Contributor: Bret Eckelberry

Bret loves a good story—be it a movie, show, or video game—and enjoys geeking out about things like plot and story structure. He has a blast reading and writing fiction and has penned several short stories and screenplays. He and his wife love to kayak the many beautiful Colorado lakes with their dog.

Take Care With What You Share: The Exposure of Social Media & AI Chats

What you share on social media can affect a college application status. But recent AI chat exposures could also impact college dreams.

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Elijah Peel

‘Elijah Peel’ tells a redemptive tale with a Gospel-centered message despite a few discordant notes in the content department.

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On the Radar: Gen Z Friendships, Frozen Yogurt ‘Wellness’ and Cool Chess

Do the friends you make online count as “real” friends? Frozen yogurt is being marketed as a wellness food. And chess is cool again. (Or, maybe, for the first time?)

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one night only

One Night Only

‘One Night Only’ is a sex-obsessed romcom with some seriously mixed messages—and a rash of sexual situations and vulgar dialogue.

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On the Radar: Teens’ Adulting Worries, ‘Cigfluencers’ and AI Scammers

How to prepare your teen for adulthood. Why cigarette influencers are having a moment online. How to avoid human scammers using AI agents.

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ramageddon

Welcome to ‘RAMageddon’: How to Survive the Tech Industry’s Price Hikes

Have you heard of “RAMageddon?”No, it’s not a new Tron-meets-Mad Max-style sci-fi action flick. We’re living through it right now.

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the odyssey

The Odyssey

Director Christopher Nolan’s take on ‘The Odyssey’ is undoubtedly epic. But much like Odysseus’ voyage, there are some dangers here as well.

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the invite

The Invite

Monogamous marriage is scorned while polyamory is praised in the lecherous, vulgar and disquieting ‘The Invite.’

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the breadwinner

The Breadwinner

While it may not be a newfound comedy classic, families will find a lot to like in Nate Bargatze’s ‘The Breadwinner.’

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I Love Boosters

‘I Love Boosters’ doesn’t lack creativity. But this crime/comedy/fantasy surrealist satire falls short in decency and coherence.

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ChaO

‘ChaO’ is a creative, colorful anime with sweet messages about love and acceptance. But some content barnacles cling to its hull.

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Jacka–: Best and Last

‘Jacka–: Best and Last’ comes with all the perverse spectacle you’d expect from Johnny Knoxville’s shock-cringe comedy-stunt creation.

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Sergeant York

‘Sergeant York’ is a classic film about redemption, faith and courage. It’s equal parts patriotic and spiritually resonant.

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7 of the Best Pixar Movies for Family Movie Night

Plugged In has put together a list of the best Pixar movies that you can watch with your kids for a family movie night.

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disclosure day

Disclosure Day

‘Disclosure Day’ is at times entertaining, but spiritual spaciness and a lack of intrigue sap this summer blockbuster of its potency.

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