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Ralph Breaks the Box Office
Have a nice Thanksgiving, dear reader? Had your fill of turkey? Asking Santa Claus for roomier sweatpants? Well, my friends, you have company. You’re not
Culture Clips: Closing the Book on Magazines?
The world will have a few more trees in the future … but fewer magazines. Back in the most ancient of days, when the internet
Can 13 Reasons Why be tragically influential? A Grieving Mom Says Yes, and Why.
When researching a book I wrote about media discernment, I found scores of studies linking numerous negative human behaviors to entertainment. For instance, researchers believe
Grindelwald Grabs Gold
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald stole the box-office championship win this weekend, snatched an estimated $62.2 million in North America. (We won’t blame the
Culture Clips: How Often Do You Check Your Phone?
If you’ve ever wondered whether you check your phone more, less or about the same amount as “normal” people, well, here’s your baseline: 52 times
How Stan Lee Changed the World
As you’ve probably heard by now, Stan Lee died yesterday at the age of 95. Many have eulogized Lee as a “comics legend,” and that’s
The Grinch in a Cinch
In theaters high and theaters low, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch stole the whole show. It earned $66 million, or so they say, The weekend’s top
What’s New and Streaming for Families This November
Elections, family gatherings, brisk winter weather, thankfulness and food. Such are the joys of November. Well OK, politicians, icy roadways and some prickly family members
Culture Clips: Are Conservative Stars Keeping Quiet?
Many celebrities these days adopt political views that tend to align with liberal positions and politicians. But what about those who don’t? What price might
NFL Star Benjamin Watson Announces Wife’s Pregnancy via Heartwarming TD Celebration
NFL touchdown celebrations have been the cause of much conversation—and consternation—over the years. Should planned celebrations be allowed? How much is too much? And what
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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 >>