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.

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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Another Problem With HBO’s ‘Idol’-atry

HBO’s The Idol has been touted by Rolling Stone as a “darker, crazier and more risqué version of Levinson’s smash-hit Euphoria.”

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Are You There God It's Me Margaret 2023

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

Based on Judy Blume’s beloved book, this film ports in all of that book’s honesty, heart, and—depending on the family—issues.

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Movie Monday: Spider-Man Crosses Into the Money-Verse

In one weekend of work, Across the Spider-Verse has already cracked the year’s top 10.

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An Interview With ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’ Director Sean McNamara

We chatted with Sean McNamara about his latest film, how his faith impacts his work and what advice he has for other Christian storytellers.

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Manifest season 4

Manifest

Manifest dives deeper into the spiritual realm—and not entirely in a good way.

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