Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

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.

Movie Review: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

In the final chapter of the ‘Downton Abbey’ saga, the Crawley family’s loyalty is tested once again as they face social scandal and financial ruin.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

09-12
03:00

Movie Review: Leviathan

This Netflix anime series thrusts two teenagers from different backgrounds into a war that will change the world—and their lives—forever.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

09-11
02:00

SiYP- AI Companions

Two years after its introduction, Snapchat’s My AI still fails to shake a problematic legacy.   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

09-10
02:00

Culture Remix: The Trouble with Heroes

Finn has to make up for a dumb choice by hiking 46 mountain trails in a single summer. And it’s the smartest punishment he’s ever been given.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

09-09
02:00

Movie Review: Light of the World

This creative, 2D animated take on the Gospel comes with a few theological quibbles. But ‘Light of the World’ is a strong movie with a strong message.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

09-05
03:00

TV Review: My Melody & Kuromi

My Melody & Kuromi bakes up some sweet messages, but it also may be a little frightening for its young target audience.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

09-04
02:00

SiYP: Kids’ Tablet Ownership

40 percent of two-year-olds have tablets. By age four, 58% have them … and by age eight, a quarter of kids have their own smartphones. Is that a problem?   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

09-03
02:00

Culture Remix: Donkey Kong Bananza

There’s plenty of rock-pulverizing, banana gem-munching joy to be found in ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ for Nintendo’s Switch 2.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.  

09-02
02:00

Movie Review: Lilo & Stitch

Family, faithfulness and sacrifice are among the values embraced by this live-action Lilo & Stitch reboot.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

09-01
02:00

Movie Review: Jaws

‘Jaws’ swims to theaters with a new 50th-anniversary, 4K-polish. But just how much problematic chum does this Spielberg classic churn up?   Read the Plugged In Review   If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.  

08-29
03:00

TV Review: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ brings young viewers back to the adventures of Mickey and friends—all wrapped up at the end of each episode.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.  

08-28
02:00

SiYP: Guilt About Kids’ Screen Time

It’s one thing to say we need to monitor screen time, it’s another thing to actually do it. How do we address feelings of guilt when we fail?   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

08-27
02:00

Culture Remix: Benson Boone-American Heart

Benson Boone doubles down on some common themes, focusing on physical aspects of love rather than lasting connection.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

08-26
02:00

Movie Review: The King of Kings

The King of Kings comes with a surprising number of big names. And, more importantly, it tells the story of the biggest name of all.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

08-25
02:00

Movie Review: Title: Washington Black

Washington Black has some heavy themes and gets pretty intense, but its TV-14 rating fits right in with a teenage audience.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

08-21
02:00

SiYP: 25 Days of Video

A new study reveals that internet users spend an average of 11-and-a-half hours a week watching online videos . . . that adds up to about 25 full days every year.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

08-20
01:30

Culture Remix: EA Sports College Football 26

Electronic Arts offers a brand-new college football video game with even tougher college football challenges.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

08-19
02:00

Movie Review: Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning

After 29 years and eight films as ‘Mission: Impossible’ super spy Ethan Hunt, is Tom Cruise really going to call it a day?   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

08-18
02:00

Movie Review: Freakier Friday

It’s been 22 years since Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis first swapped bodies. This time around, two teens get tossed into the mix too ...   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

08-15
02:30

TV Review: The Summer I Turned Pretty

Based on novel by Jenny Han, this series follows the complex love life of Belly, a young girl caught between two boys who are childhood friends as she joins the world of debutantes.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

08-14
02:00

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