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Are Disney Princesses Problematic?
I recently had a chance to sit down with Adam Holz and talk about the comments actresses Kristen Bell and Keira Knightley made about Disney
Culture Clips: It’s a Boo-tiful World
As we fill big bowls with candy in preparation for next week’s onslaught of little ghosts and goblins, then eat all the candy and fill
What’s the Hot Costume for Halloween? ‘The Influencer’
When I grow up I want to be… A veterinarian. A singer. An astronaut. I don’t know about you, but when I was a kid
Halloween Does Its Tricks, Gets Its Treats
Forget the candy corn. Forget the bite-size chocolate bars. Halloween came a-knocking this weekend, and audiences filled its bag with lots of cold, hard cash.
Why Watch a Movie That’s Going to Break My Heart?’ A Conversation With Director Dianne Dreyer
Plugged In reviews a lot of movies. My cohorts and I probably write about 200 reviews every year, covering just about every movie you’re likely
Culture Clips: Why Do People Want to Be Scared for Fun?
For most of us, being genuinely frightened is probably something we try to avoid in the real world. But when it comes to entertainment, the
Overcoming Your Biggest Fears with Gaming Technology
What are you most scared of? Snakes? Spiders? Heights? If your phobias are the run-of-the-mill variety, there’s a very good chance you’re in luck. Why?
Venom Gobbles Up Second Win
It was a crowded weekend at the box office. Four newcomers rolled relatively wide this weekend, and several other films debuted in limited release. But
Sometimes Free Costs Too Much
I get a lot of emails that make me scratch my head. I’m guessing you can relate. For instance, I regularly get one from a
Culture Clips: Heroes, Heels and Hacks
It’s not easy to find heroes these days. So it was nice to see Drew Brees, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and apparently all-around
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