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While it may not be a newfound comedy classic, families will find a lot to like in Nate Bargatze's 'The Breadwinner.' Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

‘Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair’ modernizes and reboots yet another show—including some of the concerning content therewithin. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give ...

According to new data from Girls Scouts of the USA, “becoming a grown-up sounds scary to more than half (54%) of girls ages 5 to 13. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us you...

Zayn’s version of love is marred by revenge, lust, and a selfish pursuit of whatever feels best in the moment. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ encourages viewers to be better stewards of the planet. But the messages (and the comedy) fall a little flat. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your fee...

‘Pressure’ takes us into a little-known wrinkle in perhaps history’s most documented war, and it does so with fewer content concerns than you’d expect. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews,...

While Netflix says that the animated ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ is a kinder, gentler sort of ‘Stranger Things’ show, that hardly makes it kind or gentle. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In...

Australia banned social media for kids under 16. But 61% of Australian teens still have access to one or more accounts. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

‘Pragmata’ surprises with its emotional father-daughter storyline. But trigger-pulling peril and foul language will keep younger players ducking. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, pleas...

‘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 ...

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ feels like an old Ray Harryhausen creature feature. ‘Course, all those beasties come with teeth, and the movie does, too. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, p...

If you feel like you’re always battling your child over screens, here’s a surprising truth: one of the strongest predictors of a child’s screen use is YOUR screen use. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plu...

Mumford & Sons’ long-wrought journey continues a commitment to vulnerability, encouraging listeners to explore their despair to eventually find hope. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, p...

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ feels much like what we’ve seen before, only more. But that more will leave family viewers feeling burned. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your f...

Netflix’s ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ has some lovely messages, but it blunders through a lot of foul language. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

The opening song asks how one might get to ‘Sesame Street,’ and we’ll help you decide whether or not you should go. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Laws might make it harder for AI deepfakes to harm innocents, but we should still talk to our kids about potential dangers. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedbac...

"Koo Koo’ is a band that makes goofy music sure to get kids dancing—with a couple of minor concerns to think through. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

‘Solo Mio’ keeps its heart warm and its nose (mostly) clean. And it reminds us that disappointment can lead to unexpected joy. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feed...

‘The Sheep Detectives’ is funny and sweet, slapstick and tender, and a whole lot better than spending your evening scrolling through EweTube. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please gi...

This show has become a sensation on Netflix—and it’s cleaner than some. But before you walk into this small town, know that not everything is fit for families. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In ...

Sycophantic AI chatbots tend to validate bad behaviors. Read the full blog . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Penelope is perfectly prepared for her time at the myth- and magic-based Anaximander’s Academy. But sometimes plans don’t go to plan. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us yo...

In ‘GOAT,’ a skinny goat gets a shot at the big leagues. He must build a winning team while trying to keep from being sat on—or eaten. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us y...