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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.

rule breakers

Rule Breakers

This feel-good story focuses on a brave woman in Afghanistan who recruits girls to compete in an international robotics competition, despite fierce opposition.

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screen fast

Screen Fast 2025 Starts Today!

Join us for Plugged In’s Screen Fast 2025, which officially kicks off today!

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the jesus film

The Jesus Film

‘The Jesus Film’ depicts the life and ministry of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke, and it’s still impacting viewers 45 years after its initial release.

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riff raff

Riff Raff

Violent, suggestive and profane, ‘Riff Raff’ is one film families will likely want to leave out by the curb.

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o brother where art thou

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

While not without some content issues, this film set in the 1930s American South tells a powerful story of faith, failings and the redemptive power of God.

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the room next door

The Room Next Door

‘The Room Next Door’ delivers a ham-fisted anti-life message alongside casual conversations about sex, drug use and some harsh language.

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bridget jones: mad about the boy

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Full of relentlessly suggestive content and harsh language, ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ is a diary entry not worth reading.

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screen fast

Three Surprising Benefits of a “Screen Fast”

Maybe you’re wondering why a fast from screens would be a good thing to do. Here are three surprising benefits of doing a screen fast …

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green and gold

Green and Gold

Though ‘Green and Gold’ has some rough edges, it delivers a heartfelt message that many families will be able to cheer for.

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back in action

Back in Action

‘Back in Action’ is an action comedy with a surprisingly sweet pro-family message … but a fair number of content issues as well.

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kraven the hunter

Kraven the Hunter

Stuffed with violence, gore, harsh language and vague mysticism, ‘Kraven the Hunter’ strays far outside family-friendly territory.

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american primeval

American Primeval

The American frontier could be a grim, lawless place. But Netflix’s ‘American Primeval’ seems to revel in showing us the worst of the West.

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ai video generator

Should Kids Use AI Video Generators?

AI video generators are becoming more accessible – for adults and kids. Should your child be exploring the realm of AI-generated video?

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y2k

Y2K

The real Y2K prompted fears of a tech apocalypse. This R-rated version imagines an AI takeover while teen misfits fight to survive.

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the six triple eight

The Six Triple Eight

‘The Six Triple Eight’ is an inspiring story about Black female soldiers who persevered in the face of incredible challenges during World War II.

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