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Commitment and Influence, Hollywood and Us
A couple weeks ago I was casually thumbing through the Nov. 19 issue of Entertainment Weekly when I noticed that several actor profiles all had
Voyages Are Best Made Together
I’m reading The Voyage of the Dawn Treader out loud to my daughter. Granted, she’s nearly 17 and could read the book on her own.
Have I Got a Deal For You!
Something big just happened in the world of virtual online gaming, but in order to get across just how big it was, I’ve got to
Feeling Flirty? It Might Be Your Shopping Bag
It was just a shopping bag from Neiman Marcus! A big sack that was tattered at its corners and sprawled inconveniently across the kitchen counter.
Harry and the Hair
Harry Potter’s latest adventure has topped the box office for at least one more week. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 narrowly bested
Giving Thanks and Finding Deals
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays—a time filled with family, food and (of course) football. It’s a time of reflection and, well, thanksgiving, as
Subtle Twist in Tangled
I can’t believe I missed it. After nearly 20 years of analyzing films for Plugged In, you’d think I would have been more perceptive. But
Content, Context and Ratings
Last week brought word that movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s independent studio, The Weinstein Company, is suing the Motion Picture Association of America for its ratings
Movie Monday: The First Deathly Hallows
The Hallows were far from deadly for Harry Potter and his mates. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 worked its magic on the
Cutting the Cord (and the Hair)
Today, with the official release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, the blockbuster fantasy franchise is nearing its final curtain call. And
About Us
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>