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When Celebrities Take Their Own Lives
The suicide rate in the United States has increased dramatically in around the last two decades: 28% from 1999 to 2016, according to a just-released
Ocean’s 8 Pilfers the Prize
Just ask the Golden State Warriors: Sometimes it’s better to have a really strong team behind you than trying to win a title … solo.
Vodcast: Connecting With Our Kids in a Wireless World
For a long time—longer than maybe I want to admit, even—my professional life has revolved around helping families navigate this bewildering world of entertainment and
Culture Clips: Yeah, Being a Couch Potato is Bad For You
We’ve always known, deep down, that sittin’ on the couch to do nothin’ but watch TV probably isn’t the best way to spend one’s day.
Anything Coming Out on Streaming Services This June Worth Watching? Well …
Summer’s technically a couple weeks away yet, but for most of us, we’re emotionally already there. School’s either out or kids are counting the days
Solo Stays at No. 1 (But Loses Lots of Force)
Han Solo’s origin story may have held onto first place at the box office this weekend. But it got a little (ahem) Chewied up in
Presenting Plugged In’s Family Movie Nights Discussion Guide
My kids got out of school yesterday. They’re thrilled! Mom and Dad? We’re, um … thrilled? Summer is obviously a fantastic season for families to
Culture Clips: The Let’s-Think-About-What-We-Say-Before-Saying-It edition
This is why we can’t have nice things. Let’s start with Roseanne Barr, whose 2018 career trajectory looks a little like the flight of a
At Top of Charts, Solo Stands Alone
Perhaps we can expect three sure things in life: death, taxes, and anytime a Star Wars movie lands in theaters, it’ll hit No. 1. But
Vodcast: Rogues, Religion and Robot Romance in Solo: A Star Wars Story
I get the chance to talk with Paul Asay and Bob Hoose on the upcoming Star Wars Film: Solo. We dive into the appeal of
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