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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.

Novocaine

The premise of ‘Novacaine’—a man who’s unable to feel pain—yields a brutal gorefest intended to shock and awe anyone watching and wincing through it.

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On the Radar: More on the TikTok Ban, Chappell Roan on Young Parents and New Roblox Parental Controls

Whether or not TikTok is banned, parents should remain vigilant. Why are parents talking about Chappell Roan on social media? What new parental control features have been added to Roblox?

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MobLand

The characters of Paramount+’s MobLand love their families. But the series itself isn’t anything resembling family friendliness.

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Bosch: Legacy

Harry Bosch isn’t a cop anymore, but he’s still on TV. So no surprise that his new series still sports the same old problems.

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Paddington in Peru

There are some small navigable caveats, but even the cautious Mr. Brown would likely consider Paddington in Peru to be a risk worth taking.

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On the Radar: Mouth Taping, Bed Parties and the Benefits of Esports

Does mouth taping actually improve sleep? Are ‘bed parties’ a good way to celebrate college acceptance? Can playing esports be beneficial to your child?

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Happy Face

Paramount+’s Happy Face capitalizes on the nation’s obsession with true crime—and some details may make this show a nonstarter for families.

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On the Radar: Social Media Phishing, Gender Gap with Teens and TikTok AMBER Alerts

Why are teens more vulnerable to social media-based phishing scams? Teen boys and girls face different pressures depending on their gender. What should your teen expect with AMBER Alerts now shown on TikTok?

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The Residence

As much as one might enjoy solving a good mystery, there’s a fair bit of content slop to muck through in Netflix’s The Residence.

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The Wheel of Time

While no Game of Thrones, Amazon Prime’s lavish take on the popular fantasy series adds some problems to an already adult-oriented saga.

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My Dead Friend Zoe

This film about one soldier trying to cope with the loss of another soldier is heartwarming and heartbreaking, but it’s got a lot of gritty, R-rated content, too.

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On the Radar: Wanting ‘Nachos,’ Screens and Nearsightedness and What Teens Don’t Want in Video Games

What does it mean to “want someone’s nachos?” The link between screen use and becoming nearsighted. And developers learn that teens don’t care about sex or romance in video games.

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Ben-Hur

This classic story set in the time of Christ starring Charlton Heston wowed in 1959, winning 11 Oscars. And its spiritual themes still resonate 66 years later.

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On the Radar: The ‘Blackout Challenge,’ Terrible Teen Habits and Teenage Deepfake Victims

Parents Worldwide Sue TikTok for Fatal ‘Blackout Challenge’ What? The “blackout challenge” (also known as the “choking game/challenge,” the “fainting game” and “Space Monkeys”) involves participants intentionally asphyxiating themselves until they pass …

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Plankton: The Movie

Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob franchise hasn’t gotten less annoying with age. But you might be surprised at the unexpectedly strong pro-marriage message this film delivers.

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