Episodes
July 14, 2023
Movie Review: Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One
Tom Cruise returns for another adrenaline-pumping, stunt-filled turn as Ethan Hunt, whose impossible mission this time around is stopping an AI program known as The Entity from taking over the world. So cue the theme song, a…
July 13, 2023
TV Review: Pretty Freekin Scary
In Pretty Freekin Scary, Frankie’s life changes forever when she visits the underworld and signs a contract with the Grim Reaper. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feed…
July 12, 2023
The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok Youth Council
TikTok is forming a youth council to build a better platform for teens. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 11, 2023
Pop Culture Remix: Diablo IV
Demons, death, blood sacrifice and more demons. Diablo IV is a game for lovers of battling, loot and a wash of bloody darkness. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedba…
July 10, 2023
Movie Review: Knights of the Zodiac
Knights of the Zodiac tries to translate a popular Japanese anime franchise into a live-action movie, and it’s full of visceral violence. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us y…
July 7, 2023
Movie Review: Sound of Freedom
Jim Caviezel stars in this true story about Tim Ballard, a federal agent battling human trafficking who puts everything on the line to rescue a little girl who’s been sold into slavery in the cartel-controlled jungles of Col…
July 6, 2023
TV Review: The Rising
The sun rarely shines in The Rising, which seems wholly fitting. It is a gloomy, humorless slog through scandal, secrets and murder. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f…
July 5, 2023
The Screen in Your Pocket: Dordogne
Those looking for a sweet story might find Dordogne to be a beautiful place to linger and remember. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 4, 2023
Pop Culture Remix: The Island
While young audiences might enjoy this captivating mystery, The Island also employs plenty of violence and profanity. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 3, 2023
Movie Review: World’s Best
Some movies suggest that fame is the ultimate dream. But World’s Best tells us that dreams change. And fame is nothing next to family. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your…
June 30, 2023
Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Indiana Jones is older than he used to be, and his movies have also mellowed with age—just a bit. But while you don't need to worry about faces melting, families still have some pits and traps to deal with. Read the Plugged …
June 29, 2023
TV Review: American Born Chinese
American Born Chinese is fun, funny and exciting, standing apart from Disney+’s prominent franchises. But it’s not perfect. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
June 28, 2023
The Screen in Your Pocket: Social Media and Self Esteem
How folks are combating technology’s affect on mental health, a dozen apps guilty of child exploitation, AI developments and more. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb…
June 27, 2023
Pop Culture Remix: Star Trek: Resurgence
With a well-written story and time-driven choices, this Star Trek adventure might well be the best one yet. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
June 26, 2023
Movie Review: Big George Foreman
George Foreman fought everyone—even God. But God always wins, and He uses the fight for His glory. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
June 23, 2023
Movie Review: The Flash
DC Comics’ latest superhero flick is a mixed bag. The plot mixes engaging characters, heartfelt moments and feel-good cameos with profanity, violence and suggestive content that all push the boundaries of this film’s PG-13 r…
June 22, 2023
TV Review: Primo
This show is all about family, and a loving one at that. But it’s appropriateness for your family may be in question. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
June 21, 2023
The Screen in Your Pocket: Millennials and Gaming
Did you know that Millennials spend more time gaming than teens? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
June 20, 2023
Pop Culture Remix: Alternate History Hub
Despite some small bumps, AlternateHistoryHub supplies fun theories about how history might’ve looked under different circumstances. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f…
June 19, 2023
Movie Review: Sweetwater
Sweetwater scores more often than it fouls in its biographical look at the first Black NBA player. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
June 16, 2023
Movie Review: Elemental
Pixar’s latest tells the colorful story of two very different characters—one fire, one water—who fall in love but struggle to navigate their obvious differences. Redemptive themes mingle with some hot-button cultural concern…
June 15, 2023
TV Review: Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Lightsabers and Force aside, parents can share this age-appropriate Star Wars show alongside their own younglings. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
June 14, 2023
The Screen in Your Pocket: Social Media and Brain Development
Want more info about how social media impacts mental health? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
June 13, 2023
Pop Culture Remix: Jonas Brothers: The Album
The Jonas Brothers talk, sometimes graphically, about how much they love their wives and the ups and downs of marriage. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .