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.

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Do You Want a Lollipop That Can Play Music? All the Latest Tech from CES (Video)

Plugged In talks about some of the coolest, strangest and most head-scratching items to make their debuts at CES.

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The Night Manager

Does it take a thief to catch a thief? Does it take lots of bad content to make a good TV show?

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Tech-Related Resolutions for the Whole Family (VIDEO)

One of the biggest obstacles to physical health is screen time. We dive into that and much more in our 125-page tech guide and this video!

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Tehran

This spy thriller on Apple TV+ comes with a few twists. But the content issues in it are fairly predictable.

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Song Sung Blue

Song Sung Blue plays some dissonant notes. But the movie’s likable characters, its sometimes heartwarming messages and buoyant soundtrack help hide those problems.

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The Rookie

ABC’s newest police drama takes an earnest, somewhat positive look at a profession that’s tougher than ever these days.

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Movie Monday: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Makes a Monkey Out of ‘Primate’

James Cameron continues to dominate the box office with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,” but at least we’ve got newcomers this time!

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The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe – Plugged In Rewind

Plugged In dives into 2005’s ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,’ unpacking why this fantasy film is such a beloved classic in many homes.

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Predator: Badlands

‘Predator: Badlands’ is the most navigable film in the Predator franchise. But given the franchise’s problematic history, that’s not saying much.

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Stranger Things

The newest season of Netflix’s Stranger Things continues to blend ’80s nostalgia with ever-darker spiritual content and horrific violence.

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The Upside-Down World of ‘Stranger Things’

After the penultimate episode of ‘Stranger Things,’ many Christians may have felt that they were being force-fed by one of Vecna’s tentacles.

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Sentimental Value

‘Sentimental Value’ may be mostly in Norwegian, but it still speaks powerfully about some difficult issues. Alas, what it says isn’t always that positive.

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Christmas Roundtable: Why We Love Our Holiday Stories

Christmastime is story time. Maybe we gather ‘round the dinner table and read all about the very first Christmas—right from the Bible. Maybe we hunker down by the Christmas tree and sink into classic Christmas tales such as The Gift of the Magi or The …

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Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ catalogues the making of one of the artist’s most memorable albums. But the film takes viewers to some problematic places.

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Best TV Shows of 2025: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks

We’ve seen a lot of shows this year (well, just like every year). This time, check out our top shows from both Christian and secular sources.

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