Contributor: Paul Asay

The Handmaid’s Tale is a troubling story, one that casts Christians in Satan’s role and freely shows us the sins in which he revels.

I’m an English lit geek, and one of my all-time favorite authors is Charles Dickens. The Stephen King of his day, Dickens was the Victorian age’s most popular writer, cranking out bestsellers with alarming rapidity …

Whatever overarching morality tale The Bondsman seeks to tell, it’s hard to justify our engagement with it.

‘The Unbreakable Boy’ is funny, sweet and true. We’re broken. But in our brokenness, we can still strive for gratitude, forgiveness and love.

Narratively, ‘Mickey 17’ can feel jumbled and confused. And it feels just as mixed-up in terms of the quality of its messages, too.

For all its outrageous levels of gore, The Monkey comes with a serious message or two. But yeah, the gore is still there, as well.

In Magazine Dreams, we’re reminded why Jonathan Majors was such a big deal. But the film itself is less a dream and more a depressing slog.

Harry Bosch isn’t a cop anymore, but he’s still on TV. So no surprise that his new series still sports the same old problems.

‘The Last Supper’ takes a few minor liberties with the scriptural text. But it also reminds us why we all need to sit at the table.

Yes, The Studio is indeed funny and scathing and sometimes sweet. But it’s also as profane as any television comedy we’ve seen.

Why has The Chosen been such a mainstay in Christian entertainment? And how has the show impacted the people creating it?

How do you structure a family movie night? And then what movies do you watch once you do? You might find some ideas in our Christian Movie Madness bracket.

Long Bright River is a fairly standard mystery thriller with a big theme at its core: choices. But its problematic content makes it a touch choice to watch.

Today marks the end of Plugged In’s Screen Fast 2025. If you joined us on this crazy little journey, you have successfully navigated a week of greatly curtailed screen use. And, if you’re like me, you both felt that absence keenly and ultimately relish …

Are you watching House of David on Prime Video? Did you participate in Screen Fast 2025? Listen to the show, then let us know your thoughts!