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Watching the Oscars? Join Us!
On Sunday, March 2, movie glitterati will rush Hollywood’s Dolby Theater for the 86th Academy Awards, hoping to rip golden statuettes from the trembling hands
Buy ‘Em All
You have to admit: It’s a seriously circular strategy. If you see something offensive at a store, why not buy it? Huh? But wouldn’t that
The Psychology of Online Trolls
As all MMO players and most Internet users know, trolls are not just ugly gnarled creatures who live under bridges. Nor are they simply collectable
Movie Monday: Lego Kills 3 Days, Blows Past Pompeii
Who is “the Special?” Try The LEGO Movie. In February, this most blockish of blockbusters has been very special indeed. For the third straight week,
Oscar Nominees: Hope, Against All Odds
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer,” Paul wrote in Romans 12:12. Maybe a few characters from this year’s crop of
What Should Moviegoers Expect from ‘Noah’?
The latest controversial movie to test the old showbiz axiom “all publicity is good publicity” is the forthcoming film Noah from director Darren Aronofsky. The
Reaching People for Christ Via Film
“Among all varieties of evangelism, film makes one of the deepest impressions, even more than hearing a proclaimed message, reading words of Scripture or listening
A Mirror of Another Matter
I am not very fond of mirrors. Now, this is not a silica phobia. Nor is it a childhood fear of exploding glass shards that’s
Movie Monday: The LEGO Movie Bricks Out Competition
February is generally thought of as a cinematic wasteland—a month when studios dump their creative dregs on desperate audiences. But The LEGO Movie is proving
2014 Plugged In Movie Awards: “Best Movie” Winners
Announcing the winners of the second annual Plugged In Movie Awards! And the Golden Magnifier goes to … BEST CHRISTIAN MOVIE Nominees: Black Nativity, The Christmas
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology
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