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.

Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Christian Movies (2024)

It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Christian Movies.

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Dune 1984

Dune (1984)

No matter how much spice is in play in the 1984 version of Dune, this cinematic stew is almost inedible.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 221: How Romcoms Influence Us

How do romcoms influence us? And how can that influence be healthy or hurtful?

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Movie Monday: ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Can’t Scare Off ‘Argylle’

Super Bowl weekend is traditionally one of the slowest cinematic weekends of the year. But the weekend seemed particularly sluggish in 2024.

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Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Adults (2024)

It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Movie for Adults.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 220: Navigating Children’s Television Landmines

No amount of parental controls can filter out worldview issues or alternative lifestyles from kids’ shows. So what’s a parent to do?

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Turning Red movie

Turning Red

Turning Red didn’t have me turning red. But it didn’t leave me tickled pink, either.

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What Rhymes with Reason

What Rhymes With Reason

What Rhymes With Reason tackles the ticklish issue of mental illness in an unusual context: an adventure dramedy.

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American Fiction 2023

American Fiction

American Fiction gives us plenty to ponder, but while it’s well-made, wickedly biting and surprisingly poignant, it comes with plenty of issues, too.

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The Book of Clarence 2024

The Book of Clarence

The Book of Clarence is entertaining, insightful and a wee bit unhinged. But you should think twice before adding it to your own cinematic canon.

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Movie Monday: ‘Argylle’ Wins, But Not in a Good Way

Argylle took home $18 million to win the box office this weekend. But since the film took $200 million to make, that’s not saying much.

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Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Teens (2024)

It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Movie for Teens.

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Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Deeper, darker and more problematic than the original Mr. and Mrs. Smith, this Prime Video series may have some running for cover.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 219: ‘The Finals’ and Other Online Shooting Games

Why are folks drawn to shooter games like ‘The Finals’ and ‘Fortnite’? And is Gracie Abrams’ music right for your family?

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Movie Monday: ‘The Beekeeper’ Buzzes to No. 1

After two weeks at No. 2, The Beekeeper–Jason Statham’s latest actioner—buzzed up to No. 1 and gave its competitors … hives.

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