Contributor: Paul Asay

‘Shadow Force’: It’s bad. If you want to read the review to see how bad it is, be my guest—but don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Is all screen time bad? Plus, how have U2 and Bono made both a secular and spiritual impact with their music?

Is the new Lilo & Stitch as good as the 2002 original? And how is AI impacting the world of entertainment?

The critically acclaimed Star Wars series ‘Andor’ is back. For fans, it is a return to form. For families, the show is still potentially a ride through an asteroid belt.

Studies show that screen time typically goes up for youth—sometimes way up—during the summer. With no school to worry about and …

Marvel’s Thunderbolts*/The New Avengers secured its box-office lead. But Sinners and a Minecraft Movie kept their standings as well.

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 285 We love it when things go bad. Or, at least, we love it in our entertainment. The Last of Us is one of Max’s most acclaimed dramas. Ditto The Handmaid’s Tale over on Hulu. Sunrise on the Reaping—the latest boo …

Thunderbolts may not be on everyone’s watch list, but for those who do see it, there are some surprisingly Christian themes to ponder and discuss.

‘Warfare’ is as good as its name, as realistic and searing a depiction of modern urban battle as you’ll likely see. But it’s not for kids—not by a longshot.

Are the Thunderbolts heroes? To Marvel and Disney, they sure are. For decades, the Marvel Cinematic Universe felt invulnerable. Practically every film would fly into theaters, bask in audience applause and collect enough money to buy half of Denmark. B …

What makes an antihero? The Plugged In team discusses these sometimes do-gooders in anticipation of Marvel’s latest film, Thunderbolts*.

It’s not for everyone. But if you can navigate its violence and documentary-style tribal nudity, The Mission is a fallen Eden well worth visiting.

‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’ feels oh-so-true to its wacky, Looney Tunes roots. But given how violent and rude those roots are, that’s not altogether good.

Apple TV+’s Government Cheese is described, by some, as a family show. And while it is about a family, it’s not one yours will probably want to watch.

What’s the Greatest Christian Movie of All Time? And what do Christian families need to know aobut the Hallmark film, Journey to You?