In today’s post I answer the question “Why do you review visual media?” Through answering this question I reveal how visual content bypasses rational thinking through emotional manipulation, how algorithms actively curate what families see without their awareness, and why passive consumption makes problematic messages slip past critical defenses, among other surprising conclusions. Come join me as I cite the research behind our methodology and explain why it’s so crucial to analytically consider visual media when making family media decisions. You might be surprised by what the science reveals about how movies, TV shows, and online video actually influence your family.

