Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

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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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Movie Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

The latest big-screen adaptation of this famous fantasy role-playing game feels like one part Lord of the Rings, one part Guardians of the Galaxy. There’s some magic and violence, of course, but also some surprisingly nice messages about family and loyalty. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dungeons-dragons-honor-among-thieves-2023/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

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Mar 31
TV Review: Animal Control

Animal Control is yet another recycled comedy about public servants who can’t seem to do anything right. Read the Plugged In review: https:// https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/left-behind-rise-of-the-antichrist-2023/www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/left-behind-rise-of-the-antichrist-2023/ http://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/left-behind-rise-of-the-antichrist-2023 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

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Mar 30
The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok Adding Limits

TikTok is adding some new time limits. Wanna know more? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/tech-trends-march-2023/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

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Mar 29
Culture Remix: Drive: Thru History with Dave Stotts

It’s biblical history, and it’s fun! Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/drive-thru-history-with-dave-stotts/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

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Mar 28
Movie Review: John Wick: Chapter 4

Keanu Reeves returns for another round of vigilante mayhem in John Wick: Chapter 4. If you’ve seen any of the first three films in this franchise, you know exactly what to expect here: an unremitting ballet of brutality and bloodshed.  Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/john-wick-chapter-4-2023/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

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Mar 24
TV Review: Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Despite some decent messages, Moon Girl can’t overcome its own questionable agenda. Read the Plugged In review: https:// https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/moon-girl-and-devil-dinosaur/www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/moon-girl-and-devil-dinosaur/ http://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/moon-girl-and-devil-dinosaur If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

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Mar 23
The Screen in Your Pocket: Adventures in Odyssey

Have you considered putting Adventures in Odyssey on the phone in your kids’ pockets? Read the Plugged In review: https:// https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/is-social-media-shaping-adolescent-brain-development/https://app.adventuresinodyssey.com/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 22
YouTube Review: : 8-Bit Music Theory

Though the occasional swear word brings disharmony to the channel, 8-bit Music Theory otherwise creates a decent composition. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/8-bit-music-theory/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 21
Movie Review: Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist

Rise of the Antichrist brings another iteration of the Left Behind books to the big screen. The results are mixed. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/left-behind-rise-of-the-antichrist-2023/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 20
Movie Review: Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Shazam is back. And this time Billy Baston isn’t the only one with super powers. Several of his fost-kid friends receive them, too. But they’ll need all the superpowers they can muster to combat the threat of three angry gods bent on doing bad things to Earth in this high-octane DC Comics sequel.  Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/shazam-fury-of-the-gods-2023/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 17
TV Review: Rubble & Crew

Paw Patrol’s Rubble sets out with his family on a new construction adventure in Rubble & Crew. Read the Plugged In review: https:// https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/creed-iii-2023/www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/creed-iii-2023/ http://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/creed-iii-2023 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 16
The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok Bold Glamour Filter

Have you heard of the TikTok Glamour Filter? What do you need to know? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/tiktok-glamour-filter-is-not-so-pretty If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 15
Game Review: Hogwarts Legacy

As with every Potteresque venture, there’s dark and deadly peril along with the magical fun. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/hogwarts-legacy/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 14
Movie Review: A Man Called Otto

Tom Hanks stars in this remake about a grieving, bitter man who gradually begins to see life from a brighter point of view. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/man-called-otto-2023/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 13
Movie Review: Champions

Woody Harrelson stars in this sports comedy/drama about a struggling basketball coach who gets busted for a DUI, then assigned to coach a group of young adults with intellectual disabilities as community service—an event that transforms how this self-centered coach sees other people.  Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/champions-2023/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 10
TV Review: The Ark

The crew on this Syfy show may eventually reach the alien planet it’s aiming for. But it carries plenty of problems, too. Read the Plugged In review: https:// https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/is-social-media-shaping-adolescent-brain-development/https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/ark/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 09
The Screen in Your Pocket: Social Media and the Brain

Whether we like it or not, we can confidently state that kids’ constant exposure to screens and social media is having a tangible impact on them. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/is-social-media-shaping-adolescent-brain-development/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 08
Game Review: River City Girls 2

A few light content punches mar River City Girls 2, an otherwise fun, colorful beat-‘em-up. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/river-city-girls-2/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 07
Movie Review: Women Talking

Women Talking delves deeply and painfully into abuse: Abuse of people, of power and of faith itself. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/women-talking-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 06
Movie Review: Creed III

Adonis Creed (the son of Rocky Balboa’s first opponent, Apollo Creed) is ready to hang up his gloves and become a boxing promoter. But this is a boxing movie, and so Creed soon finds himself back in the ring again. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/creed-iii-2023/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 03
TV Review: Shape Island

Shape Island may charm little viewers and won’t bend their parents out of shape. But the show can also feel surprisingly flat. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/shape-island/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 02
The Screen in Your Pocket: Screens and Lost Sleep

So, do screens at night and a good sleep mix well? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/how-are-screens-affecting-our-sleep/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 01
Book Review: The Upside of Falling

Being a perfect couple in high school isn’t easy, even if it is all pretend. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/upside-of-falling/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 28
Movie Review: Devotion

This is a very good war film, but some unfortunate friendly fire could ground it for family viewers. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/devotion-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 27
Movie Review: Jesus Revolution

In the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, a remarkable revival began to spread from its roots in Southern California’s hippie subculture. Jesus Revolution tells that remarkable true story.  Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/jesus-revolution-2023/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 24
TV Review: Wolf Pack

Wolf Pack may have werewolves, but it is also “packed” with content issues. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/wolf-pack/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 23
The Screen in Your Pocket: ForSpoken

This game is like that vulgar, overtalking neighbor. He might look nice. But you’re wise to avoid him. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/forspoken/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 22
YouTube Review: Simon's Cat

Look out, Garfield, there’s another mischievous and hungry cat in town. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/simons-cat/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 21
Movie Review: Running the Bases

In Running the Bases, a young baseball player grapples with grief and doubt as he gradually learns to trust God with his life. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/running-the-bases-2022/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 20
Movie Review: Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania

In the third Ant-Man installment, Scott Lange tries to reconnect with his daughter, Cassie, before he and the rest of his family get sucked dramatically into the subatomic Quantum Realm, where they’ll face off against the new villain Kang the Conqueror.  Read the Plugged In review: https:// https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/black-panther-wakanda-forever-2022/www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/black-panther-wakanda-forever-2022/ http://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/black-panther-wakanda-forever-2022 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 17