Episodes
July 28, 2023
Movie Review: Haunted Mansion
Disney’s second theatrical attempt to turn this creepy fan-favorite ride into a movie is haunted by a legion of spiritual problems. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fe…
July 27, 2023
TV Review: Wake Up, Carlo!
After a long nap, Carlo wakes up to discover his whimsical home has been transformed into a serious land for adults. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 26, 2023
The Screen in Your Pocket: Energy Drinks and Screens
Energy drinks and screens have had a long relationship. Is that a problem? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 25, 2023
Pop Culture Remix: SuperCarlinBrothers
If your family loves Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter, Pixar and Marvel, the SuperCarlinBrothers might be the YouTubers for you. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedba…
July 24, 2023
Movie Review: Paint
This picture isn’t always pretty. But underneath all the problems, a few of the brushstrokes paint something of value. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 21, 2023
Movie Review: Barbie
Warner Bros.’ latest foray into nostalgia is colorful, musical and … controversial as it explores feminism and masculinity in ways that are likely to leave viewers with very different reactions. Read the Plugged In Review If…
July 20, 2023
TV Review: Skull Island
Skull Island welcomes you to a fantastical adventure, but you may have to overcome the perils of minor profanity and violence. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedbac…
July 19, 2023
The Screen in Your Pocket: AI Jesus
Have you heard about the AI Jesus? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .
July 18, 2023
Culture Remix: Keep Dancing Lizzie Chu
Ever since her grandmother passed, Lizzie Chu’s grandfather has been struggling. But Lizzie plans to fix it with a road trip and a goddess. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us…
July 17, 2023
Movie Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
Based on Judy Blume’s beloved book, this film ports in all of that book’s honesty, heart, and—depending on the family—issues. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback…
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 .