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Feeling Flirty? It Might Be Your Shopping Bag
It was just a shopping bag from Neiman Marcus! A big sack that was tattered at its corners and sprawled inconveniently across the kitchen counter.
Harry and the Hair
Harry Potter’s latest adventure has topped the box office for at least one more week. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 narrowly bested
Giving Thanks and Finding Deals
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays—a time filled with family, food and (of course) football. It’s a time of reflection and, well, thanksgiving, as
Subtle Twist in Tangled
I can’t believe I missed it. After nearly 20 years of analyzing films for Plugged In, you’d think I would have been more perceptive. But
Content, Context and Ratings
Last week brought word that movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s independent studio, The Weinstein Company, is suing the Motion Picture Association of America for its ratings
Movie Monday: The First Deathly Hallows
The Hallows were far from deadly for Harry Potter and his mates. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 worked its magic on the
Cutting the Cord (and the Hair)
Today, with the official release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, the blockbuster fantasy franchise is nearing its final curtain call. And
Murder, We Like
We Americans love our hot dogs. We love our apple pie. We love our baseball. And we especially love our murder mysteries. I was thinking
Wedding Cake With a Side of Rhinoplasty
When I think of grand prizes, I tend to think of new cars. Bags of cash. Trips to Hawaii. Maybe even a year’s worth of
Bang Your … Skate?
Once upon a time, the path to becoming a rock god was simple and clear: Grow your hair out. Raise your fist at everything polite
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 >>