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: ‘Sonic’ Booms at the Box Office

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 spent its second straight weekend at the top of the charts, zipping to an estimated $38 million in North America.

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Nightb–ch

Nightb—ch is just as problematic as its title suggests. And while it may contain some truth and even beauty, it’s a beast of a watch all the same.

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pop culture 2024

Pop Culture’s Top 10 Movers and Shakers (2024 Edition)

Yep, 2024 proves the old adage that the only constant in the world is change. And yet, the year came with plenty of constants, too …

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Episode 266: A Look Back at 2024—the Good, the Bad and the Icky

What were your highlights for 2024? Lowlights? Happy to see the year in the rearview mirror, or do you wish it could go on and on?

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Werewolves

In ‘Werewolves,’ the world has gone howling mad. Everyone’s at risk of becoming a werewolf. And the movie itself? Woof.

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Gladiator II

It’s been 24 years since director Ridley Scott last visited the Roman Colosseum. But Gladiator II proves not much has changed—including the bloodshed.

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The Order

The Order gives us a look at a scary group that did some horrific things. But it contains its own sorts of horrors, too.

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The Muppet Christmas Carol – Plugged In Rewind

Every so often, Plugged In likes to look back on films of yesteryear to evaluate what those films mean today. This time: The Muppet Christmas Carol.

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Movie Monday: ‘Sonic 3’ Speeds Past ‘Mufasa’

In a clash of kid-centric family films, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 sprinted past Mufasa: The Lion King and coasted to a surprisingly easy victory.

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Best TV Shows of 2024: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks

Check out which TV shows claimed our top spots for 2024. And don’t worry, shows for kids and adults alike were considered.

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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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Episode 265: What Makes a Christmas Movie a Good Movie? Plus, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’

Have you ever thought about why you love certain Christmas movies more than others? Plus, everything you need to know about Mufasa.

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Movie Monday: A Three-peat for ‘Moana 2’

A Marvel antihero and the riders of Rohan charged into theaters, angling to toss Moana off her movie throne. But Disney’s Polynesian princess still reigns supreme.

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star wars: skeleton crew

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Disney+’s ‘Skeleton Crew’ has some problems, but overall it’s a return to form, when the galaxy far, far away was relatively safe for the family.

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Dream Productions

‘Dream Productions’ comes with a few issues. But if parents keep an eye open for them, they can mostly rest easy.

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