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On the Radar: Wizz, Sextortion and How Much Sleep Teenagers Really Need
The Wizz app can be dangerous. Sextortion puts primarily teenage boys at risk. And teenagers aren’t getting enough sleep.
Oscar Hopefuls Explore a Big Question: What Is Evil?
Whether you love or hate ‘em, superhero movies excel at one important element: You usually know who the good guys are. Sure, it’s not always
The Plugged In Show, Episode 222: What We Didn’t Nominate for the Plugged In Movie Awards. Plus, an Interview with Ordinary Angels’ Jon Gunn
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 222 The Oscars are just around the corner, and Plugged In’s own movie awards are in full swing.
Movie Monday: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Jams to No. 1
A reggae pioneer proved to be stronger than the latest Sony superhero—at least at the box office. Bob Marley: One Love didn’t have to worry
On the Radar: Why ‘Hurkle-Durkling,’ ‘Dopamine Fasting,’ and Zyn Nicotine Pouches Are Trending
‘Hurkle-Durkling’ Isn’t Necessarily Bad – But That Doesn’t Mean Everyone Should Do It What? “Hurkle-durkle” comes from an old Scottish term meaning “to lie in
Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Christian Movies (2024)
It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Christian Movies.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 221: How Romcoms Influence Us
How do romcoms influence us? And how can that influence be healthy or hurtful?
AI Girlfriends (And Other Things)
The first thing we should ask in a blog that’s predominantly about AI girlfriends is, well, are they really a thing?
The Theology Of … Pokémon
This serves as a helpful primer for parents looking to understand the spirituality presented in Pokémon.
Movie Monday: ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Can’t Scare Off ‘Argylle’
Super Bowl weekend is traditionally one of the slowest cinematic weekends of the year. But the weekend seemed particularly sluggish in 2024.
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