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PG-Movie Dominance, AI Slop & SkinnyTok: 2025 in Review
As we all prepare to ring in a new year, the Plugged In team decided to take a look back on the year that was
Movie Monday: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Mines Another Victory
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ stayed on top of the box office for the second week in a row, undaunted by the fangs of newcomer ‘Anaconda.’
Pop Culture’s Top 10 Movers and Shakers (2025 Edition)
Plugged In takes a look at some of the people who shaped the world of entertainment and tech this year … for good or ill. Let’s dive in!
Christmas Roundtable: Why We Love Our Holiday Stories
Christmastime is story time. Maybe we gather ‘round the dinner table and read all about the very first Christmas—right from the Bible. Maybe we hunker
Movie Monday: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Burns Down Competition
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ continues James Cameron’s box office success with the Avatar franchise; Angel’s ‘David’ makes a splash, too.
On the Radar: Teens’ Internet Use, ‘Slop’ and No Phones for Preteens
The number of teens online “almost constantly” is dropping. Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year is “slop.” Study says smartphones harm preteens’ health.
Best TV Shows of 2025: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks
We’ve seen a lot of shows this year (well, just like every year). This time, check out our top shows from both Christian and secular sources.
The Plugged In Team’s Favorite Christmas Movies
This year, Plugged In is offering up some of our personal favorite Christmas films to consider adding to your family’s holiday mix.
From 2010, an Interview With Rob Reiner
The late Rob Reiner directed some classic films. Plugged In had a chance to talk with Rob Reiner in 2010, and you can listen to it here.
New Release Roundtable: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ and ‘David’
The Avatar franchise returns to movie screens this Friday with Avatar: Fire and Ash. The third film in director James Cameron’s billion-dollar franchise is sure
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