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Tag: Opinion

TV

When Zombies Are ‘Real’

One of the main messages Plugged In emphasizes is the possibility that our entertainment choices influence us. The movies, TV, music and video games we

TV

Screaming About ‘Queens’

Roughly two decades ago, when I was asked by an out-of-town group to speak on popular entertainment, I’d fill half of my suitcase with VHS

Let’s Grow a Few Heroes

Remember when we used to have heroes? You know, those people you could look up to, admire, maybe even want to be a little like?

Movies

What Makes a Movie a Success?

There’s never been a movie that appealed to everyone, a motion picture without a single critic. Take two films awarded Best Picture, Chariots of Fire

Movies

War Room: Fighting for the Time To Pray

War Room surprised everyone when it muscled its way toward the top of the box office standings. Not very many people thought a movie about

Miley, What’s Good?

Sunday’s MTV’s 2015 Video Music Awards were, naturally, again all about Miley Cyrus. She hosted it and managed to dominate it as only a savvy,

Movies

Turning Our Podcast Inside Out

I find that I kinda miss the Plugged In Podcast, and I don’t think I’m alone in that. Long before I sneaked into the inner

Culture

An Entertainment Adventure in Garage Saling

As we do almost every year, my wife and I spent vacation time in July visiting our out-of-state daughter. And although you’ll probably find this

Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology

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