Contributor: Paul Asay

History, they say, is written by the victors. We might also say that history’s written by the entertainers. That’s not necessarily a bad thing—but it does bring its share of asterisks to the party. Take Hamilton, the smash Broadway hit that became anot …

An American Pickle is a little like a pickle itself: A little sour and a little sweet.

Disney+’s new take on the Muppets is funny. But like a closeup of the bags under Waldorf’s eyes, it comes with some unsightly wrinkles.

A likable lead doesn’t redeem this wildly problematic show.

This live-action revamp of Nick’s timeless heroine is not entirely successful.

Leonardo DiCaprio, you might say, has a dream job. After he punches the clock as Cobb, he jumps into … somebody else’s dreams. He is, essentially, a thought-thief, rooting around in other people’s subconscious to extract information—for a price.

Because of its language issues, an audience that might’ve appreciated The Grizzlies the most will likely never see it.

Room 104 is an interesting stop along the television landscape. But a restful place to stay? Hardly.

This TNT crime drama is as dirty, messy and brutal as the 19th-century New York streets from which it pulls its story.

Tattoos tell the tale of a woman who has lost all of her memories but none of her fighting skills … or her sensuality.

It sticks with you, as well-told stories do. As shocking stories do. It’s a horrific reminder of the evil that people can do. Any people.

Forget about all that fun Doctor Dolittle had with his furry friends. If you’re one of those who thinks it’d be pretty cool for animals to talk, Zookeeper will put that little fantasy to rest forever.

Peacock’s take on Aldous Huxley’s dystopian classic is not brave or new, but it does give viewers a salacious world.

This grim horror/mystery/comedy is far more about smothering life, in one way or another, than living it.

The Lorax shows the world at its worst. And it could be a favorite of the folks at Earth First! But here at Plugged In we’ll address other things. The bravery, the violence, the dents and the dings.