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Movie Monday: Super Mario Bros. Smashes Records
The Italian plumbers actually started their run on Wednesday, which brought its domestic tally to a monster-mia $204.6 million.
Jesus Films: Where to Stream the Story of Christ (2023)
Just a few suggestions for you to check out in the days before Easter—and nothing’s stopping you from watching these films after Easter Sunday, either.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 176: If I Could Do It All Over Again (Plus ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’)
We’ll tell you about all our biggest media mistakes and what we might do differently if we had another shot at it.
Jim Nantz Reminds Us of the Influence of Fathers
Think dads don’t make a difference? Jim Nantz would say, in that calm, honeyed voice of his, “You bet they do.”
Movie Monday: Honor Among Thieves Swipes Spotlight
Honor Among Thieves, an adventure caper based on the dice-based board game, rolled to $38.5 million in North America, according to the studio’s estimates.
Cyberbullying: Why Parents Should Monitor What Their Children Say on Celebrity Social Media Channels
We may not know celebrities personally, but that doesn’t mean our comments online don’t affect them negatively.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 175: Wait—Dungeons & Dragons Is Still a Thing? (Plus, NF’s ‘Hope’)
Did you play D&D as a kid? How about as an adult? What did your parents want you to stay away from when you were a kid—and how did you respond?
John Wick, Violence and Us
As we continue to lament how violent our culture is these days, I think we need to keep franchises like John Wick in the picture, too.
Movie Monday: John Wick Beats Up Competition
Much like its main character, John Wick: Chapter 4 mowed down its competitors and roared to a $73.5 million opening weekend in North America.
Five Movie Characters That Just Might Make You Think About Christ
Movies don’t need to be explicitly about Jesus to remind us of Jesus. Let me offer 5 characters who could remind you of Jesus and the work He did for us.
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