Contributor: Paul Asay

‘Sentimental Value’ may be mostly in Norwegian, but it still speaks powerfully about some difficult issues. Alas, what it says isn’t always that positive.

Christmastime is story time. Maybe we gather ‘round the dinner table and read all about the very first Christmas—right from the Bible. Maybe we hunker down by the Christmas tree and sink into classic Christmas tales such as The Gift of the Magi or The …

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ catalogues the making of one of the artist’s most memorable albums. But the film takes viewers to some problematic places.

We’ve seen a lot of shows this year (well, just like every year). This time, check out our top shows from both Christian and secular sources.

‘Little Disasters’ deals with child abuse and postpartum depression. But its other content concerns make it a bit of a disaster itself.

The late Rob Reiner directed some classic films. Plugged In had a chance to talk with Rob Reiner in 2010, and you can listen to it here.

‘The Running Man’ comes with lots of action and some satirical jabs. But it’s loaded with plenty of bloody sucker punches, too.

Lara Croft may raid tombs, but viewers of this show will need to be careful they don’t let its content raid their homes.

‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ comes with content concerns aplenty, and it sure isn’t for kids. But its take on faith is worth discussing.

You wouldn’t think that murder mysteries would be exactly Christian. Just the word “murder” implies that at least one big commandment is broken during the story …

Disney+’s ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw’ has some issues, sure. But it earns merit badges for its messages.

Blasphemous? Oh, yes. ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ surpasses that definition and chooses to go further beyond it.

‘Chainsaw Man—The Movie: Reze Arc’ takes crazy to a whole new level. And the problematic content here hits new levels, too.

Some R-rated language mars Netflix’s ‘Jay Kelly,’ but the movie itself comes with some powerful messages about what we love and should love.

‘Sarah’s Oil’ is a nice, very watchable movie with some lovely messages. But it comes with more impurities than you’d expect from a faith-friendly film.