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, 2026
Movie Review: Toy Story 5
Playtime faces off against screen time in ‘Toy Story 5.’ The film is mostly clean, but a potty-training device makes for a few unnecessary double entendres. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Rev...
June 17, 2026
Movie Review: My Brother the Minotaur
‘My Brother the Minotaur’ is a preteen mystery with a lot of heart—though viewers should note it finds its roots in Irish mythology. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us you...
June 16, 2026
SiYP: Social Media Pressure
44% of teens say they feel pressured to be online and more than half say they feel left out if they’re not. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
June 15, 2026
Culture Remix: MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’ looks fantastic, but it’s got some mess in its black-and-white bits. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
June 14, 2026
Movie Review: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Peach, Mario, Luigi and a new dino pal named Yoshi rally to save the day. But it’s family viewers who get the gold coin. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
June 11, 2026
Movie Review: Disclosure Day
‘Disclosure Day’ is at times entertaining, but spiritual spaciness and a lack of intrigue sap this summer blockbuster of its potency. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us yo...
June 10, 2026
TV Review: Lord of the Flies
‘Lord of the Flies’ adaptations, via the book itself, intrinsically come with dark, violent moments. The Netflix version is no different. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give u...
June 9, 2026
SiYP- Screentime and Your Heart
We’ve all heard that too much screen time, especially with social media, isn’t great for our mental health. But what about physical health? Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give...
June 8, 2026
Culture Remix: The Last Dragon House
Ollie Atwood decides to take a job at a house that was set up to protect endangered dragons. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
June 7, 2026
Movie Review: A Magnificent Life
This animated biopic about French auteur Marcel Pagnol tells a visually lush story, but there are some content smudges on this canvas. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us y...
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