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.

Pop Culture Remix: Island of Whispers

Young Milo must take up his father’s job when the grim man is killed. The job? He must ferry the souls of the dead.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-25
01:30

Movie Review: The First Slam Dunk

You don’t have to be a basketball fan at all to appreciate the strong redemptive themes in the Japanese anime The First Slam Dunk.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-24
01:30

Movie Review: Ultraman: Rising

This animated movie on Netflix features a massive monster threatening Tokyo, a giant robot guy defending the city … and some surprisingly sweet messages about fatherhood.    Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-21
02:30

TV Review: The Acolyte

The Acolyte takes Star Wars fans into a time when the Empire didn’t exist. But that doesn’t make everything rosy—in that galaxy or on this show.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-20
02:00

Pop Culture Remix: Little Kitty, Big City

This find-your-way-home adventure features a cute kitty and his purr-worthy hijinks.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-18
01:30

Movie Review: The Long Game

The Long Game wedges in a lot of positive messages about overcoming adversity and standing true to what’s right.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-17
01:30

Movie Review: Inside Out 2

Does Pixar’s latest live up to the 2015 original? Or are their reasons for parents to be … anxious? You might be surprised by the answers to those questions   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-14
02:30

TV Review: Destination Heaven

People from all walks of life learn lessons from God Himself that will change their lives.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-13
01:30

SiYP: “For You” Social Media Content

Does “For You” social media content prepare kids for conflict resolution and problem solving or just feed them more of what they want to hear?   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-12
01:30

Pop Culture Remix: JaidenAnimations

JaidenAnimations crafts fun animated stories. But families should consider a couple of important issues.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-11
01:30

Movie Review: Godzilla X Kong

It’s been 91 years since Kong first scaled the Empire State Building. Now, he and Godzilla are back to unleash more CGI mayhem.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-10
01:30

Movie Review: The Watchers

This creepy thriller from M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter, Ishana, finds Dakota Fanning unwisely wandering into a deadly forest … with predictably violent and supernaturally tinged results.    Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-07
02:30

TV Review: Doctor Who

The good Doctor’s been flitting around time, space and the BBC since 1963. Now he’s also a fixture in the US, toting his curiously British brand of sci-fi in his highly mobile TARDIS. Just how safe is this contraption?   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-06
01:30

SiYP: Princess Peach Showtime

Hollywood starlets step aside. Princess Peach is ready for her closeup—and her game is ready to shine.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-05
01:30

Pop Culture Remix: Elf Dog and Owl Head

In M.T. Anderson’s Elf Dog and Owl Head, Clay’s life forever changes when he finds a magic dog in the forest.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-04
02:00

Movie Review: Unsung Hero

What does it take to persevere in faith and family when the bottom drops out? It takes leaning on each other—especially those closest to us.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

06-03
01:30

TV Review: Superbuns

Superbuns uses her powers of kindness to save the day.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

05-30
02:00

SiYP- No Phones at School

Have you heard that schools are banning phones for kids in class? Wanna hear about that and other techy trends?   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

05-29
01:30

Pop Culture Remix: Fog & Fireflies

After a wizard’s war scarred the world, only children can face off with an ever-encroaching, deadly fog.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

05-28
02:00

Movie Review: Arthur the King

While the redemptive messages in this feel-good story might get many a tail a-wagging, its profanity is worth a growl or two.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

05-27
02:00

Recommend Channels