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Movie Monday: Familiar Holdovers Bury ‘The Mummy’
Hey, Hollywood! Are you taking note? Good, strong, clean movies continue to (ahem) clean up at the box office.
On the Radar: Social Media Pressure, ‘Nudify’ Apps and Family Meals
Teens feel pressure from peers to join social media. Apple and Google both failed to remove “nudify” apps from their stores. Studies say sharing meals as a family can reduce risk of substance abuse.
The Theology Of … Doom
Believe it or not, Doom is far more complex than a guy who rips and tears his way through the forces of Hell. We’ll explain how here.
Thanks, AI: The New Danger of Promptware
The widespread adoption of AI has brought with it some new security vulnerabilities. One such issue? The rise of “promptware.”
The Problem with “Dark Romance” (VIDEO)
What is dark romance? What are the problems with it? And are we seeing more of it in today’s widely accepted popular culture?
Movie Monday: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Soars to New Heights
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ continued its flight through the box office stratosphere, eclipsing all other films.
BePresent – Screen Time App Review
BePresent promises to help users get control of their screentime habits. We reviewed the app to see how it works.
Family Bonds and the Loneliness Crisis
A new study suggests that teens who have good, loving family bonds will likewise have a better shot at a happy life.
Video Games: Boon or Bane?
How do video games influence those immersed in them? Or, to put it another way, are video games ultimately a boon for players? Or a bane?
We Loved ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.’ Are Video Game Movies the New Hollywood Cheat Code? Plus, an Interview with ‘A Great Awakening’s Joshua Enck (VIDEO)
Does ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ prove Hollywood is getting better at making video game movies? Plus, an interview with Joshua Enck!
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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 >>