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.

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March 24, 2026

Culture Remix: Pokémon Pokopia

‘Pokémon Pokopia’ is smooth, seamless, friendly and fun. And it’s free of that grindy feel of a typical casual life sim. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

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March 23, 2026

Movie Review: Good Boy

‘Good Boy’ is an inventive horror flick that takes place from a dog’s perspective. But this film won’t quite be a family’s best friend. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us ...

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March 20, 2026

Movie Review: Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary dazzles with its visuals and message on bravery alike, but some content issues may cause chaos on this space mission. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us ...

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March 19, 2026

TV Review: The Burbs

‘The ‘Burbs’ is Peacock’s attempt to adapt the 1989 movie of the same name. But a fresh coat of paint doesn’t hide the content issues. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us y...

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March 18, 2026

SiYP - Discord Wants Your ID

Discord wants to make things safer, but at the cost of more information about your kids. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

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March 17, 2026

Culture Remix: Big Hops

If you’ve got a taste for good, creative platforming, then the little froggy hero of ‘Big Hops’ has a tongue you can borrow. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedba...

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March 16, 2026

Movie Review: Anaconda

Anaconda is a comedic take on the 1997 film of the same name, but it constricts audiences with violence and crude language. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedbac...

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March 13, 2026

Movie Review: Reminders of Him

Reminders of Him is a sickly mix of the saccharine and sensual—yet another Colleen Hoover adaptation that families may want to avoid. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us yo...

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March 12, 2026

TV Review: The Artful Dodger

Oliver Twist’s Artful Dodger isn’t 13 anymore: He’s an adult. And being an adult comes with more grown-up problems. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

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March 11, 2026

SiYP- Gambling and Minors

A recent study found that more than a third of boys ages 11 to 17 gambled in the past year. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

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