Contributor: Paul Asay

Plugged In dives into 2005’s ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,’ unpacking why this fantasy film is such a beloved classic in many homes.

‘Predator: Badlands’ is the most navigable film in the Predator franchise. But given the franchise’s problematic history, that’s not saying much.

The newest season of Netflix’s Stranger Things continues to blend ’80s nostalgia with ever-darker spiritual content and horrific violence.

After the penultimate episode of ‘Stranger Things,’ many Christians may have felt that they were being force-fed by one of Vecna’s tentacles.

‘The Plague’ is more than just the film’s name. It describes how perhaps we should treat this film itself: Avoid it, or feel sick.

‘Sentimental Value’ may be mostly in Norwegian, but it still speaks powerfully about some difficult issues. Alas, what it says isn’t always that positive.

Song Sung Blue plays some dissonant notes. But the movie’s likable characters, its sometimes heartwarming messages and buoyant soundtrack help hide those problems.

Christmastime is story time. Maybe we gather ‘round the dinner table and read all about the very first Christmas—right from the Bible. Maybe we hunker down by the Christmas tree and sink into classic Christmas tales such as The Gift of the Magi or The …

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ catalogues the making of one of the artist’s most memorable albums. But the film takes viewers to some problematic places.

‘Is This Thing On?’ has some unexpectedly resonant thoughts on marriage but also pervasive profanity and plenty of sexually charged jokes.

A24’s ‘Marty Supreme’ is the bloodiest, foulest, most obscene movie about table tennis that you’ll ever see.

We’ve seen a lot of shows this year (well, just like every year). This time, check out our top shows from both Christian and secular sources.

‘Little Disasters’ deals with child abuse and postpartum depression. But its other content concerns make it a bit of a disaster itself.

The late Rob Reiner directed some classic films. Plugged In had a chance to talk with Rob Reiner in 2010, and you can listen to it here.

‘The Housemaid’ is clever, forgettable and quite problematic in a great many ways.