
The Surprising Unintended Consequences of Fandom
Movies can make people do strange things. And, no, I’m not talking about some of the usual suspects here. You know, teens taking up smoking

Movies can make people do strange things. And, no, I’m not talking about some of the usual suspects here. You know, teens taking up smoking

A few weeks ago, Michael Foust of the Christian Examiner/Post asked me what I thought about the news that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

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

When I heard that Prince had passed, my first thought was a hope that he had finally found true peace. My second was to wonder

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

Years ago, when I worked building homes, it was rare for anyone to ask me questions related to my job. I mean, think about it,

My kids have probably heard me say this sentence hundreds of times: “I just need to check one more thing.” I’m talking, of course, about

American Idol wrapped up its awe-inspiring 15-season run on Fox last night, crowing a final Idol, Trent Harmon, in an emotional two-hour finale that featured

The title of this blog, “Film Is a Drug,” comes from a quote from a well-known person. The full statement is this: Film is a
Girl Scout cookie season is over in most parts of the country, I think. No longer can I run out and buy, on a whim,
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 >>