After serving as an associate editor at NavPress’ Discipleship Journal and consulting editor for Current Thoughts and Trends, Adam now oversees the editing and publishing of Plugged In’s reviews as the site’s director. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children. In their free time, the Holzes enjoy playing games, a variety of musical instruments, swimming and … watching movies.
Is it better to quit cold turkey or simply reduce the amount of time spent on your smartphone daily?
We live in a world full of competing ideas, opinions and perceptions about what’s what in the world. So how do we form our own opinions? And how does social media influence that process?
Easter is about how we were given a second chance. Here’s seven movies that feature second chances and redemption stories of their own.
The Mouse House has made some disturbing moves lately. But over the decades, it’s told some great stories. What are parents to do?
This week on the Plugged In Show, we discuss Will Smith’s behavior at the Academy Awards (and his subsequent resignation from the Academy).
Is keeping up with our kids’ social media “know-it-all-ness” even the right goal? How do we protect them? This week, we’ll dive into those questions and more.
Redeeming Love captures a beautiful story of unconditional love but also strays repeatedly into surprisingly provocative imagery.
While some of our previous nominees have featured films with a bit of Christian content, this category is for Christian movies.
Obviously, the movies we nominate here will have problems—more than you’d find in our kids and teens categories. So be sure to check out or full reviews before you and your family watch.
How do we successfully help our kids navigate the incredibly complex world of entertainment and technology that they’re growing up in today?
We turned some of our attention to smaller movies that you might not have even heard of. (But we still get a superhero movie in there.)
Obviously, the movies we nominate here still can have problems. No movie is perfect. But if you have watched, we invite you to participate!
When it comes to technological change, it’s probably going to keep coming and keep presenting new challenges. But as we focus on our relationships with our kids, it creates a foundation to shape and influence how they respond to the inevitable challenges that arise.
The Book of Boba Fett marks another strong entry in the Star Wars television canon. Still, you might find a stray sarlacc in the sands.
American Underdog tells one of the most unlikely Cinderella sports stories ever—and shows the faith, hope and love behind it.
