Contributor: Paul Asay

Paul Asay has been part of the Plugged In staff since 2007, watching and reviewing roughly 15 quintillion movies and television shows. He’s written for a number of other publications, too, including Time, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. The author of several books, Paul loves to find spirituality in unexpected places, including popular entertainment, and he loves all things superhero. His vices include James Bond films, Mountain Dew and terrible B-grade movies. He’s married, has two children and a neurotic dog, runs marathons on occasion and hopes to someday own his own tuxedo. Feel free to follow him on Twitter @AsayPaul.

Movie Monday: ‘Captain America’ Wins Again Despite Drop

Captain America: Brave New World hit some turbulence this weekend. But in the end, it still had enough altitude to glide to a second-straight win. Brave New World earned an estimated $28.2 million in North America to post its newest box-office victory. …

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Armand

The Norwegian film ‘Armand’ is an acting showcase for its star, Renate Reinsve. But it showcases some problematic content, too.

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Reacher

The title character is bigger and bulkier now than in the Tom Cruise movies. But so are the problems.

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Episode 274: Biopics and ‘The Unbreakable Boy’

What is your favorite biopic? What’s the one that fell flat? Are you planning on seeing The Unbreakable Boy?

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The Brutalist

‘The Brutalist’ is an impressive cinematic work, to be sure—but harsh and cold and jagged, too. One might even say brutal.

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Movie Monday: ‘Captain America’ Soars to Win

Captain America: Brave New World flapped its vibranium wings to an estimated $88.5 million in North America—ahead of expert predictions.

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Inheritance

Inheritance is a clever little thriller. But its occasional content issues might make you wish you never opened this will.

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Goldie

Goldie’s about a very, very big girl. The show’s heart is pretty big, too, while its problems are refreshingly tiny.

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Cobra Kai

The Gen X-targeted nostalgia bait revisits Daniel and Johnny’s rivalry from The Karate Kid … 34 years later.

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Episode 273: Paddington in Peru! Plus, It’s Time to Deal With Those Screens. (No, Really.)

Everything families need to know about Screen Fast 2025 and Paddington in Peru!

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The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep

For folks looking for a fun, teen-friendly swim through a fantastical realm, Sirens of the Deep comes with some monsters of its own.

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Movie Monday: ‘Dog Man’ Wags to Another Win

Dog Man barked to a second straight box-office victory, earning just an estimated $13.7 million in North America.

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Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Adults (2025)

The Plugged In Movie Awards are back. This week, our nominations for Best Movies for Adults!

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Invincible

This animated Amazon Prime series is part superhero flick, part coming-of-age story and more than part problematic.

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Episode 272: Combating Hollywood’s Intimacy Influence. Plus, 2025’s Most Anticipated Games!

Hollywood has a bit of a double standard when it comes to sexual intimacy. How should parents respond?

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