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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
Movie Tuesday: Smith’s Back in ‘Black’
Earth’s mightiest heroes finally met a foe they could not vanquish at the box office: Will Smith. Nearly 10 years after he last donned a
Bright Lessons From the Dark Knight (Introduction)
It’s summertime already—at least as far as the movie studios are concerned—and that means one thing these days: superheroes. It officially started three weeks ago
Not Worth Mentioning?
Want to watch a trailer? They’re all on YouTube. Need to know where you’ve seen that balding character actor before? Cross-reference him on IMDb.com. It’s
Celebrities Just Seem to Grow on Vines
Ever wonder why there seem to be so many celebrities out there these days? Why every time you go to the supermarket you see about
In Facebook We (Don’t) Trust
What do you think of Facebook? That’s a question lots of people have been asking recently. In fact, the Associated Press and CNBC conducted a
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 >>