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Movie Monday: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Rises to Top
Despite a strong challenge from last week’s champ, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts rolled to the top of the box-office standings.

Responding to the Spider-Gwen Trans Conversation
As followers of Jesus, we have an important and life-giving gospel message to speak into this ongoing dialogue in our culture.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 185: ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ & ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’
We have plenty to say about the newest Spider-Man movie, as well as how we feel about video games, specifically Tears of the Kingdom.

An Interview with ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Producer DeVon Franklin
When Christian movie producer DeVon Franklin heard Richard’s story, he knew it wasn’t just the stuff of a tasty snack: It was a movie.

Another Problem With HBO’s ‘Idol’-atry
HBO’s The Idol has been touted by Rolling Stone as a “darker, crazier and more risqué version of Levinson’s smash-hit Euphoria.”

Movie Monday: Spider-Man Crosses Into the Money-Verse
In one weekend of work, Across the Spider-Verse has already cracked the year’s top 10.

An Interview With ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’ Director Sean McNamara
We chatted with Sean McNamara about his latest film, how his faith impacts his work and what advice he has for other Christian storytellers.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 184: Focus on Filters: What’s the Big Deal? Plus, Jonas Bros.’ ‘The Album’
Social media filters can be fun or potentially damaging. The Plugged In team breaks them down. Then we discuss Jonas Bros.’ The Album.

Is the Surgeon General’s Report on Social Media a Cultural Tipping Point?
Social media usage has been shown to correlate with links to depression, anxiety, suicide and a lower quality of life when consumed habitually in large quantities daily.

Movie Tuesday: ‘The Little Mermaid’ Makes a Splash
The Little Mermaid made big waves at the box office, swimming to an estimated $95.4 million during the traditional three-day weekend.
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