Episodes
Sept. 14, 2020
DVD/Streaming Review: Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe
Candace and her siblings band together, serve justice to the alien invaders and save the world. Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/phineas-and-ferb-the-movie-candace-against-the-universe-2020/ If you've…
Sept. 11, 2020
Movie: Mulan
The live action version of #Mulan on Disney+ tells the tale of the eldest daughter of an honored warrior who steps in to disguise herself as a boy and take the place of her ailing father. But will this version have all the f…
Sept. 10, 2020
TV Review: Transformers: War For Cybertron
The Transformers franchise keep chugging along, but there’s some bumps in this particular installment. Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/transformers-war-for-cybertron/ If you've listened to any of our po…
Sept. 9, 2020
Screen in Your Pocket: 3 Parental Controls That Aren’t Parental Controls
Need some help with your kid’s screens? Tech Guide: https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
Sept. 8, 2020
Music Review: Katy Perry
Perry’s latest has a lot to Smile about, but it’s not all smiles and rainbows. Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/smile/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusont…
Sept. 7, 2020
Movie Review: The One and Only Ivan
This lovely film’s minor blemishes don’t mar the positive, family-friendly lessons at the heart of this unfettered story Read the Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/one-and-only-ivan-2020/ If you've listened to …
Sept. 4, 2020
Movie Review: Tenet
In the new Christopher Nolan film #Tenet a CIA operative is recruited by a mysterious organization to participate in an assignment that unfolds beyond real time. Will you want to invest your family's next movie night in this…
Sept. 3, 2020
TV Review: Muppets Now
Like a closeup of the bags under Waldorf’s eyes, Disney+’s new take on the Muppets has some unsightly wrinkles.
Sept. 2, 2020
Screen in Your Pocket: Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Does this online battle royale contest solve the genre’s biggest problems?
Sept. 1, 2020
Music Review: Miley Cyrus: Midnight Sky
Miley’s single again. And, apparently, she’s loving living life on her terms … and loving whoever she wants to.
Aug. 31, 2020
Movie Review: The Sleepover
The Sleepover brims with violence and toilet humor that some parents will likely want to steer younger kiddos away from.
Aug. 28, 2020
Movie Review: Tulsa
The new Christian movie Tulsa, now playing in Regal theaters, is about a precocious 9-year-old foster child named after that Oklahoma city. He mom’s died, but Tulsa’s got picture of guy she thinks is her father. Working with…
Aug. 27, 2020
TV Review: Cleopatra in Space
This Peacock kids’ show isn’t exactly out of this world, but it contains a few simple lessons that shine.
Aug. 26, 2020
Screen in Your Pocket: Social Call
Ready for a new app that might even be a positive influence?
Aug. 25, 2020
Music Review: Darius Rucker: Beers and Sunshine
Former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker offers a mixed prescription for dealing with this moment’s anxieties.
Aug. 24, 2020
Movie Review: The High Note
Despite its feel-good messages about friendship and perseverance, The High Note still hits some low notes, too
Aug. 21, 2020
Words on Bathroom Walls
#WordsonBathroomWalls features a young guy diagnosed with a mental disease who hopes to follow his dreams, and maybe just find love, too. Will this be a romantic dream pic for movie night or something closer to a nightmare? …
Aug. 20, 2020
TV Review: Little Voice
This Apple TV+ original is sweet and celebrates the power of community. But it comes with some not-so-little problems.
Aug. 19, 2020
Screen in Your Pocket: TV in Your Kid’s Pocket
How do you protect your kids from that TV in their pocket?
Aug. 18, 2020
Music Review: Billie Eilish - My Future
The Grammy winner turns away from dark confessionalism and infuses her new single with jazz, R&B and hope.
Aug. 17, 2020
TV Review: Work It
While there’s a lot to like here, there’s also plenty that might leave you feeling a little off beat.
Aug. 14, 2020
Movie Review: The Secret Garden
In the new movie The Secret Garden, now available through major streaming outlets, we meet a young orphan named Mary Lennox. It’s 1947 in India, and 10-year-old Mary’s wealthy parents have died. So Mary returns to England to…
Aug. 13, 2020
TV Review: Tumble Leaf
This preschool-aimed show is packed with an extensive vocabulary, bright colors and fun music.
Aug. 12, 2020
Screen in Your Pocket: Did I Give My Kid Social Media Too Early?
What should you do if you gave your kid social media too early?