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Movie Monday: ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Blow Up the Box Office
In a movie weekend that’s been nicknamed “Barbenheimer” by some publications, the box office results didn’t disappoint.
The Theology of … The Legend of Zelda (Part 1)
We wanted to go a little deeper and discuss the overarching spiritual world of the Zelda franchise spanning 40 years and 19 games.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 191: The Promise and Peril of Nerd Culture. Plus, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire”
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 191 Say what you want about this curious age we live in—but at least it’s an age in
Could the Writers/Actors Strike Be a Home Run for Families?
For families that have been shaken by Hollywood itself for some time, the strike might usher in a time of surprising stability.
Movie Monday: ‘Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One’ Wins the Weekend
Certainly, it surprised no one to find Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One at the top of the weekend’s box office.
The Plugged in Show, Episode 190: Plugged In Talks with Author David Murrow. Plus ‘Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One’
We talk to David Murrow, author of Drowning in Screen Time, about how to battle screen addiction. Then it’s Mission: Impossible.
Threads: Another String in the Tapestry of Social Media Apps
What is Threads? What does it have to do with Meta and Twitter? And, most importantly, what do parents need to know?
‘The Chosen’ Is Coming to The CW. Should We Rejoice?
The CW and Lionsgate aren’t broadcasting and distributing the story of Jesus’ life for spiritually altruistic motives.
Movie Monday: ‘Insidious: The Red Door’ Locks Out the Competition
The latest Insidious film took the box office crown this weekend while Indiana Jones is still struggling to recoup its losses.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 189: Exploring Educational Video Games. Plus: ‘The Island’ Book Review
We’ve all probably seen plenty of news stories about the potential harm video games can do. But what are the benefits?
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