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An Interview With Mully
The new documentary Mully tells the inspiring story of a remarkable African man who went from poverty to riches, then used his riches to combat
Culture Clips: How True Are ‘Based on a True Story’ Movies?
We’ve seen it many times at the outset of a movie: “Based on a True Story.” And if you’re taking a careful look at what’s
The Internet: 2017’s Newest Brain?
As a former high school English and Spanish teacher, I’ve seen the pros and the woes of technology in the classroom. I was never one
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
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