Contributor: Kristin Smith

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Kristin Smith joined the Plugged In team in 2017. Formerly a Spanish and English teacher, Kristin loves reading literature and eating authentic Mexican tacos. She and her husband, Eddy, love raising their children Judah and Selah. Kristin also has a deep affection for coffee, music, her dog (Cali) and cat (Aslan).

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

This witchy reboot’s many problems are devilish indeed.

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Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran plays guitar in the video for the song "Afterglow."

Afterglow

Ed Sheeran makes it perfectly clear that his wife is the love of his life. And he intends to cherish every moment with her.

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The Wilds

Most of the time we’re left with a show that’s too messy and wild for even the intended audience.

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Honest Thief

This thief-turned-family man really tries to right his past wrongs, but that doesn’t mean this flick is without its own honest issues.

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Madagascar: A Little Wild

Outside a bit of bathroom humor now and then, this show has some great lessons and a lot of fun to go wild over.

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Shawn Mendes and Justin BIeber sing in the video for the song "Monster."

Monster

Two superstars team up for a song that ponders, Will people always make them out to monsters for mistakes they’ve made?

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George Clooney and a young girl stare at something at a desk in The Midnight Sky.

The Midnight Sky

The Midnight Sky wonders if we will be proud of what we’ve done in the end or filled with remorse for what could have been.

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A morose woman stares blankly.

Kajillionaire

Based on the title alone you might think you’re getting an amateur Ocean’s Eleven. But you’re not. Not even close.

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Musical Musings 2020: Kristin Smith’s Year-End Picks

Movie theaters may be shutting down left and right, but artists are still putting out just as many tunes as ever.

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A man and his son look into the sky.

Greenland

Starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin, this nonstop roller coaster ride centers on familial love, commitment and forgiveness.

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Clifford, the Big Red Dog

Now on Amazon Prime, Clifford is as big, as red and as family friendly as ever. But is it possible that some of his neighbors are too nice?

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A picture of the Taylor Swift's braided pony tail.

Evermore

Taylor’s latest surprise efforts is mature in more ways than one.

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The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants

A well-loved book series comes to life … and brings with it the same problems.

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Rapper Andy Mineo sings about life's stress while sitting at a computer with a phone to his ear.

Always in a Rush

Christian rapper Andy Mineo is back with an honest song about life’s stresses—and how to keep them in balance.

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Dolly Parton portrays an angel floating on a cloud talking to a frightened woman.

Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square

Problems aside, this choreographed flick focuses on the power of grace and forgiveness.

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