The Plugged In Show, Episode 75: A Journey into ‘Nomadland’
When people learn what I do, they think it must be great watching movies for a living. But the perk isn’t seeing movies. It’s being able to talk about them.
When people learn what I do, they think it must be great watching movies for a living. But the perk isn’t seeing movies. It’s being able to talk about them.
I’ve found The Chosen to be one of the most compelling biblical adaptations I’ve seen—offering new depth and dimension to age-old truths.
This reminds me that even in a place we might characterize as “godless,” God has passionate followers who are willing to stand for the truth.
Gothic horror master Edgar Allan Poe wouldn’t have any trouble understanding our contemporary culture’s fascination with unsolved mysteries.
Like so many aspects of entertainment, true crime taps into our baser instincts and brighter inclinations. But sometimes it shades more in one direction than another.
You can tell powerful stories without shellacking them in problematic content. And some of this year’s Best Picture nominees prove it.
What safeguards do you need to take of you’ve got a young Roblox-er? If those are questions you’re asking, you’ll want to listen to this week’s show.
But Wonder Woman 1984 left some families in a quandary: Is the movie worth a subscription to HBO Max?
You can’t fault Pixar for its ambition. Soul director Pete Docter talks about what might be the studio’s most ambitious film yet.
Movie theaters may be shutting down left and right, but artists are still putting out just as many tunes as ever.
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 >>