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You May Already Be a Phubber
Maybe you can relate to this scenario: It’s pretty late in the evening. Say, 9:37. (Give or take.) You’ve just put your last child to
Transformers Chugs to No. 1
Yes, it’s true that Transformers: The Last Knight was the weekend’s top movie, outdistancing Cars 3, Wonder Woman and every other competitor by a country
Culture Clips: The ‘It’s Tough to Be Famous’ Edition
Ah, celebrity, that fickle bestie of the entertainment world. One minute, you’re all, like, hangin’ out together at posh banquets, dressed to the nines and
Put Down that Paint Roller and Take Your (Tech-Free?) Vacation
I don’t know about you, but summer always means vacation for my family. I’m a strong believer in regular getaways. I think it’s healthy for
Cars 3 Drives to No. 1
There’s no question that Wonder Woman is a pretty tough lady. Until now, she withstood all challenges to her reign as the box office’s very
Fresh Stuff From E3 2017
The annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (or E3 for short) is the biggest, baddest, most bodacious gaming industry event to hit the world each year. And
Culture Clips: An MTV Writer Critiques Christian Movies
Many, if not most, Christian filmmakers long to reach out to those beyond the faithful fold with their films. It’s a laudable goal. And a
DC’s Superheroes are Super Spiritual
Wonder Woman isn’t just a pretty good superhero flick. It’s pretty spiritual, too. And it’s not just me saying that (though I did). Last Friday,
Wonder Woman Ties Up Mummy
Well, that’s a wrap. Never mind that Universal Pictures spent an estimated $125 million to make The Mummy. Or that it hired ageless action hero
Wonder Woman: The Hero We Didn’t Even Know We Were Waiting For
In our fractured cultural moment, the new movie Wonder Woman has accomplished something remarkable: It’s given us a story that resonates with viewers across the
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