Contributor: Kristin Smith

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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).

Boss Baby: Back in Business

A bit of toilet humor and a whole lot of pint-size sass mar this otherwise fun, funny addition to the Boss Baby franchise.

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Just Add Magic: Mystery City

When three kids become the guardians of a magical cookbook, something else magical happens: They learn to work together.

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Spenser Confidential

Mark Wahlberg stalking the streets of Boston, sporting his accent, a stream of profanity and beating up bad guys? Check.

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Believe

Rapper Meek Mill has faced his share of troubles. His song “Believe” shares important lessons about overcoming them.

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Charlie’s Angels (2019)

This reboot’s empowering messages are ultimately undermined by its content concerns.

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All the Bright Places

This YA adaptation features tons of teen drama as well as a storyline that perhaps glorifies suicide.

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What a Man Gotta Do

The Jonas Brothers return with yet another fun-filled earworm, this time one that focuses on their wives.

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The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia

Ashley graduated from college when she was 9. Now designing robots for NASA, the 15-year-old genius wants to learn what it’s like to be a normal teen.

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I Am Not Okay With This

This show, for all its mystery, isn’t captivating enough to keep you guessing and when you mix in the content issues, it’s not engaging enough to make you want to stay.

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Narcos: Mexico

This new story in Netflix’s Narcos saga takes us to a whole different country … but includes the same old problems.

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Changes

Justin Bieber is growing as a husband. But sometimes he lacks discretion with regard to the marital secretes he shares.

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For Life

Based on a true story, this ABC drama offers moments of inspiration and conviction–but plenty of problematic content to go with it.

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Intentions

Justin Bieber and Quavo team up for a sweet shout-out to the women they love.

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21 Bridges

If you saw Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther and want more of King T’Challa, you’ll not find him here.

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First Lady

Minor issues don’t detract too much from this sweet story’s emphasis on the power of perseverance and hope.

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