Plugged In Blog

Kingsman: Golden Circle Lassos IT
It’s usually good to be the king. And so it is for Kingsman: Golden Circle, which relegated IT to second place at the box office

Lecrae: ‘The Lord Chastens Whom He Loves’
Editor’s Note: Rapper Lecrae’s new album, All Things Work Together, drops today (Plugged In will review it soon). With featured mainstream performers such as Ty

Culture Clips: Emmys Put on a Red Shawl
Back in the day, television was considered something of a cultural unifier—the very definition of mass entertainment that would serve as a focal point for

Vodcast: Meet Mully
How much difference can one person really make? The forthcoming documentary Mully addresses that question with the story of one remarkable man’s life and the

IT Still a Hit
After a second-straight week at the top of the box office, one thing should be abundantly clear: IT ain’t clowning around. The high-grossing (and kind

The Great Television Content Rush Gets a Bit … Purer
Way back yonder, folks came out West to find a new life, raise families and … well, who am I kidding, get stinkin’ rich. They’d

Culture Clips: Hey, Siri! Can You Tell Me How to Pay for You?
Apple unveiled its nifty new iPhone yesterday—one that weighs in at a delicate 6.14 ounces and costs a hefty $999. What do you get for

Entertainment versus The Downers of Life
Life’s just a downer, right? Well, maybe not totally, but it sure can feel that way—even here in the good old U.S. of A. A

IT Floats to the Top
Pennywise is dollar rich. IT pulled a truly staggering estimated $123.1 million into its dark sewers and, ironically, breathed a little life into a moribund

Why Do Christians Struggle to Make Good Movies?
Christians can make good movies. No doubt about it. Most of us have seen one. But I think that most of us, even most Christian
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 >>