Hey, Plugged In Wrote a Book!

We know that parents could use a more holistic, comprehensive look at entertainment and technology—and how we can embrace a proactive, wide, God-honoring strategy in how to deal with them.
Movie Monday: ‘Dune: Part Two’ Conquers Box Office

Dune: Part Two brought some spice to the box office this weekend—riding its cinematic sandworms to a colossal $81.5 million North American opening.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 223: Beyoncé, the Grammys and Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two will be a big deal. But should it be? We’ll talk about the movie and discuss this year’s hottest musical acts.
Movie Monday: ‘One Love’ Beats ‘Angels’ and ‘Demon Slayer’

Despite the arrival of a bevy of cinematic newcomers, the war for the weekend’s box office crown was swiftly put down by reigning champ One Love.
Oscar Hopefuls Explore a Big Question: What Is Evil?

Whether you love or hate ‘em, superhero movies excel at one important element: You usually know who the good guys are. Sure, it’s not always that simple, and I can rattle off a dozen exceptions right now. Superheroes can become supervillains (I’m looking at you, Wanda Maximoff), and villains become heroes. And sometimes, superhero stories […]
The Plugged In Show, Episode 222: What We Didn’t Nominate for the Plugged In Movie Awards. Plus, an Interview with Ordinary Angels’ Jon Gunn

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 222 The Oscars are just around the corner, and Plugged In’s own movie awards are in full swing. We’ve released all our nominees in four different categories (Kids, Teens, Adults and Best Christian Movie) and are furiously tabulating the winners. Obviously, you wouldn’t expect our own Plugged In […]
Movie Monday: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Jams to No. 1

A reggae pioneer proved to be stronger than the latest Sony superhero—at least at the box office. Bob Marley: One Love didn’t have to worry about a thing this weekend, earning an estimated $27.7 million in North America to cruise to the box-office crown. It’s expected to collect another $5.5 million today, which would push […]
Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Christian Movies (2024)

It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Christian Movies.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 221: How Romcoms Influence Us

How do romcoms influence us? And how can that influence be healthy or hurtful?
Movie Monday: ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Can’t Scare Off ‘Argylle’

Super Bowl weekend is traditionally one of the slowest cinematic weekends of the year. But the weekend seemed particularly sluggish in 2024.