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Night School Pays Off at the Box Office
Making a successful movie is tough. It takes skill. It takes craft. It takes, often, a little bit of luck. But sometimes, you gotta have
What Brought Down Bill Cosby? Social Media.
Bill Cosby, one-time comedian, actor, Jell-O salesman and “America’s Dad,” is spending another night in prison—his home for the next three to 10 years, according
Culture Clips: Apple’s Streaming Service Will Be Family-Friendly and … Religion Free?
Television has trended toward more explicit content for decades. With the arrival of Netflix, Amazon and Hulu—as well as the cultural ascendance of shows on
TV Wants to Make You Cry
I was watching Monday Night Football when I saw it last week: an ad for some new family-ish show that looked exactly like another hit
The Clock Strikes No. 1
Intrepid Plugged In reviewer Bob Hoose said of The House With a Clock in Its Walls, “One can only hope that wise parents are scared
What Does the Bible Say About Entertainment?
The Plugged In team has spent quite a lot of time lately strategizing what Plugged In will look like in the next five to 10
Culture Clips: Want to Help Keep Kids Mentally Healthy? Go to Church
I was never much of a church lover when I was a youngster. Such long sermons. So much standing and sitting and standing again. And,
Lots of Winners at the Emmys, But Families Were the Losers
Did you watch the Emmys? If so you’re one of a select few. Television’s annual awards gala posted a 7.4 rating—which might not mean much
Nun Better, Except the Predator
A win is a win, even if it’s an ugly one. But some are uglier than others. On the surface, The Predator did just fine.
Hey, Do You Guys Review Netflix Movies?’
Yes. That’s the short answer to the question in the title—and a question we’ve been hearing from our readers more and more frequently, I might
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 >>