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Do Kids Even Want AI?
A whole new generation is growing up with AI in their back pocket—but what do these kids think about this technology being forced into their childhoods?
Finding Faith in Frightening Films: Five Horror Flicks That Dig Deeper
For a lot of Christians, horror movies are a hard pass. First off, who wants to be scared? Who wants your kids to be scared?
Movie Monday: Endgame’s Extra Three Minutes Topples Spidey’s Top Five Run
The re-release of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ stole the box office win this weekend from every new film currently in theaters.
On the Radar: Europe’s AI Emotion Ban, Doomscrolling and Is Silent Mode Better for You?
The EU plans to ban AI chatbots simulating emotions with kids. Is doomscrolling informative? And is turning your phone on silent a good thing?
To Catch Viewership: The Ethics of ‘To Catch a Predator’
With the release of ‘Primetime,’ Chris Hansen and his early 2000s series are more relevant than they’ve been in years. But can this entertainment truly be classified as justice?
Teens Using Surreal Humor to Cope
Teens are gravitating to strange online humor. Is that a good thing?
Movie Monday: To Competitors, ‘Resident Evil’ Looks Scary in Win
Hollywood has been on a tear in 2026. A big reason for that turnaround has been the surprising success of horror movies …
Nervous About Netflix’s Narnia
Netflix teams up with director Greta Gerwig to bring Narnia to audiences in new and potentially problematic ways.
5 Best Nintendo Switch Games for Families (That We’ve Reviewed So Far)
The Nintendo Switch has a plethora of family-friendly games. Here are the best we’ve reviewed so far.
Accessing Everything, Owning Nothing: Teens and Physical Media
Teens are choosing physical albums and movies over streaming. Is this just a trend, or something deeper?
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