Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

Take a minute to hear a family-friendly review of the hottest movie, YouTube video, streaming series, video game, or new technology to help you decide if it’s a good choice for your kids and family. Hosted by Focus on the Family’s media and culture analysts, these reviews for parents offer a fresh Christian perspective on entertainment from a Biblical worldview.

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June 9, 2026

SiYP- Screentime and Your Heart

We’ve all heard that too much screen time, especially with social media, isn’t great for our mental health. But what about physical health? Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give...

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June 8, 2026

Culture Remix: The Last Dragon House

Ollie Atwood decides to take a job at a house that was set up to protect endangered dragons. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

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June 7, 2026

Movie Review: A Magnificent Life

This animated biopic about French auteur Marcel Pagnol tells a visually lush story, but there are some content smudges on this canvas. Read the full review . If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us y...

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June 4, 2026

Movie Review: The Breadwinner

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.

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June 3, 2026

TV Review: Malcom in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair

‘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 ...

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June 2, 2026

SiYP- Girl Scouts Feel Scared About Growing Up

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...

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June 1, 2026

Culture Remix: Konnakol

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.

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May 31, 2026

Movie Review: Hoppers

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...

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May 28, 2026

Movie Review: Pressure

‘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,...

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May 27, 2026

Movie Review: Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85

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...

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