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.

coyote vs. acme

Coyote vs. Acme

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ comes with some unwanted anvils. But it also ships plenty of laughs, loads of nostalgia and unexpected heart.

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It Ends

‘It Ends’ is the quintessential road movie—in that our characters can seemingly never, ever leave that road. And you thought that your family road trips felt long.

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beyond belief

Beyond Belief

A young wannabe rock star begins hearing the voice of God. But God is telling him to do something crazy: Beyond belief, you might say. Will he listen?

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Outer Banks

It’s labeled as a “teen drama” and a “coming-of-age story.” But Netflix’s buzzy, sensual news series aims at adults.

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Movie Monday: New ‘Insidious’ Flick Can’t Squash ‘Spider-Man’

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ continues to spin box-office success, despite a few new challengers.

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Mutiny

Jason Statham’s ‘Mutiny’ features violence, violence and, hey, a little more violence. Also, there’s a plot.

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Reacher

The title character is bigger and bulkier now than in the Tom Cruise movies. But so are the problems.

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Movie Monday: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Snares Another Win

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ climbs ever closer to usurping ‘Avengers: Endgame’ for the second-highest grossing film of all time.

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From Camp Rock 3

Camp Rock 3

‘Camp Rock 3’ feels like a family-centric win. But be careful of those worldview rocks just beneath the surface.

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The End of Oak Street

‘The End of Oak Street’ is a strange, silly and entertaining romp that suffers from the piles of problems it drops in its cinematic backyard.

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Thinking of You, Perez Hilton

Jesus told us to pray for our enemies and do good to those who hate us. And sometimes, that means extending grace to someone who wouldn’t necessarily do the same.

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The Chosen in the Wild With Bear Grylls

Noted adventurer Bear Grylls takes some of the cast of ‘The Chosen’ out for a day of adventure and revelation in ‘The Chosen in the Wild With Bear Grylls.’

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Young Washington

‘Young Washington’ is a strong and largely accurate look at an overlooked period of American history. But it’s not free of its own concerns.

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Labyrinth (2026)

‘Labyrinth’ can feel like one, narratively speaking. But it ultimately leads to some good points. And it may help us consider what we post online—and why.

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Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass

‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ is a long cinematic string of coarse, foul and raunchy jokes. Should comedy seekers give it a pass?

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