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Bill and Ted Face the New Mutants
Sure, the movie biz isn’t quite as lively as it used to be. But as movie theaters slowly pry their doors back open, the cinematic
Cardi B Defends Explicit Hit as ‘Normal’
Cardi B’s latest hit, “WAP,” has topped the charts and stirred up enormous commentary and controversy over the last several weeks. Plugged In hasn’t reviewed
The Plugged In Show, Episode 40: Hamilton’s Cultural Encore
Alexander Hamilton’s been dead for more than 200 years. What relevance could the guy possibly have to those of us living in the 21st-century? Turn
Apps That Might Actually Be Worthwhile for Your Family
Let’s face it, new apps are being cranked out for you and your kids’ phones every day. And, of course, being a careful parent, the
The Plugged In Show, Episode 39: When Pop Stars Outgrow Our Kids
Taylor Swift is back with a new album, Folklore. On it, she reflects on her life and some of her painful experiences. One member of
How to Help Your Kids Thrive During the 2020 School Year
You probably already rolled your eyes reading this title. Thriving this year?! More like surviving… Let’s be honest, this school year, what with so many
Are You Ready to Go Back To the Movies?
Don’t look now, but that dusty, deserted, possibly haunted multiplex near you may be getting set to open again. According to Entertainment Weekly, AMC is
Boys State Shows Us Democracy in Action—For Better and Worse
As you hop across your channels and streaming services, looking for something (anything?) new to watch, you might cross paths with Boys State, a documentary
The Plugged In Show, Episode 38: Navigating the Impact of Television on Our Lives
Since its inception, television has exerted enormous influence in the myriad ways it can influence us and shape our culture’s values. That’s arguably been even
What We Get—and Lose—by Turning History Into Entertainment
History, they say, is written by the victors. We might also say that history’s written by the entertainers. That’s not necessarily a bad thing—but it
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