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Tag: Media Discernment

Movies

Batman v Superman, the R-rated Version

Hey there, superhero movie fans! With the jumbled, confused and generally rather messy Suicide Squad just hitting theaters, and with Batman v Superman: Dawn of

TV

Born to Be Influenced by Media

I reviewed A&E’s Born This Way this week (the review will be posted later today). It’s a reality show that focuses on several young adults

Culture

Engaging Wisely With Real-World Violence

I had been planning on writing this blog even before the horrific events in Dallas, Texas, last night. As people gathered there to protest the

Culture

Hollywood Likes Morality: Its Own

Last week, Plugged In Director Bob Waliszewski asked us whether Hollywood should do a better job of making good—as in ethically good—movies. Whether it should

Culture

Vodcast: How Porn and Pop Culture Intertwine

Here’s a surprisingly controversial statement for you: pornography is a problem. There it is. We said it. We mean it. Not only has pornography been

Culture

What Is Google Trying to Tell Us?

We’re coming up to the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death (May 3). It seemed like a good opportunity to talk about England’s most famous

Culture

What Does the Truth Feel Like?

Every now and then when I’m reviewing music for Plugged In, I’ll come across a lyric from an artist that succinctly encapsulates some aspect of

TV

Vodcast: Is Fuller House Bad TV?

What is one to make of Fuller House? The much-anticipated reboot/sequel/continuance of the popular 80s sitcom, Full House, has been widely panned since making its debut

Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology

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Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>

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