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.

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Daredevil: Born Again

Wilson Fisk says he’s changed. But Daredevil: Born Again? It feels much the same as its Netflix predecessor—if not bloodier.

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Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’ is not a forgettable film. But its content concerns make it a movie that you might wish you could forget.

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‘Project Hail Mary’ and the Best Book-to-Movie Adaptations (VIDEO)

Paul, Bob and Kennedy talk ‘Project Hail Mary’ and discusses about the ticklish task of bringing beloved books to the big screen.

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Five Reasons to Join Plugged In for Screen Fast 2026

The average teen spends around eight and a half hours daily on a screen—and let’s be honest, we adults aren’t much better …

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Solo Mio

‘Solo Mio’ keeps its heart warm and its nose (mostly) clean. And it reminds us that disappointment can lead to unexpected joy.

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The Strangers: Chapter 3

‘The Strangers’ trilogy wraps up with ‘The Strangers: Chapter 3.’ And give the film credit: It manages to be even worse than its predecessors.

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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die

‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ advises its audience to reconsider their screens. Plugged In might say the same of this movie, as well.

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Scarlet

Aesthetically, ‘Scarlet’ looks pretty amazing, its powerful imagery and fluid animation filling the screen with wonders. But it trots out its share of horrors, too.

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This Is Not a Test

‘This Is Not a Test,’ is a low-budget, predictable, surprisingly effective and woefully grotesque zombie film.

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Virgin River

This show has become a sensation on Netflix—and it’s cleaner than some. But before you walk into this small town, know that not everything is fit for families.

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Scarpetta

Prime Video’s latest crime thriller, ‘Scarpetta,’ has an A-list cast, but it’s as gross and problematic as anything you’ll likely see on television.

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Undertone

Unquestionably effective, ‘Undertone’ may be the year’s scariest movie—but it’s a difficult, disturbing and demonic ride.

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How Hollywood Twists Faith (VIDEO)

Join Plugged In as we talk about the intersection of spirituality with cinema—the good, the bad and the just plain ugly.

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The Testament of Ann Lee

‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ shines a spotlight on the quasi-Christian Shakers. But content concerns, including heresy, ruin the movie’s woodwork.

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The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth

While ‘The Optimist’ is never gratuitous, the fact that it walks us through the gates of Auschwitz makes this story profoundly affecting.

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