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Miley, the Pope and the Web
I figured I’d be writing about Miley Cyrus today. It’s been days since we’ve written anything about this in-the-moment shock diva, and we certainly don’t
PG-13 Gun Violence Goes Through the Theatrical Roof
If it feels like gun violence in PG-13 movies has gotten more frequent lately, well, that’s because it has. Between 1985 and 2012, scenes featuring
A Few Private Thoughts
No one was much interested in watching a movie about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange: After only four weeks in theaters, The Fifth Estate has topped
Movie Monday: Thor’s Dark World Lights Up Box Office
Don’t argue with the man with the hammer. Particularly when the hammer flies. Thor: The Dark World pounded its way to an estimated $86.1 million,
Focus Friday: Does True Love Wait Anymore?
Recently, I was catching up with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while when he dropped this bombshell on me: “My son moved
The Bend of the Spears: Britney and Jesus Meet on Broadway
Tonight, audiences will see the story of Jesus Christ as told by Britney Spears. SPEARS: The Gospel According to Britney is a one-night-only production by
Internet on the Brain … Literally
What if you could connect to the Internet … just by thinking about it? Sound like science fiction? Perhaps. But a new wave of technology
Are Games the New Coffee—Deemed Bad for You for Years, Then Suddenly Good?
I’m not a big video game fan. I’m perfectly content to leave any stray affection for the beastly things in the capable hands and heart
Movie Monday: Ender’s Game
Newfangled videogaming warfare led by a bunch of wet-behind-the-ears whippersnappers? It was all too much for a certain bad grandpa. Last week’s mustachioed champion opted
Focus Friday: No More Waiting for National Adoption Month
Today, the first of November, launches a host of national-something-months. Did you know that November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month? Neither did I. It’s also
About Us
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 >>