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Is Mulan Worth Shelling Out 30 Bucks For? The Answer is a Definite … Maybe.
Back in March, many movie-goers (myself included) were disappointed when theaters closed and Disney decided to push back the release date for its highly anticipated
10 Family Friendly Films Streaming in September (2020)
Well, Labor Day has come and gone, gang. My, how the social-distancing time has flown. But they’re starting to open theaters and offer up some
The Plugged In Show, Episode 41: Entertainment’s Sexualization of Young Girls
Just from the name, Netflix’s Cuties would sound like it’d be … cute, right? Cute is what we call babies. Puppies. Maybe the occasional small
If a Tenet Falls in the Forest …
It’s seems like forever and an age ago that we actually got excited about blockbuster, tent-pole movies in theaters. But this week, it feels a
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
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