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Finding the Grace in Groundhog Day
Roughly based on a journey through the five stages of grief, Groundhog Day drills deeply into one of life’s biggest issues: meaning.

Best Movies Streaming for Families in February 2022
If you’re looking for suggestions of what you and the kids can happily stream in February, let us show you some love.

Plugged In Talks Content: Conclusion
Sometimes a movie is more, or less, than its parts. And the conclusion is where we tackle it all.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 114: Is Redeeming Love Too Steamy?
We’ll talk about a Christian movie that’s surprisingly risqué, and a secular movie that’s surprisingly Christian.

Plugged In Talks Content: Other Negative Elements
What does Plugged In do when we come across content that’s offensive but doesn’t really fit into any other categories?

Plugged In Talks Content: Drug and Alcohol Content
When drug or alcohol use shows up in movies, how does Plugged In approach that content while keeping in mind the words of Ephesians 5?

Plugged In Talks Content: Crude or Profane Language
We’re more than faceless f-word counters. But find out why Plugged In counts them anyways.

Plugged In Talks Content: Violent Content
Surveys show Christian audiences watch violent action flicks just as often as secular audiences do. So Plugged In attempts to cover it.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 113: The Sacred/Secular Musical Divide (and Boba Fett, Too!)
In this episode, we talk about conflicting musical priorities and one of Star Wars’ most ethically conflicted characters.

Plugged In Talks Content: Sexual Content
One of the most popular sections in our reviews, we explain how and why we cover sexual content in media for our readers.
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