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.

Crew Girl

Netflix’s ‘Crew Girl’ is yet another teen love triangle drama filled with coarse language, underage drinking and way too many underdressed teenagers.

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Fall 2: Deadpoint

‘Fall 2: Deadpoint’ will have you gripping the edge of your seat, though perhaps more from this film’s content concerns than its thrilling cinematography.

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Combating Our ‘iPad Kid’ Tendencies

If you have a child who is 8 years old or younger, you may be surprised to learn just how much screen time they’re racking up. A 2025 report from Common Sense Media says the average screentime for Gen Alpha is nearly 2.5 hours per day. Although screent …

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Dark Matter

Dark Matter reminds us that our choices define us. They make us who they are. But this show makes some poor choices itself.

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ might feel like a sci-fi classic, but the film is as riddled with issues as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s body is with bullets.

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Leanne

‘Leanne’ models the sitcoms of yesteryear, though its frequent sexual banter and poor views of marriage may leave families saying, “I don’t.”

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Conversations With Teens: Back to School With AI

How is AI affecting schools? Here is a guide to having a conversation with your teen about what they should expect …

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My Brilliant Career

Netflix’s ‘My Brilliant Career’ is the tale of yet another Victorian-era young woman being forced to marry—and yet another young-adult series oversaturated with sexual content.

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Toy Story 5

Playtime faces off against screen time in ‘Toy Story 5.’ The film is mostly clean, but a potty-training device makes for a few unnecessary double entendres.

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On the Radar: ‘Folk Valley,’ ‘Soft Life’ and a UK Social Media Ban Update

“Folk Valley” trend exposes kids to disturbing imagery. Gen Z embraces the “soft life” as a way to slow down. U.K. teens say they won’t opt in to proposed social media ban.

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Tires

Netflix’s ‘Tires’ is a lemon that should be left to rust away.

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The Ribbon Hero

By and large, Netflix’s ‘The Ribbon Hero’ is a tangled knot of artistic interpretation and muddled spirituality.

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Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe

‘Panda Plan 2’ has a great message about family. But mystical elements, minor language and suggestive moments might give some families … paws.

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Ted Lasso

Apple TV brings ‘Ted Lasso’ back for a fourth season—this time with Ted heading up Richmond’s new women’s team instead.

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Conversations with Teens: ‘Maxximizing’ Your Trendiness

Social media is flooded with various “maxxing” trends promising to enhance health, beauty and wellness. But many pose serious risks to teens.

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