Movie Monday: ‘Way of Water’ Washed Away by ‘Knock at the Cabin’
After seven straight victories, The Way of Water fell like Niagara, making way for the possibly-apocalyptic horror flick Knock at the Cabin.
After seven straight victories, The Way of Water fell like Niagara, making way for the possibly-apocalyptic horror flick Knock at the Cabin.
Not many braved the weekend’s cold to visit the nation’s movie theaters. But most who did went to see James Cameron’s latest Avatar flick.
Just a few months ago, Pixar/Disney’s Lightyear was considered a massive Mouse House dud. Strange World said, “Hold my juice box.”
We talk a lot about screen time here at Plugged In. The less time your kids spend in front of a screen, the better, we often say. And it’s true.
Or is it?
They said they wouldn’t. But now, Disney+ has added R-rated content. And many moms and dads are still upset with the decision.
We’re all probably guilty of saying it. And who knows, we might even mean it: “Wait, I just want to check one thing.”
Is all violence in movies created equal? We unpack that on this show, plus talk about a pretty violent television show, too.
If there’s a movie you’re interested in seeing, we’re interested in seeing it, too. And we let you know about some of them on this episode.
We offer a few suggestions of good family movies that might inspire your kids to push themselves, explore new skills or become kinder people.
Artificial Intelligence is getting more intelligent all the time. And as our machines grow smarter, the entertainment industry grows more fascinated.
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 >>