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.

The Twits

‘The Twits’ is a mixed bag. You might want your kids to internalize the movie’s positive messages—but skip the exploding rear end.

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The Chosen Adventures

The Chosen Adventures is not Scripture. But for those who don’t mind a little talking sheep with a lot of strong life lessons, this show might be a nice fit for your family.

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The Neighborhood

The Neighborhood, like all neighborhoods, isn’t free from problems. But it feels relatively safe.

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Splinter Cell: Deathwatch

Netflix picked a fitting name for ‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’: You watch people die a lot in this animated show.

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What Classic Movie Monsters Can Teach Us About the Seven Deadly Sins

Let’s take a look at Christendom’s ancient list of the Seven Deadly Sins and see just how some famous movie monsters might represent them …

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Movie Monday: ‘Tron: Ares’ Constructs a Win but Can’t Escape the Grid

‘Tron: Ares’ easily beat its competition at the box office, but it has a long way to go to earn back what it took to make the film.

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Chicago Fire

Where’s the fire? In Chicago, it seems. But the flames outside Firehouse 51 are nothing compared to the heat generated inside.

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The Sisters Grimm

Sabrina and Daphne Grimm track down answers to mysteries in a town populated by fairytale creatures. But parents may walk away from this with more questions.

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John O’Leary Talks About ‘Soul on Fire’ and Saying Yes to Good

John O’Leary knows all about saying yes. He said yes to life when he was 9 years old after suffering horrific burns over his entire body—when he could’ve just given up.

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Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl

‘The Official Release Party’ is all about transparency: Taylor Swift’s trademark honesty in her songs and in the surprisingly revealing outfits she wears.

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East of Wall

East of Wall is a creative, poignant film. But the film’s problematic content? Those are some elements we’d rather forget.

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The Lost Bus

‘The Lost Bus’ takes viewers on a harrowing ride through a flat-out inferno. While the film is well made, viewers may wind up getting burned.

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Avatar: The Way of Water

James Cameron is an expert world-builder, and his most famous world has never looked so lush. But it might not be a world families care to visit.

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The Promised Land

‘The Promised Land’ takes Scripture and turns it into a mockumentary comedy. And while the humor has a purpose, not every viewer will laugh.

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Hola Frida

On its own, ‘Hola Frida’ is a sweet story about a little girl dealing with big problems. But dig a little, and the movie has big problems of its own.

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