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Oscar’s Would-Be Winners Lose Out on Family Friendliness
Believe it or not, Oscar and Plugged In can sometimes agree on what makes a great movie. Sure, the Academy Awards will always have its
12 Strong Can’t Outmuscle Jumanji
The juggernaut that is Jumanji just keeps chugging along. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle—a movie predicated on a magical board game—continues to claim a monopoly
Culture Clips: The Holy Throwers Edition
Anyone who watched the Minnesota Vikings pull off a near-miraculous win against the New Orleans Saints last weekend probably saw Case Keenum—a one-time backup quarterback
Jumanji Wins Another
Let me start with a confession: I just didn’t see the juggernaut that is the new Jumanji coming. Oh, sure. I knew the pedigree. The
Vodcast: What Would Paddington Do?
Paddington 2 lands in theaters today. And if you missed this lovable stuffed bear’s big-screen debut back in 2015, well, suffice it to say this sequel
Russell Brand’s Unexpected Journey: From Addiction to … Jesus?
If you had to choose five celebrities whom you thought were least likely to have a spiritual encounter with Jesus, who would be on your
Culture Clips: A Window Into the World of Teens
It’s not easy being a teen. Never has been, never will be. How are today’s adolescents navigating that vast pubescent wasteland? Both teens and the
Finding Truth at the Golden Globes
The Golden Globes this year offered a lot of what awards shows typically offer: lots of awards, lots of star power, lots of sometimes awkward
Jumanji Hikes to Top of Box Office
What does it take to knock the biggest hit of 2017 off the box office’s top perch? A big Rock, apparently. Jumanji: Welcome to the
You’re Taking Your Kid to That Horror Movie? Really?
As a movie critic, I’m encouraged to be judgmental. But when it comes to other people’s personal lives or the choices I see somebody make
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