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.

Christian Movie and Media Notes: Sight & Sounds ‘NOAH’ Sails from Stage to Screen

The Christian entertainment industry is as busy as it has ever been. More faith-based movies. More Christian TV shows. More everything, quite frankly. It’s hard to keep track of it all: Trust us, we know. So in an effort to keep tabs on the industry an …

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Sketch

Families should note the little content monsters lurking inside this colorful, often hilarious film. Otherwise, Sketch is a cinematic joy.

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Is ‘Sketch’ Too Scary for Kids? Angel Exec Responds

I had a chance to talk with Jeffrey Harmon, Angel Studio’s chief content officer, about the film ‘Sketch,’ how they select movies and more…

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Episode 300: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fun

In our sunset episode, the Plugged In team reflects on the past 300 episodes, offering advice to parents as we move into a YouTube space.

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Sausage Party: Foodtopia

Crude, profane, salacious and offensive, Foodtopia just might make you sick to your stomach.

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Art, Anger and ‘Sketch’: How Kids Work Through Big Feelings

Angel Studios’ new movie, ‘Sketch,’ deals with some heavy but important themes. Christian counselor Jan Wilkenson talks to us about it.

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Episode 299: Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers. Plus, ‘Truth Rising’ and the Power of Documentaries

In the penultimate episode of The Plugged In Show, we try to answer questions you’ve sent in over the years. Plus, bloopers.

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Butterfly

Good as its name, Prime Video’s ‘Butterfly’ is a flyaway thing. But its content can sting like a bee.

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Movie Monday: ‘Weapons’ Attacks the Box Office

‘Freakier Friday’ attacked the box office with nostalgic power, but it was no match for Warner Bros.’ new horror flick ‘Weapons.’

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‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Is Surprisingly Pro-Life

In ‘The Fantastic Four,’ even with the fate of the world weighing down the other end of the scales, Sue Storm chooses life for her baby.

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Episode 298: Great Bible-Based Entertainment for Your Kids. Plus, ‘Sketch’

We’ll talk about some entertainment options that might spark a Christian conversation. Then, we’ll talk about the new movie Sketch.

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Episode 297: Is ChatGPT Making Us Dumber? Plus, a Chat With ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Director

Is ChatGPT making us dumber? A new study says so. Then, we’ll talk briefly with the Pierre Perifel, the director behind The Bad Guys 2.

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The Life of Chuck

The Life of Chuck lands its R rating for its harsh language. But this optimistic, life-affirming film might speak to us in deeper, more profound ways, too.

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Episode 296: It’s Nostalgia Time! Plus, Is It Time to Stop Talking to AI?

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 296 It’s been hard to craft a good Fantastic Four movie. Every decade or so, Hollywood tries: Richard Corman allegedly directed a take on Marvel’s First Family in 1994—but it was never released. The 2005 Fantastic …

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Acapulco

Acapulco, Apple TV+’s bilingual comedy, is almost as kind-hearted as Ted Lasso, but without as much crass language

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