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Family guide to new movie releases
'TWISTERS'
Rated PG-13 for intense action and peril, some language and injury images.
What it’s about: A group of scientists and storm chasers tangle with tornadoes in Oklahoma during a busy outbreak of storms.
The kid attractor factor: Kids and teens might be drawn to the action/action and thrills.
Good lessons/bad lessons: You can't lets...Read more
Family guide to new movie releases
'LONGLEGS'
Rated R for bloody violence, disturbing images and some language.
What it’s about: A young female FBI agent tracks down a mysterious serial killer.
The kid attractor factor: This is a creepy and terrifying horror thriller — not much appeal for kids.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Sometimes the answers we seek are within.
Violence:...Read more
Billboards seek to reunite decades-old kids' drawings with their now-grown creators
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The two Sanford, Florida, students used crayons to draw self portraits, then turned their artwork over to Crayola, the famous art-supply company, which 20 years ago was collecting kids’ drawings to display in galleries across the country.
“I hope one day to be in an art gallery or in a famous museum,” wrote Emily, then a ...Read more
Family guide to new movie releases
'DESPICABLE ME 4'
Rated PG for action and rude humor.
What it’s about: Supervillain Gru and family have to go into witness protection after a threat from a rival. Wacky high jinks ensue.
The kid attractor factor: It's animated and it features Minions.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Try to find the root of the problem before things spiral out of...Read more
Too much screen time harms children, experts agree. So why do parents ignore them?
LOS ANGELES -- Parents are bombarded with a dizzying list of orders when it comes to screen time and young children: No screens for babies under 18 months. Limit screens to one hour for children under 5. Only "high-quality" programming. No fast-paced apps. Don't use screens to calm a fussy child. "Co-view" with your kid to interact while ...Read more
Family guide to new movie releases
'HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA - CHAPTER 1'
Rated R for violence, some nudity and sexuality.
What it’s about: A sprawling interconnected narrative about a group of settlers in the Old West descending on a place of promise called Horizon.
The kid attractor factor: Not much, this is more of an adult drama.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Guns, guns ...Read more
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