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Movie Monday: ‘GOAT’ Becomes Greatest of This Week’s Box Office
After a second-place finish, ‘GOAT’ scrounged up enough points to surpass last week’s winner, ‘Wuthering Heights.’

On the Radar: Hot Water, Zuckerberg Testimony and Gold Medalist Alysa Liu
Are there benefits to TikTok’s hot water trend? What did Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg say in the ongoing social media addiction trial? What should parents know about Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu?

Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Christian Movies (2026)
Sometimes, you just want to watch a movie that lines up perfectly with your family’s beliefs. Our nominees for Best Christian Movies do just that.

Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Adults (2026)
The Oscars are filled with R-rated fare. Plugged In’s Best Movies for Adults offer some more wholesome options for grown-ups.

Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Teens (2026)
Best Movies for Teens showcase films you can explore with your teens and tweens without compromising your values.

Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Kids (2026)
Picking out movies the whole family can enjoy is hard. Best Movies for Kids offers some options that might make you smile.

Plugged In Movie Awards: 2026 Nominees (VIDEO)
It’s that time of year again! Here is our carefully considered list of nominees for the 2026 Plugged In Movie Awards …

Movie Monday: ‘Wuthering Heights’ Wuthers its Way to Height of Box Office
If all else perished, and ‘Wuthering Heights’ remained, it should still continue to be in first place at the box office.

On the Radar: Discord vs. Stoat, ‘Firearm Influencers’ and ‘Cooked’
Angry Discord users switch to Stoat. How often are children exposed to “firearm influencers?” The meaning of slang word “cooked.”

7 Romance Movies That You Won’t Regret Watching for Date Night
Here are seven romance movies you can feel good about watching for date night this Valentine’s Day and beyond.
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