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Pop Culture’s Top 10 Movers and Shakers (2023 Edition)
Who does Plugged In feel made the biggest impact on entertainment, technology and culture in the past year?

Movie Tuesday: ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Looks Weak in Win
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom looked a little lost itself this weekend. But that didn’t stop it from finding first place.

Just in Time for Christmas, Here Are Seven Movies About the Birth of Christ
Let’s take a look at seven movies, shows and specials about the original Christmas story that offer a little something for everyone.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 213: Christmas Classics, Plus: The Boys in the Boat
It’s ever so close to Christmas. That likely means picking up last-minute gifts, getting family-favorite recipes in the oven and … movies

Top Television 2023: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks
While the TV landscape can look a little discouraging, Plugged In still uncovered some gems for just about every age group.

Movie Monday: ‘Wonka’ Opens to Sweet Debut
Wonka, an origin story for Roald Dahl’s legendary candy maker, climbed into the box office’s glass elevator and shot all the way to No. 1.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 212: ‘Wonka’ and the Worldview of Roald Dahl. Plus ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’
With the release of Wonka, the Plugged In team thought it’d be a perfect opportunity to have a big, friendly talk about the new movie and Roald Dahl’s complicated legacy.

Gobble-Worthy Books 2023: Plugged In’s Yearly Picks
Reading books? Do people still do that? Yup, they do! And here’s a selection of page-turners from the collected books that Plugged In reviewed in 2023.

Parental Controls: Paramount+
We have one more parental controls tutorial for 2023. We’ll have more in 2024, but for now, take advantage of this step-by-step guide.

Movie Monday: ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Flaps to Top of Box Office
Two of the weekend’s top five films are imports from Japan, including the latest from Studio Ghibli, The Boy and the Heron.
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