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 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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Movie Monday: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Rises to Top

Despite a strong challenge from last week’s champ, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts rolled to the top of the box-office standings.

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Fast X

Fast X

As the Fast & Furious franchise winds down, this entry features a few storyline surprises. But its content concerns are no surprise at all.

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The Lazarus Project season 1

The Lazarus Project

A mysterious organization has the ability to go back in time. But most families won’t want to make time for The Lazarus Project.

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Mayans MC season 5

Mayans M.C.

This Sons of Anarchy spinoff looks and feels much the same: motorcycle gangs, family conflict and lots of blood.

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