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.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Marvel movies have always been a mixed bag, and this one may be the most mixed of all. It has plenty of problems, but plenty of heart, too.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 189: Exploring Educational Video Games. Plus: ‘The Island’ Book Review

We’ve all probably seen plenty of news stories about the potential harm video games can do. But what are the benefits?

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The Horror of Dolores Roach season 1

The Horror of Dolores Roach

Dolores Roach says she isn’t the monster some people think she is. But the show? Yeah, that’s pretty monstrous.

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Movie Monday: Indiana Jones Dials Up a Win

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny didn’t earn as much as predicted its opening weekend, but it still came out on top.

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The Witcher season 3

The Witcher

Once a book, then a game, now a Netflix show, this franchise is consistent throughout its iterations: Consistently messy.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 188: A Conversation with Jim Caviezel and Jordan Harmon. Plus, ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’

Adam Holz interviews Jim Caviezel and Angel Studios’ co-owner Jordan Harmon about Sound of Freedom. Then we turn our attention to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

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Movie Monday: ‘Spider-Man’ Crawls Back to No. 1

For the second time in four weeks, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won the weekend’s box-office crown—this time spinning past two old rivals and one raunchy newcomer.

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These Five Books Tell Us About the Power—and Perils—of Technology

How can parents teach their kids to use technology responsibly in an ever-changing digital age? These 5 books offer some insight.

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World's Best 2023

World’s Best

Some movies suggest that fame is the ultimate dream. But World’s Best tells us that dreams change. And fame is nothing next to family.

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I'm a Virgo season 1

I’m a Virgo

While ‘I’m a Virgo’ has some unquestioned merits, its problems are as big as its protagonist.

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Black Mirror season 6

Black Mirror

This Netflix anthology can show us uncomfortable, worthwhile truths. But at what cost?

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iCarly season 3

iCarly (2021)

While fans of the original might enjoy the hearty dose of nostalgia, that’s really all that the revival provides.

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Movie Monday: ‘The Flash’ Finishes First, Still Falls Flat

When is a win not a win? When you’re a mega-franchise superhero movie that earns just $55.1 million.

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The Wonder Years season 2

The Wonder Years

Like many families, The Wonder Years’ Williams family has their share of problems, but the show feels both real and aspirational.

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Chevalier 2023

Chevalier

He just might be the most interesting man you’ve never heard of. But this movie spends too much time in his bedroom.

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