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Mom Says: An Apple iOS 12 a Day
So, you were passing by the watercooler at work or standing in the church lobby before the service, and you heard someone say that Apple
Culture Clips: The Most Unlikely Superhero: Fred Rogers
In a world where superhero movies rake in hundreds of millions at the box office, a film that’s made $12.7 million so far might not
What a Rescue in Thailand Can Teach Us About Entertainment … and Life
It’s nice to read a happy ending now and then. Like much of the world, I’ve been following the story of a Thailand soccer team—12
Ant-Man and the Wasp Make a Big Impact
Disney and Marvel may have trotted out their two tiniest superheroes this weekend. But the pair made a pretty big impact. Ant-Man and the Wasp
Vodcast: A Tiny Conversation About Ant-Man and the Wasp
I enjoy the occasional superhero movie like the rest of the world, but I wouldn’t call myself a diehard fan. Good thing—for this vodcast, at
What’s New and Streaming for Families This July
You’ve eaten your hot dogs, doused your sparklers and gobbled down a slice or two of apple pie. Now, what are you going to do
Abraham Lincoln’s Entertainment: “It Gave Him an Hour or Two of Freedom.”
Americans celebrate our Independence Day tomorrow—a day full of hot dogs and fireworks and family and friends for many folks. But for history wonks like
Fallen Kingdom Burns up the Box Office Again
Every dinosaur has its day, they say. Or, in the case of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, about 10 of ’em … and counting. Fallen Kingdom
Jurassic World and Our Own Fallen Kingdom
It’s been said that people are made of stories, and I believe it’s true. So it’s telling that our own collective story begins with a
Culture Clips: The Kanye by Kanye West Edition
For years, faith-based films have been largely ignored in the secular entertainment establishment. They never— I’ma let you finish, faith-based film guy. But first, we
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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 >>