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The Last Jedi is 2017’s Last Word
We’ve put away our tiny hats and paper horns. We’ve stopped pondering what “Auld Lang Syne” means for another year. Yes, we’ve opened the book
Pop Culture’s Top 10 Movers and Shakers (2017 Edition)
The outgoing year is often depicted as an old, tired man with a beard down to his knees. But this year, that depiction felt all

A Few of My Favorite Things, Part 3
Recently, Plugged In surveyed many of our users regarding a number of things we needed to know to better serve you. If you were one

Star Wars Takes Two
During a busy holiday weekend, the Force once again reigned supreme. Star Wars: The Last Jedi pocketed an estimated $100.7 million over the four-day weekend

Watch This Christmas Video of ‘The Shepherd’
Nearly every family has a Christmas tradition they hold dear. Lighting an advent candle. Going to church on Christmas Eve, then home for presents. Viewing

Vodcast: How The Last Jedi Is a Religious Movie
Star Wars has long been a cultural powerhouse, but the saga itself is powered by a strange, supernatural element that undergirds its universe: the Force.

Culture Clips: The Force is Grouchy With This One
Our newsfeeds have been filled with a lot of serious news as of late. And we here at Culture Clips Central have dutifully reported much

Don’t Bully Yourself: Listen to What God Says
“I’ll always be alone.” “I’m not enough.” “I’ll never be able to.” And the list continues… Have you ever said something like this? Or maybe

The Last Jedi Takes to Hyperspace
The Bible tells us the last will be first one day. Alas, the last are rarely first on earth these days … unless, of course,
Television Tops 2017: Paul Asay’s Year-End Picks
Most of television’s nicknames are severely dated. How can it be called the “tube” when most of our HDTV’s don’t even have tubes anymore? I’ve
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