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.

Undertone

Unquestionably effective, ‘Undertone’ may be the year’s scariest movie—but it’s a difficult, disturbing and demonic ride.

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The Faithful: Women of the Bible

Fox’s ‘The Faithful’ explores stories from the Bible through the eyes of biblical matriarchs, highlighting these women’s incredible faith.

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the boys

The Boys

Amazon’s dark and cynical homage to superheroes is neither super, nor heroic.

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super mario galaxy movie

We Loved ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.’ Are Video Game Movies the New Hollywood Cheat Code? Plus, an Interview with ‘A Great Awakening’s Joshua Enck (VIDEO)

Does ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ prove Hollywood is getting better at making video game movies? Plus, an interview with Joshua Enck!

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movie monday

Movie Monday: ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Starts Positively Peachy

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was as good as its name. Plumbers Mario and Luigi led the film to a cosmically super five-day start, blasting to $190.1 million in North America and a staggering $372.5 million opening frame worldwide. Wowser, Bowser. You m …

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For All Mankind

What if the Russians had landed the moon first? This Apple TV+ drama imagines how that alternate reality might have played out.

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If It’s Tuesday, It’s Murder

You won’t be surprised that murder is part of Hulu’s latest import, ‘If It’s Tuesday, It’s Murder.’ But the level of profanity is unexpected.

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Dolly

‘Dolly’ is devoid of ethical merit and proud of it. It is a ridiculous exercise in gore production—and unapologetically so.

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Scream 7

The meta vibe of the Scream franchise has degenerated into just plain meh. And while ‘Scream 7’ cranks up the gore, it seems dry of wit or originality.

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daredevil born again

Daredevil: Born Again

Wilson Fisk says he’s changed. But Daredevil: Born Again? It feels much the same as its Netflix predecessor—if not bloodier.

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Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’ is not a forgettable film. But its content concerns make it a movie that you might wish you could forget.

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project hail mary

‘Project Hail Mary’ and the Best Book-to-Movie Adaptations (VIDEO)

Paul, Bob and Kennedy talk ‘Project Hail Mary’ and discusses about the ticklish task of bringing beloved books to the big screen.

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screen fast

Five Reasons to Join Plugged In for Screen Fast 2026

The average teen spends around eight and a half hours daily on a screen—and let’s be honest, we adults aren’t much better …

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Solo Mio

‘Solo Mio’ keeps its heart warm and its nose (mostly) clean. And it reminds us that disappointment can lead to unexpected joy.

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The Strangers: Chapter 3

‘The Strangers’ trilogy wraps up with ‘The Strangers: Chapter 3.’ And give the film credit: It manages to be even worse than its predecessors.

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