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Movie Monday: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Jams to No. 1
A reggae pioneer proved to be stronger than the latest Sony superhero—at least at the box office. Bob Marley: One Love didn’t have to worry
On the Radar: Why ‘Hurkle-Durkling,’ ‘Dopamine Fasting,’ and Zyn Nicotine Pouches Are Trending
‘Hurkle-Durkling’ Isn’t Necessarily Bad – But That Doesn’t Mean Everyone Should Do It What? “Hurkle-durkle” comes from an old Scottish term meaning “to lie in
Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Christian Movies (2024)
It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Christian Movies.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 221: How Romcoms Influence Us
How do romcoms influence us? And how can that influence be healthy or hurtful?
AI Girlfriends (And Other Things)
The first thing we should ask in a blog that’s predominantly about AI girlfriends is, well, are they really a thing?
The Theology Of … Pokémon
This serves as a helpful primer for parents looking to understand the spirituality presented in Pokémon.
Movie Monday: ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Can’t Scare Off ‘Argylle’
Super Bowl weekend is traditionally one of the slowest cinematic weekends of the year. But the weekend seemed particularly sluggish in 2024.
On the Radar: ‘Legging Legs,’ AI Creativity, and the Connection Between Asthma and Cannabis Use
What are ‘legging legs’? How is AI affecting creativity in children? What is the connection between marijuana use and asthma?
Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Adults (2024)
It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Movie for Adults.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 220: Navigating Children’s Television Landmines
No amount of parental controls can filter out worldview issues or alternative lifestyles from kids’ shows. So what’s a parent to do?
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology
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