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While language and tense themes may place ‘The Brink of War’ out of reach for children, history buffs may find the film investing. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

While Laika Entertainment’s ‘Wildwood’ is beautiful, powerful and poignant, parents will find plenty of reasons to avoid this fantasy forest, too. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Balancing the warm feeling of a fall cider with chilly spookiness and humor, ‘Over the Garden Wall’ is a niche autumn tradition for some. But for kids, this miniseries has some skeletons in the closet. PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Sam Altman claims to have heard about a use of AI that will bring your family closer on those dreaded car rides together. PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

The Happy Caravan’ is a wholesome channel with Christian themes, but it raises questions about how much is too much to share online. Read the full review. PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

‘Masters of the Universe’ was more fun than we expected. But the problems grow in tandem with those positives. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

In the new movie Sense and Sensibility, fans of Jane Austen’s beloved story have yet another opportunity to meet the Dashwood Sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as their dramatic narrative unfolds. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Netflix’s ‘My Brilliant Career’ is the tale of yet another Victorian-era young woman being forced to marry—and yet another young-adult series oversaturated with sexual content. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

In a world of dating apps and digital connection, Gen Z is pushing back with what’s being called ‘soft socializing.’ Read more PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Matchbox the Movie leans into the over-the-top fun of Mattel Matchbox cars for its stunt-filled action. Will this spy movie live up to your childhood plastic-track memories? Plugged In has the review slotted and ready to roll. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

LEGOStarWars:TheMandalorian brings Mando and his ward, Grogu, into the famed Star Wars Cantina. Does this show, restructured in bricks and tiles, make the Mando action more kid-friendly? Plugged In has the plastic brick review you need. Snap to it. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

In response to the growth of AI in creative endeavors, the Australian Recording Industry Association banned all songs from music charts that aren’t “substantially human-made.” What should you tell your kids about the use of AI and the growing list of new AI rules? Check out Plugged In for information and solid talking points on the topic. Pluggedin PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

StarWars:ZeroCompany places its XCOM-like, tactical RPG action in a Star Wars setting. But is this new game family-friendly fun or a lot of messy trigger-pulling? Plugged In has the review (and a few droids) that you’re looking for. Read the full Review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Disney released a new live-action reimagining of the Oscar®-nominated animation #Moana. But should you answer this movie’s Ocean call? Plugged In has all the Polynesian island and tattooed demigod details to help you decide. You’re Welcome! Read the full Review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Quirky reporter Fiona Flash and her furry sidekick, Fluff, investigate stories and rumors to find the truth in every situation. Read the full Review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

New York City schools are cracking down on artificial intelligence in the classroom. Read the full Review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

The first ‘Halo’ classic returns with a new look and some brand-new missions. But it’s still M-rated, Dad. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

This stirring biopic may well change the sad fact that most Americans don’t know who William Wilberforce was—or how he struggled for two decades to abolish the English slave trade. Rating: PG Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

In the new animated adventure called Forgotten Island, two devoted childhood friends stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to a fantastic island packed with magical creatures. So will this new pic leave the kids hooting or hollering? Plugged In has the answers and you only need a tiny, hand-sized magic portal to read them. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Noted adventurer Bear Grylls takes some of the cast of ‘The Chosen’ out for a day of adventure and revelation in ‘The Chosen in the Wild With Bear Grylls.’ Read our review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Will the Meta settlement change social media for the better? If not, what will? Check out our blog PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Like many kids, Mickey never seemed to have enough time in a day. Until, that is, he stopped sleeping. Read our review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Young Washington’ is a strong and largely accurate look at an overlooked period of American history. But it’s not free of its own concerns. Read our review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Is a monster on the loose? ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ tries to uncover the truth. But while fun, this film can be a little, um, hairy for families. Read out full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.