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Dear CW: Don’t Mess With the Powerpuff Girls
I’ve been wondering whether you might eventually go too far. And it seems that, with your rumored retrofit of The Powerpuff Girls, you have.
One Person’s Depressed is Another’s ‘Inconclusive’
Many people proclaim social media is the best thing for young people since, well, anything. But others say social media use comes with a number of problems.
Plugged In Picks, YouTube Channel: Bible Project
For those who love the Bible but would love for someone to bring a little more context, perspective and, yes, fun to the text, the Bible Project delivers.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 81: Emotional Intelligence Goes to Hollywood
If we look closely, we find plenty of love stories that, while they move us on screen, would be seriously problematic in real life.
Entertainment About Pandemics Isn’t Quite So Entertaining Now
In a post-pandemic world, do we really want to be reminded of the hardships we faced?
Five Films for Father’s Day (For Every Taste)
Let’s look at some of cinema’s most powerful, provocative and prickly movies about dads (because we fathers don’t always know, or do, best).
Plugged In Picks, Games: New Pokémon Snap
It’s a colorful adventure filled with cute Poké critters, lots of photo-snapping opportunities and nary a nibble of anything nasty or negative.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 80: Our Formative Pop Culture Influences
This podcast episode is a little more personal than most. This time, we take a deep dive in what books, movies, television shows and songs helped shape us.
What’s New and Streaming for Families for June 2021
And if you’re not running off to a wedding or busy planning for your Paul Bunyan day (you bet your blue ox, there’s a Paul Bunyan day) then you may be wondering what fun flicks to watch in your downtime.
A Conversation with ‘Blue Miracle’ Stars Dennis Quaid and Jimmy Gonzales
Netflix’s Blue Miracle is about how a grizzled old fisherman teams up with a bunch of orphans to compete in what’s called the Super Bowl of fishing.
About Us
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>