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Lisa Frankenstein Movie Poster: Lisa sits atop an electrified tanning bed next to an undead man in 1800s garb
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Lisa Frankenstein

age 15+

Iffy messages in zany but very violent monster romcom.

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Orion and the Dark

age 8+

Child faces fears in book-based fantasy; peril, scares.

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Mr. & Mrs. Smith

age 15+

Updated spy story is understated, smart, and violent.

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New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce

age 15+

Famous NFL bros talk football, life & pop culture; swearing.

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Mr. & Mrs. Smith

age 15+

Updated spy story is understated, smart, and violent.

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New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce

age 15+

Famous NFL bros talk football, life & pop culture; swearing.

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The Space Race movie poster: Black astronaut and spaceship illustration in foreground, lit moon and dark sky in background, and film's title The Space Race and other credits in light green and white letters
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The Space Race

age 11+
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Lyla in the Loop

age 5+
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Orion and the Dark

age 8+
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age 8+
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