Betsy Bozdech

Jan 24, 2025 | awfj.org | Jennifer Merin |Betsy Bozdech

Essays Guest Posts Reviews  Dahomey, the new beautiful documentary from director Mati Diop, addresses the forces that wrested history from its original owners, and interrogates what it means to try and recompense for the past. The film plays witness to an unprecedented moment – the return by France of 26 objects (26 out of many thousands) to Benin – the once Kingdom of Dahomey (1600-1904).

Nov 19, 2024 | commonsensemedia.org | Betsy Bozdech

age 10+ Dazzling musical adaptation defies gravity of scary scenes. Parents need to know that Wicked (also known as Wicked: Part 1) is the first half of the movie adaptation of the blockbuster Broadway musical (itself based on Gregory Maguire's far more mature book).

Oct 20, 2024 | awfj.org | Betsy Bozdech

0 Flares 0 Flares × In 2019, a survey conducted for the streaming service Tubi revealed that the average age at which people see their first horror movie is 10 years old. While that doesn’t necessarily mean that all kids are in the same boat, we’ve all noticed members of the PG crowd at decidedly R-rated movies. What’s the level of fear they experience during these movies, and how do onscreen blood and gore influence their social expectations?

Jun 12, 2024 | commonsensemedia.org | Betsy Bozdech

A Lot or a Little? What you will—and won't—find in this movie. a little Not biologically accurate in terms of how memory and emotions work, but kids will learn a bit about different parts of the mind (stream of consciousness, long-term memory, imagination), as well as important lessons about empathy, teamwork, and self-control.

Dec 8, 2023 | commonsensemedia.org | Betsy Bozdech

We know that media profoundly affects kids' social, emotional, and physical development. That's part of the reason why it's important for kids to be exposed to inspiring stories about innovative, influential women—to reinforce the fact that women can do anything and everything. As our ratings and reviews team looked across our picks for our annual Best Of lists in movies, TV shows, podcasts, books, and games, we were encouraged when we found positive trends around female representation in 2023.