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Star Wars – A New Hope Rewind (Video)

Plugged In rewatches ‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’ and dives into its resonance, impact and, of course, …

Movie Monday: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Takes the Crown

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ sashayed to a winning opening weekend while other box-office newcomers ranked further down in the …

On the Radar: YASBM, Gen Z Studies and Screentime Heart Risks

What does YASBM mean? Do all the studies about Gen Z apply to your teen? How is screen time affecting …

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Summer Movies 2026: 13 of the Biggest Releases Coming This Summer

Hollywood’s summer movie season kicks off soon! Here are the biggest movies releasing this summer that you should know about …

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‘Mouse: P.I. for Hire’ and More Video Reviews Incoming! (VIDEO)

Know what’s better than simply reading one of our reviews? Reading the review and then watching its companion video review!

Movie Monday: ‘Michael’ Biopic a Box Office Thriller

The King of Pop became the King of the Box Office this week with the high-earning debut of the Michael …

On the Radar: Do Social Media Bans Work, Energy Drinks and Girls Growing Up

Do social media bans work? Energy drinks could cause heart problems in teens. Girl Scout survey says girls are scared …

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Is AI a Fantastic Tool? The End of the World? Both? (VIDEO)

Why do some people think AI is the greatest thing since domesticated fire? Why do others think that fire will …

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Movie Monday: Familiar Holdovers Bury ‘The Mummy’

Hey, Hollywood! Are you taking note? Good, strong, clean movies continue to (ahem) clean up at the box office.

On the Radar: Social Media Pressure, ‘Nudify’ Apps and Family Meals

Teens feel pressure from peers to join social media. Apple and Google both failed to remove “nudify” apps from their …

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