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Hollywood’s Spin on America
I’m no Methuselah, but I can still remember a time when Hollywood was unapologetically pro-America. From conveying our ideologies and ingenuity to the integrity of
A Patriotic Pop Quiz
Chiseled monuments. Stars and stripes. Amber waves of grain. They’re just a few of the iconic images that come to mind as we celebrate America’s
From Film Star to Faithful Servant
Dolores Hicks never wanted to be a nun. From the time she was 7, Dolores had Hollywood in her sights. She wanted to become a
Movie Monday: Monsters Win (But Feel the Heat)
It was a tag-team battle royale this weekend at the box office, with odd couples in every corner. But when the defending champs are a
$50 Movie Tickets?
Would you pay $50 for a movie ticket? Wait, before you answer, consider that you’d be able to see the film in theaters two days
Will China Change Movies’ Messages?
What does the Chinese movie market have to do with the content of movies made in America? Until fairly recently, the answer might have been,
A Rock Star Talks Faith, Family and Philanthropy with Focus
My first real exposure to U2 was when I was about 15. The band had just released The Unforgettable Fire, and “Pride (In the Name
Movie Monday: Monsters University
A horde of zombies may have invaded theaters across the country this weekend. But when it comes to scaring up money, those running dead can’t
Facebook Spurs Organ Donation
Facebook boasts some 1.1 billion users around the world. But the juggernaut social networking site has also inspired some less than flattering headlines the last
Just One More Selfie For the Record
With the digital age upon us, it appears that everything is in flux. Even the venerable old photograph—an art form that was birthed way back
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 >>