Kristin Smith joined the Plugged In team in 2017. Formerly a Spanish and English teacher, Kristin loves reading literature and eating authentic Mexican tacos. She and her husband, Eddy, love raising their children Judah and Selah. Kristin also has a deep affection for coffee, music, her dog (Cali) and cat (Aslan).
Yes, there is some potty humor, name-calling and slapstick humor. But the heart of this flick is filled with a message about the value found in the arms of family.
Don’t go into this Netflix revival expecting great educational material. It’s brainless, but mostly harmless.
Battles and destruction can feel very heavy for a flick aimed at an elementary school-aged audience.
The most disturbing element here is the demonic activity that seeps into nearly every minute of this unnecessarily long movie.
This funny, relatable country-pop tune finds Hayes singing about his easygoing high school sweetheart and wife of nearly 20 years.
It’s always nice to have someone in your corner, and this song is filled with lyrics about a dad who loves his girls.
Let’s not pretend that the early 2000s Gossip Girl was refined. But it pales in comparison to the HBO reboot.
The famous cat-and-mouse duo is back, engaging in the silly stunts that have carried them for more than 80 years.
Lorde’s latest expresses a longing for transcendence as she looks to nature for answers to life’s aches and troubles.
The series name fits, given the number of sins we see on screen.
The action and bravery on display in this PG-13 thriller will likely satisfy fans of Liam Neeson’s “skills.”
This profane show fits well within the HBO family, but it’s a horrific miss for yours.
If you’re looking for something to stimulate your kids minds while balancing screen time, why don’t you try these audiobook and audio drama options?
