Episodes

Music Review: Billie Eilish- “everything i wanted”
Dec. 2, 2019

Music Review: Billie Eilish- “everything i wanted”

Billie Eilish’s latest effort finds the singer struggling to hold on to a lifeline of hope in dark times.
Movie Review: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Nov. 29, 2019

Movie Review: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Many a movie will make you laugh or cry or think. But very few make you want to be a better person. And that’s what makes A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood a pretty beautiful movie. (PG)
DVD Review: Where’s You Go Bernadette
Nov. 26, 2019

DVD Review: Where’s You Go Bernadette

This drama tells us that we were made for something. And when we find and pursue that purpose, we're better able to serve the people around us. (PG-13)
Music Review: Dua Lipa- “Don’t Start Now”
Nov. 25, 2019

Music Review: Dua Lipa- “Don’t Start Now”

Dua Lipa’s latest single delivers some empowering messages to women … and perhaps some mixed messages, too.
TV Review: Ghostwriter
Nov. 21, 2019

TV Review: Ghostwriter

A reboot of a classic kids show from the 1990s, this new Apple TV+ version is more sweet than spooky.
Game Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Nov. 20, 2019

Game Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

The new CoD returns to a world of realistic military conflict … for better and worse. (M)
DVD Review: Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Nov. 19, 2019

DVD Review: Dora and the Lost City of Gold

This live-action revamp of Nick’s timeless heroine is not entirely successful. (PG)
Movie Review: Ford v Ferrari
Nov. 15, 2019

Movie Review: Ford v Ferrari

Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in this high-octane drama about the unlikely (and profanity-riddled) clash between Ford and Ferrari at the fabled 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1960s. (PG-13)
TV Review: DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders
Nov. 14, 2019

TV Review: DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders

Some of them breathe fire, sure. But more importantly, these dragons teach kids about kindness, forgiveness and the importance of family.
DVD Review: The Angry Birds Movie 2
Nov. 12, 2019

DVD Review: The Angry Birds Movie 2

Families will have to suffer through more potty humor, and even some surprising innuendo, than parents may have bargained for. (PG)
Music Review: Selena Gomez- “Lose You to Love Me”
Nov. 11, 2019

Music Review: Selena Gomez- “Lose You to Love Me”

Selena’s latest unpacks the hard lessons learned when she finally relinquished a dysfunctional relationship.
Movie Review: Last Christmas
Nov. 8, 2019

Movie Review: Last Christmas

This holiday-themed romcom about a woman with a broken heart—both literally and figuratively—is sometimes sweet, sometimes not. (PG-13)
TV Review: Watchmen
Nov. 7, 2019

TV Review: Watchmen

HBO’s take on this influential DC Comics franchise offers a wincing, razor-sharp critique of racism and societal conflict
Game Review: Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
Nov. 6, 2019

Game Review: Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville

The Plants vs. Zombies franchise blooms again with a new open world full of activities. But is it fresh or rotten? (E10+)
DVD Review: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Nov. 5, 2019

DVD Review: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Can a movie be incredibly creepy, lightly profane and … kinda boring all at the same time? (PG-13)
Music Review: Kanye West- Jesus is King
Nov. 4, 2019

Music Review: Kanye West- Jesus is King

Kanye West’s latest takes the spotlight off himself and aims it directly at Jesus Christ, whom he proclaims as King and Savior.
Movie Review: Harriet
Nov. 1, 2019

Movie Review: Harriet

Harriet Tubman, as this film portrays so powerfully, was a force to be reckoned with.
TV Review: Raising Dion
Oct. 31, 2019

TV Review: Raising Dion

Seven-year-old Dion just might become a superhero ... if he lives long enough. And this Netflix series has some super moments, too.
Game Review: Indivisible
Oct. 30, 2019

Game Review: Indivisible

Just about everybody that this game's protagonist knows is in her head. And they jump out to help her fight evil. (T)
DVD Review: The Art of Racing in the Rain
Oct. 29, 2019

DVD Review: The Art of Racing in the Rain

It almost seems like it was made for Plugged In to say, “Hey, what a great family movie. Go watch.” Almost. (PG)
Music Review: Lewis Capaldi-Someone You Loved
Oct. 28, 2019

Music Review: Lewis Capaldi-Someone You Loved

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi unintentionally reminds us of the emotional trials of intimacy outside marriage.
Movie Review: The Current War: Director’s Cut
Oct. 25, 2019

Movie Review: The Current War: Director’s Cut

Is The Current War electrifying? No, not quite. But this period piece about the race to illuminate the world has still got some nice star power. (PG)
DVD Review: The Lion King
Oct. 22, 2019

DVD Review: The Lion King

Parents need to be aware that in this beautifully realistic mix, bared claws and teeth look far sharper. (PG)
Music Review: Dan+Shay, Justin Bieber-10,000 Hours
Oct. 21, 2019

Music Review: Dan+Shay, Justin Bieber-10,000 Hours

Justin Bieber teams up with country group Dan + Shay to offer a tender tribute to love, and the hard work that comes with it.