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).

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

Logic’s chart-topping fifth album insightfully critiques some cultural problems even as it embraces common rap clichés.

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Pep Talks

The latest effort from this eclectic Christian trio finds hope even in some of life’s hardest spots.

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If I Can’t Have You

Desperate pleas for attention generally aren’t the best way to a woman’s heart. Nobody told Shawn Mendes.

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Father of the Bride

The latest effort from this indie rock trio mixes some positive messages among melancholy ones.

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Long Shot

Long Shot is everything you’d expect from an R-rated comedy starring Seth Rogen.

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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile delivers a sobering, graphic dramatization of Ted Bundy’s murderous life.

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ME!

Taylor Swift’s collaboration with Panic! At the Disco’s Brenden Uri is a throwback romp that’s drenched in optimism and color.

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Hurts 2B Human

Pink’s latest is classic Pink—in both redemptive and frustrating ways.

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Breakthrough

This powerful and true story reminds us that miracles still happen.

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The Perfect Date

Netflix’s latest teen-focused movie isn’t a perfect date, per se, but it’s not the worst, either.

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Little

There are a lot of sweet moments in this film. But those sentiments don’t outweigh this movie’s PG-13 content issues.

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Unicorn Store

Unicorn Store highlights lessons about self-love and personal growth, as well as pursuing your dreams with passion and persistence.

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Storm Boy

Storm Boy weaves a captivating tale about a boy and his birds. It’s a bittersweet story that will pull out tears and smiles.

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Cool

The Jonas Brothers second single this year features the guys looking cool, loving life and frolicking with … retirees?

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MONOPOLY

Ariana Grande’s not afraid to stir up controversy by embracing new cultural norms and rejecting traditional ones.

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