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 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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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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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 season 1

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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Masters of the Air

While Masters of the Air certainly comes with plenty of cautions, the miniseries isn’t just about blood. It’s about heart.

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

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

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The Plugged In Movie Awards: 2025

Here is where you can find all information related to the 2024 Plugged In Movie Awards. Tune in to our podcast March 7!

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Chicago Med season 9

Chicago Med

Chicago Med may not be quite as salacious as Grey’s Anatomy or Private Practice. But this ER can still be a pretty messy place.

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Oscar Nominations: A Teensy Weensy Bit Better Than Normal?

The Oscar nominations were unveiled this morning. And for the most part, they avoided any big surprises. 

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Wish 2023

Wish

Though filled with references to Disney’s past triumphs, Wish itself comes with unexpected problems and a lack of inspiration.

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Movie Monday: ‘Mean Girls’ Earns Another Nice Win

We’re still more than a week away from Groundhog Day, campers. But the box office’s top five still looks as familiar as a cold morning at a Punxsutawney bed and breakfast.

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In a World of Noise, Silence Sometimes Speaks Loudest

Lately, we’ve been seeing a few bits of entertainment try to pull us in without shouting, or even saying, a word.

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