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.

God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust

God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust follows a template many Christians will appreciate—but it may not connect with those outside the fold.

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Episode 254: Beauty and the Bird

Today, we take a look at some entertainment offerings that unpack all sorts of thoughts about attraction, self-worth and where beauty really lies.

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Movie Monday: ‘The Wild Robot’ Wins Weekend

Given that it scored an impressive 98% “freshness” rating from both critics and fans on Rotten Tomatoes, The Wild Robot may be in for a wild box-office ride.

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Wolfs

Apple TV+’s Wolfs is built on two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, George Clooney and Brad Pitt. But fair warning: This film comes with bite.

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Episode 253: An Interview With Wild Robot Director Chris Sanders. Plus, Navigating Sad (but Good) Movies

On this episode, we talk with Director Chris Sanders about his new movie, The Wild Robot. Then, we’ll discuss the value of sad movies.

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Movie Monday: ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Too Much for ‘Transformers One’

For the third straight weekend, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice topped all comers to earn the North American box-office crown.

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The Matrix

‘The Matrix’ has become a sci-fi classic, and with good reason. But plugging into this movie, like plugging into the Matrix itself, comes with some danger.

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Episode 252: Is It Harder to Be a Teen Today? Plus, ‘Transformers One’

Is it actually harder to be a teen today? Most parents say “yes.” Then, everything parents need to know about Transformers One.

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The Emmys Remind Us That ‘Great TV’ Is Often Terrible for Families

The Emmys might not acknowledge it, but the small screen does harbor some pretty good shows that don’t necessarily pepper you with problems.

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Slingshot

Slingshot boasts fine performances, clever plotting and simmering tension. But violence and language send this film off course.

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AfrAId

AfrAId, like the AI assistant at its center, comes with plenty of promise. But it brings problems to the table, too.

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Movie Monday: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Takes Second Win

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the sequel 36 years in the making, topped the box office once again, earning $51.6 million stateside.

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Episode 251: God on the Gridiron. Plus, ‘God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust’

Why does it seem like faith and football are so intertwined? Plus, everything audiences need to know about God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust

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Movie Monday Beetlejuice

Movie Monday: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Bests Box Office

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice coasted to a massive win this weekend, scaring up an estimated $110 million in North America.

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Episode 250: Resetting Screentime for School. Plus, are Movies Like ‘Beetlejuice’ Bad?

How can parents curb summertime screentime now that school is back in session? And should families see films like Beetlejuice?

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