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America (And the World) Adores Captain America
We Americans do love our superheroes. Audiences forked over $132.4 million to Deadpool in his opening weekend. They dropped another $166 million to watch the
4 Ways to Motivate Kids to Read More
They say that the apple never falls far from the tree, but in my son’s case that’s not always true. And I mean that in
When Bono Met Eugene
Rock stars and theologians generally inhabit separate spheres of influence. But every now and then, their orbits intersect in unexpected ways. Such is the case
The App That Adds, Subtracts … and Covers Up
Have you ever heard of a Stonefish? No? Well, it’s a fish found in the coastal region of the Indo-Pacific. And it sports one of
Jungle Book Covers Third Straight Win
Kaa, the massive snake in Disney’s The Jungle Book, is not a character that many would want to emulate. But the movie itself has taken
Vodcast: How Porn and Pop Culture Intertwine
Here’s a surprisingly controversial statement for you: pornography is a problem. There it is. We said it. We mean it. Not only has pornography been
What Is Google Trying to Tell Us?
We’re coming up to the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death (May 3). It seemed like a good opportunity to talk about England’s most famous
Jungle Book Slithers to Another Win
The Huntsman became the hunted at the box office this weekend, which just goes to show the fiercest animal in the entertainment jungle might just
Thinking About Prince and Eternal Peace
When I heard that Prince had passed, my first thought was a hope that he had finally found true peace. My second was to wonder
What Does the Truth Feel Like?
Every now and then when I’m reviewing music for Plugged In, I’ll come across a lyric from an artist that succinctly encapsulates some aspect of
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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 >>