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Entertainment, Media and Mental Health: The Influence of Social Media
This is the third part of a three-part series examining the connection between our entertainment/media culture and mental health, the latter of which is a
Culture Clips: What Do You Do With Your Phone at Night?
You’ve finished your day’s tasks. Maybe you’ve relaxed a bit. Your eyes are getting heavy, and it’s time for bed. What do you do with
Aladdin Flies to No. 1
It’s not as if Disney needs a magic lamp. It owns the year’s top two movies already. It’s filling its theme parks. And forget needing
Entertainment, Media and Mental Health: Psychoanalysis on the Screen
This is the second part of a three-part series examining the connection between our entertainment/media culture and mental health, the latter of which is a
Culture Clips: Tune In, Turn On and Drop Out
Yes, the fate of Westeros has been decided (at least on HBO). Fans know that Game of Thrones’ famed Iron Throne was [spoiler warning] claimed,
Game of … Critics?
To paraphrase something Bruce Banner once said, “Don’t make the fans angry. You wouldn’t like them when they’re angry.” Since the advent of social media,
John Wick Ends Endgame’s No. 1 Run
It took an R-rated action hero and a full month of attrition to knock Avengers: Endgame out of the box office’s catbird seat. John Wick:
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
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