Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

Focus on the Family

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Take a minute to hear a family-friendly review of the hottest movie, YouTube video, streaming series, video game, or new technology to help you decide if it’s a good choice for your kids and family. Hosted by Focus on the Family’s media and culture analysts, these reviews for parents offer a fresh Christian perspective on entertainment from a Biblical worldview.

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1209 episodes

TV Review: Pokémon Horizons: The Series

The latest TV series in the sprawling Pokémon franchise comes with familiar charms—and familiar issues.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/pokemon-horizons-the-series/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 28
The Screen in Your Pocket: Bonding and Boundaries

How we can embrace a proactive, wide, God-honoring strategy in dealing with tech and our kids.   Read the Plugged In Blog https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/hey-plugged-in-wrote-a-book/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 27
Pop Culture Remix: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

This Suicide Squad game takes a creative stab at the anti-hero rage. But the results are foul and disturbing.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 26
Movie Review: Freud’s Last Session

In Freud’s Last Session, both the eminent psychoanalyst and the Christian apologist C.S. Lewis land on the psychologist’s couch.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/freuds-last-session-2023/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 25
Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

The latest Ghostbusters movie might be more family focused, story-wise. But let’s not confuse that with being family friendly.     Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ghostbusters-frozen-empire-2024/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 22
TV Review: The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy

This animated, sci-fi hospital comedy on Amazon Prime mines absurd gore and suggestive themes for its laughs.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/second-best-hospital-in-the-galaxy/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 21
The Screen in Your Pocket: Boundaries Beyond Your Home

Have you thought about the best ways to set boundaries for your kids that reach beyond your home?   Read the Plugged In Blog https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 20
Pop Culture Remix: Mike Winger, YouTube Channel

Mike Winger dives deep into Christian theology—so, do you have a minute?   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/mike-winger/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 19
Movie Review: Damsel

This revisionist fairy tale mostly minds its manners. Still, it can be pretty violent, too—and not everyone lives happily ever after.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/damsel-2024/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 18
Movie Review: Arthur the King

This heartfelt dog movie starring Mark Wahlberg feels a lot like a classic Disney movie … except for all that disappointing profanity.    Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/arthur-the-king-2024/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 15
Tv Review: Iwájú

Disney+’s animated show that takes place in the colorful, crazy African city of Lagos. And the results are worth a smile.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/iwaju/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 14
The Screen in Your Pocket: AI Influencers Promote Unrealistic Beauty Standards

AI technology today is making it harder for casual users, especially children, to distinguish what is real and what is fake.   Read the Plugged In Blog https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/on-the-radar-2-10-24/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 13
Pop Culture Remix: Dune Messiah

The war has been won and planets conquered, but now Paul Atreides—the man christened Maud’Dib—must learn what it is to rule.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/dune-messiah/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 12
Movie Review: The Color Purple

The latest remake of Alice Walker’s famous novel once again blends redemptive spiritual themes with all kinds of content concerns.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/color-purple-2023/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 11
Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda 4

The fourth film in this franchise packs in more Jack Black-inspired laughs, some tender lessons, and a mix of slapstick violence and Eastern spirituality.    Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/kung-fu-panda-4-2024/   Hey, ‘Plugged In’ Wrote a Book! http://www.pluggedin.com/blog/hey-plugged-in-wrote-a-book   How can families navigate the overwhelming worlds of pop culture and technology? That’s exactly the question the Plugged In team tackles in the new book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family.    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 08
Tv Review: Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Deeper, darker and more problematic than the original Mr. and Mrs. Smith, this Prime Video series may have some running for cover.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/mr-and-mrs-smith/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 07
The Screen in Your Pocket: Algorithms Making the Decisions for Us

Online algorithms are making the decisions for us. What could possibly go wrong?   Read the Plugged In Blog https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/tech-trends-february-2024/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 06
Pop Culture Remix: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Prince of of Persia: The Lost Crown a well-constructed platformer that’ll please many--as long as they don’t mind its light bloodiness and spirituality   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 05
Movie Review: Migration

The trailer looks like good clean feathered fun. But should your family plan on flying off to the theater to see this animated lark?   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/migration-2023/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 04
Movie Review: Dune: Part Two

Director Denis Villeneuve’s second film chronicling the life of Paul Atreides on the desert planet of Arrakis is bold, beautiful … and brutal.    Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dune-part-two-2024/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Mar 01
TV Review: Masters of the Universe: Revolution

He-Man and his crew fight Skeletor’s evil forces in a battle between technology and magic in Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revolution.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/masters-of-the-universe-revolution/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Feb 29
The Screen in Your Pocket: Instagram Nudging Kids

Instagram is now using a new feature called “nighttime nudges” to get your kids to log off at night. Are you doing any nudging?   Read the Plugged In Blog https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/teens-screens-and-sleep-new-insights/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Feb 28
Pop Culture Remix: Because of Winn Dixie

When Opal moves to a new town, a new dog might be just what she needs.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/because-of-winn-dixie/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Feb 27
Movie Review: Wonka

Wonka isn’t perfect. But it’s still a relatively sweet treat.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/wonka-2023/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Feb 26
Movie Review: Ordinary Angels

Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank stars in this gritty, inspirational true story that revolves around themes of addiction and redemption, cancer and hope.    Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ordinary-angels-2024/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Feb 23
TV Review: Masters of the Air

While Masters of the Air certainly comes with plenty of cautions, the miniseries isn’t just about blood. It’s about heart.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/masters-of-the-air/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Feb 22
TV Review: Masters of the Air

While Masters of the Air certainly comes with plenty of cautions, the miniseries isn’t just about blood. It’s about heart.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/masters-of-the-air/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Feb 21
Pop Culture Remix: Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk

Crystal Story: Dawn of Dusk offers gamers a very nice taste of throwback gaming.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/crystal-story-dawn-of-dusk/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Feb 20
Movie Review: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Snowbirds & Snakes

A grim storyline paired with brutality and bloodshed involving teens offers families plenty of reasons to pass on this Hunger Games prequel.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/hunger-games-the-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes-2023/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Feb 19
Movie Review: Madame Web

A new character steps into the Spider-Verse. But this pic spins some issues that could make your parent-sense tingle.   Read the Plugged In Review https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/madame-web-2024/   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey.

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Feb 16