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Hey, It’s a Knockout!
Peer pressure is, and always has been, a pretty sketchy thing—especially if you’re a teen. Even the stupidest choices in the world can seem cool
Going Green
Recently I ran across a disturbing Associated Press article that began with this: “More teens are smoking dope, with nearly 1 in 10 lighting up
Tom Cruise and the Postmodern Spirit
Tom Cruise recently gave a well-publicized interview in Playboy, quotes from which made the rounds in all sorts of other news outlets. The 49-year-old actor
Movie Monday: Madagascar 3
It was a zoo this weekend at the local cineplex. And I’m not lion. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted won the Friday-Sunday box office tourney
What Do Your Apps Say About You?
I’ve got 120 apps on my iPad 2. My iPhone 4 sports 99 of ’em. I’ve got apps that range from the Holy Bible to
Some Marvel(ous) Heroes
We’ve got comic book movies making lots of money. We’ve got newly designated gay superheroes making headlines. But there’s one comic-book related tale that you
Oh, Those Golden Oldies
I’ve been on vacation the last couple of weeks in Orlando—searching for alligators and playing cards and spending altogether too much time waiting in line
Movie Monday: Snow White and the Huntsman
Who says we’ve outgrown fairy tales? Sure, our 21st-century culture may be a little more cynical and self-aware. Maybe some of us stifle eye-rolls when
What It Means to Be a Twit
I’m officially a twit. That’s what you call folks who use Twitter, right? I’m still new to this thing, so I’m not so sure of
What Have They Done With My Show?
As you probably already know, the TV networks’ cancellation and renewal lists are official. And after giving them a once over, I couldn’t help but
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 >>