has gone viral amid controversy. An average of 22 teens died every week in 2022. And teens with part-time jobs are at a 14-year high.

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The Godfather

The Godfather won Best Picture in 1973. But this iconic mob drama packs a content punch as well as a cinematic one.

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PIMA Kids

Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Kids (2024)

It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Movie for Kids.

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Death and Other Details season 1

Death and Other Details

While details may be crucial to a murder investigation, much of Death and Other Details should perhaps be avoided altogether.

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Chicago Med season 9

Chicago Med

Chicago Med may not be quite as salacious as Grey’s Anatomy or Private Practice. But this ER can still be a pretty messy place.

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On the Radar: Screen Time Dangers, Gen Z Identities, and Meta’s Inappropriate Content

Learn more about studies proving screen time dangers, new Gen Z identities, and Meta censoring inappropriate content.

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Criminal Record season 1

Criminal Record

Maria was terrified, but also brave. After her boyfriend had threatened to kill her with a knife, she left their apartment and walked to a payphone to call for help. She wouldn’t give the dispatcher, Jasmine, her or her boyfriend’s name, but she insist …

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The Marvels

The Marvels has some of the MCU’s typical problems, including language and violence. But it’s got a surprisingly sweet side, too.

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The Color Purple

The Color Purple

The latest remake of Alice Walker’s famous novel once again blends redemptive spiritual themes with all kinds of content concerns.

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On the Radar: Phones in School, Less Sex in TV and Gen Z Influencer Dreams

97% of kids use their phones at school, teens want less sex on TV, and most of Gen Z wants to be an influencer. Find out how to navigate these things as a parent.

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La Brea season 3

La Brea

NBC’s La Brea is going for a Lost-like vibe, but it gets a little lost itself.

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Alas, Who Framed Roger Rabbit perhaps should be retitled Who Thought This Was PG?

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Sanctuary A Witch's Tale season 1

Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale

This tale about witches includes foul language, murder, rape and, unsurprisingly, dark magic.

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Night Court season 2

Night Court

NBC’s reboot of Night Court finds some things have stayed the same while far too much has changed.

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Kids Baking Championship Season 12

Kids Baking Championship

Kids compete for the title of Kids Baking Champion in this friendly baking competition. But there are a few reality show flaws parents should look out for.

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