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Contributor: Paul Asay

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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.

Episode 287: Lilo & Stitch. Plus, AI in Entertainment and Technology

Is the new Lilo & Stitch as good as the 2002 original? And how is AI impacting the world of entertainment?

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The Last Rodeo

For a faith-based movie, The Last Rodeo is a bit of a bumpy ride. But if you make it to the buzzer, the payoff is surprisingly sweet.

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Final Destination Bloodlines

Most characters in ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ serve as grotesque punchlines for the film’s Rube Goldberg-like termination sequences.

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Andor

The critically acclaimed Star Wars series ‘Andor’ is back. For fans, it is a return to form. For families, the show is still potentially a ride through an asteroid belt.

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Episode 286: Is Summertime Screen Time? Plus, Christian YouTubers

Studies show that screen time typically goes up for youth—sometimes way up—during the summer. With no school to worry about and …

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Movie Monday: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Lands Another Box-Office Punch

Marvel’s Thunderbolts*/The New Avengers secured its box-office lead. But Sinners and a Minecraft Movie kept their standings as well.

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Shadow Force

‘Shadow Force’: It’s bad. If you want to read the review to see how bad it is, be my guest—but don’t say I didn’t warn you.

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Episode 285: Of Handmaids’ Tales and Hunger Games: The Downside of Dystopian Dramas

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 285 We love it when things go bad. Or, at least, we love it in our entertainment. The Last of Us is one of Max’s most acclaimed dramas. Ditto The Handmaid’s Tale over on Hulu. Sunrise on the Reaping—the latest boo …

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Three Surprisingly Christian Themes Found in ‘Thunderbolts*’

Thunderbolts may not be on everyone’s watch list, but for those who do see it, there are some surprisingly Christian themes to ponder and discuss.

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Thunderbolts*

It’s got all the problems you’d expect from a superhero flick, and a few more besides. But it comes with a lot of heart, and hope, too.

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Warfare

‘Warfare’ is as good as its name, as realistic and searing a depiction of modern urban battle as you’ll likely see. But it’s not for kids—not by a longshot.

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Movie Monday: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Strikes Paydirt

Are the Thunderbolts heroes? To Marvel and Disney, they sure are. For decades, the Marvel Cinematic Universe felt invulnerable. Practically every film would fly into theaters, bask in audience applause and collect enough money to buy half of Denmark. B …

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Episode 284: Thunderbolts and What Makes a Hero. Plus, the Rise of AI Agents.

What makes an antihero? The Plugged In team discusses these sometimes do-gooders in anticipation of Marvel’s latest film, Thunderbolts*.

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The Mission

It’s not for everyone. But if you can navigate its violence and documentary-style tribal nudity, The Mission is a fallen Eden well worth visiting.

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The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie

‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’ feels oh-so-true to its wacky, Looney Tunes roots. But given how violent and rude those roots are, that’s not altogether good.

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