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The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe – Plugged In Rewind

Plugged In dives into 2005’s ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,’ unpacking why this fantasy film is such a …

Movie Monday: Yep, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Wins Again

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ stayed on top of the box office for the third week in a row, and ‘Stranger …

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The Upside-Down World of ‘Stranger Things’

After the penultimate episode of ‘Stranger Things,’ many Christians may have felt that they were being force-fed by one of …

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PG-Movie Dominance, AI Slop & SkinnyTok: 2025 in Review

As we all prepare to ring in a new year, the Plugged In team decided to take a look back …

Movie Monday: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Mines Another Victory

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ stayed on top of the box office for the second week in a row, undaunted by …

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Pop Culture’s Top 10 Movers and Shakers (2025 Edition)

Plugged In takes a look at some of the people who shaped the world of entertainment and tech this year …

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Christmas Roundtable: Why We Love Our Holiday Stories

Christmastime is story time. Maybe we gather ‘round the dinner table and read all about the very first Christmas—right from …

Movie Monday: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Burns Down Competition

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ continues James Cameron’s box office success with the Avatar franchise; Angel’s ‘David’ makes a splash, too.

On the Radar: Teens’ Internet Use, ‘Slop’ and No Phones for Preteens

The number of teens online “almost constantly” is dropping. Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year is “slop.” Study says smartphones harm …

Best TV Shows of 2025: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks

We’ve seen a lot of shows this year (well, just like every year). This time, check out our top shows …

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