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Entertainment, Media and Mental Health: Celebs Speak Out
Editor’s Note: If you’ve read anything from us here at Plugged In within the last few months, you’ve probably stumbled across an article or two
Culture Clips: The Dumb Side Effects of Smartphones
You have a smartphone, right? Well, put it down. Right now. (Unless, of course, you’re reading this on your phone. In which case, finish reading,
‘I Did It Funny for Funny.’ A Conversation With the Late Tim Conway
Tim Conway could make you weep in the very best of ways. The comedian, who died today at the age of 85, did it all
Endgame Escapes Detective Pikachu
Detective Pikachu came to catch ‘em all—all of us moviegoers, that is. But let’s face it: No matter how cute the little electric rascal might
A Plugged In Conversation With UglyDolls Director Kelly Asbury
We live in a world that says what matters most is looking good on the outside. But in his new animated movie UglyDolls, veteran director
Culture Clips: Goodbye Hello
Goodbyes are hard. We’ve had to say a bunch of them lately, from Boyz in the Hood director John Singleton, who died late last month,
What’s New and Streaming for Families In May (2019)
May flowers. May Day. Maypole. May I please have another? May is one of those wonderful months that fills us with thoughts of renewal and
Endgame Still Unstoppable
Endgame, smash. Forget Thanos. The real titan in theaters is Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame. The movie made hulkish amounts of money again this weekend, turning its
Can a TV Show Kill? It’s a Complicated Question.
Underneath the reviews, the blog posts, the vodcasts and Twitter missives, Plugged In is built on one basic premise: Media matters. The entertainment we consume—the
Culture Clips: The Surprisingly Long History of Spoilers
Ah, spoilers. Fans of hit franchises and movies with twists hate ’em. And in the internet-connected age in which we live, avoiding them—whether we’re talking
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 >>