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For about 25 years now, Plugged In has done its best to help you walk through the strange, exciting and sometimes perilous world of entertainment.
Film Is a Drug
The title of this blog, “Film Is a Drug,” comes from a quote from a well-known person. The full statement is this: Film is a
The Robot Secret Is Out
Robots, robots, robots. I’ve got to admit that ever since I was a kid, I’ve been really interested in robots. I’ve devoured robot short stories
Great Scott! Batman v. Superman Bashes Records at Box Office
Despite critics lobbing kryptonite at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight did just fine for themselves. Indeed,
Vodcast: Is Fuller House Bad TV?
What is one to make of Fuller House? The much-anticipated reboot/sequel/continuance of the popular 80s sitcom, Full House, has been widely panned since making its debut
If I Were an ‘Owlegory,’ What Would I Be?
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to notice that our world is awash in what’s affectionately become known as content. And whatever sort of content
Feeding Time Again for Zootopia
Foxes live, on average, about five years. Wild rabbits—depending, of course, on the number of foxes in the neighborhood—typically live three. At this rate, it’s
Vodcast: Miracles from Heaven and the Sticky Business of Message Movies
Some movies seem more interested in pushing a point than telling a story. You know the ones I’m talking about! Some of you hate them
A Lesson in Media Influence … from a Girl Scout Troop
Girl Scout cookie season is over in most parts of the country, I think. No longer can I run out and buy, on a whim,
Zootopia Roars Again
When one of your movie’s main stars is an animated rabbit, it makes sense, that the movie itself might hop the competition. Zootopia did just
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 >>