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.
Recent Episodes
June 18, 2025
SiYP: Summer Screens
Studies show that screen time typically goes up for youth—sometimes way up—during the summer. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 17, 2025
Culture Remix: Based on a True Story
Even though Will Smith is trying to apologize for his infamous Oscars slap, the message here is one of pride rather than forgiveness. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f...
June 16, 2025
Movie Review: Drop
‘Drop’ is a thriller with surface appeal, but less-than-appealing problems lurk beneath its surface as well. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 13, 2025
Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon
This film is a near shot-for-shot remake of the original. But its live-action nature makes the violence here more visceral … Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 12, 2025
TV Review: Mighty MonsterWheelies
Other than some small supernatural hiccups, there’s not much for parents to worry about in Dreamworks and Netflix’s Mighty Monsterwheelies. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us ...
June 11, 2025
SiYP: TikTok Told Me I Have ADHD
New studies explore why teens are self-diagnosing mental health conditions through TikTok—and why that can be dangerous. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 10, 2025
Culture Remix: Blue Prince
‘Blue Prince’ is a charming E-rated puzzler with equal measures of difficulty and delight for players of all ages. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
June 9, 2025
Movie Review: The Ballad of Wallis Island
The Ballad of Wallis Island hits a few discordant notes. But stick around for the whole song, and you’ll find some lovely themes. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb...
June 6, 2025
Movie Review: The Life of Chuck
This film lands its R rating for its harsh language. But its optimistic, life-affirming message might speak to us in deeper, more profound ways, too. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pleas...
June 5, 2025
Movie Review: North of North
North of North is a story about a woman seeking to grow into a new life in a small town in Canada’s Nunavut territory. She faces many challenges … as do viewers. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our pod...
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