Culture
I See Dead People
We often plumb the depths of moral ambiguity in our media reviews here at Plugged In. But there’s a new ethical controversy brewing that, to
January 13, 2017
No Comments
We often plumb the depths of moral ambiguity in our media reviews here at Plugged In. But there’s a new ethical controversy brewing that, to
We all know that teens today face plenty of struggles—some of which I’m going to talk about shortly. But let’s start with some good news.
The morning after Sunday night’s Golden Globes Awards, the Plugged In team was talking about two subjects—the powerful wind that was at that time gusting
Here we are at the beginning of a new year. And, of course, that means it’s time for the entertainment industry to look ahead to
Yes, 2017 still has its New Year smell. Nothing’s gone critically amiss yet, and we still have a little breathing room to ponder what happened
Well, not every year can be a winner. For many of us, 2016 was a time we’d rather forget. Everyone seemed so angry this year.
We’ve lost a lot of talented entertainers in 2016, from Alan Thicke to Zsa Zsa Gabor, from Muhammed Ali to David Bowie, from Prince to
I love books. But lately—with lately meaning, oh, the last decade or so—a truer statement might be this: I like the idea of books. I
We sometimes publish depressing Culture Clips. Granted, the culture has been pretty glum as of late, what with stories about algorithms making us small-minded or
Just call this the “log in your own eye” edition of culture clips. Parents worry a lot about how much time their children and teens
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 >>