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.

Good Omens

Good Omens is thought by many to be a good show. But spiritually, this Prime Video series seems like it needs to be carted away in its own handbasket.

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The Old Stories: Moses

‘The Old Stories: Moses’ looks and feels like a strong, biblically based story in an era full of them—one that stands out for both its casting and technological creativity.

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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is a dark, dark movie—physically and morally. This story should itself be wrapped up and buried.

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Movie Monday: ‘Michael’ Mounts Box-Office Comeback

In an unsettled week at the box office, the musical biopic ‘Michael’ returned to take the box office crown.

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Introducing Plugged In’s New Technology Section!

We have a new section on our homepage dedicated to articles about technology! Check it out!

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Nervous About Netflix’s Narnia

Netflix teams up with director Greta Gerwig to bring Narnia to audiences in new and potentially problematic ways.

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The Punisher: One Last Kill

Disney+’s ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ is as unforgiving as its hero. Indeed, it’s the bloodiest, most graphic MCU product we’ve seen.

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Hamlet (2026)

This contemporary version of ‘Hamlet’ is a strong film. But alas, poor reader, we know this R-rated content well.

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Movie Monday: ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Knocks Around ‘Mortal Kombat II’

In a battle of sequels, ‘Mortal Kombat II’ fell short against the overpowering sense of fashion of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2.’

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Citadel

Citadel is stylish, silly and salacious. But its amnesiac spies may well leave conscientious viewers wishing they could forget.

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5 Lessons to Shear From ‘The Sheep Detectives’

The new movie ‘The Sheep Detectives’ made me smile, but it also made me think. I want to share five of those thoughts with you …

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M.I.A.

The one thing that Peacock’s ‘M.I.A.’ isn’t missing is action. But is short of good writing, sensible plotting and any moral storytelling.

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The Drama

Most weddings can be stressful. But The Drama takes the proverbial cake. Dark, difficult and profane, this wedding is no party.

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Movie Monday: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Takes the Crown

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ sashayed to a winning opening weekend while other box-office newcomers ranked further down in the ratings.

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Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

The first ‘Star Wars’ film to ever hit theaters is a classic, no question. But even the classics deserve caution, and ‘A New Hope’ proves that, too.

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