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 Seagull

The Seagull unspools a tale of lost innocence, one that shows us how others’ idyllic lives aren’t always what they seem.

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The Kissing Booth

The Kissing Booth is a disaster—especially for the target audience Netflix has aimed this TV-14 movie at.

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Tully

Tully honestly highlights the real struggles of parenthood—untouched by a filter.

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Hunger

On the indie-rock band’s newest single, Florence reminds us that we all hunger for something more.

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Accelerate

It’s been six years since we heard from Christina. But little has changed regarding her willingness to exploit her sensuality.

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Dirty Computer

Janelle Monáe’s latest is a compelling, complicated case study in contradictions when it comes to love and freedom.

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Beerbongs & Bentleys

On Post Malone’s second effort, he does whatever he wants—though unbridled hedonism clearly isn’t making him happy.

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No Tears Left To Cry

Ariana Grande’s first new song since the Manchester bombing last year mostly majors in positivity and looking forward.

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Babe

Love sells. Breakups sell even more, something Sugarland sings about on this song by Taylor Swift (who guests here as well).

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I Feel Pretty

Though it’s not as raunchy as Amy Schumer’s R-rated comedies, there’s still plenty of content to deal with here.

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Rampage

This is a typical Dwayne Johnson movie: Buildings explode, the end of the world is near, and only one man can save the day

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Beirut

If you’re considering buying a ticket to Beirut, know that you’ll have to navigate that city’s war-torn streets and cratered culture.

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Blockers

If I’m being honest, I’d like to block this one from memory.

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Invasion of Privacy

Cardi B’s nonstop vulgarity might just make you feel as if she’s invaded your privacy.

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Call Out My Name

The Weeknd’s latest melancholy and morose hit unpacks his raw emotions after a breakup.

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