Movie Review: The First Slam Dunk

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You don’t have to be a basketball fan at all to appreciate the strong redemptive themes in the Japanese anime The First Slam Dunk.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've list

Tv Review: The Acolyte

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The Acolyte takes Star Wars fans into a time when the Empire didn’t exist. But that doesn’t make everything rosy—in that galaxy or on this show.   Read the Plugged In Review

Movie Review: Ultraman: Rising

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This animated movie on Netflix features a massive monster threatening Tokyo, a giant robot guy defending the city … and some surprisingly sweet messages about fatherhood.    Re

Pop Culture Remix: Little Kitty, Big City

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This find your way home adventure features a cute kitty and his purr worthy hijinks.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your

Movie Review: The Long Game

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The Long Game wedges in a lot of positive messages about overcoming adversity and standing true to what’s right.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our

Movie Review: Inside Out 2

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Does Pixar’s latest live up to the 2015 original? Or are their reasons for parents to be … anxious? You might be surprised by the answers to those questions   Read the Plugged

Tv Review: Destination Heaven

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People from all walks of life learn lessons from God Himself that will change their lives.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u

Siyp: “For You” Social Media Content

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Does “For You” social media content prepare kids for conflict resolution and problem solving or just feed them more of what they want to hear?   Read the Plugged In Review  

Pop Culture Remix: Jaidenanimations

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JaidenAnimations crafts fun animated stories. But families should consider a couple of important issues.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts,

Movie Review: Godzilla X Kong

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It’s been 91 years since Kong first scaled the Empire State Building. Now, he and Godzilla are back to unleash more CGI mayhem.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listene

Movie Review: The Watchers

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This creepy thriller from M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter, Ishana, finds Dakota Fanning unwisely wandering into a deadly forest … with predictably violent and supernaturally ting

Tv Review: Doctor Who

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The good Doctor’s been flitting around time, space and the BBC since 1963. Now he’s also a fixture in the US, toting his curiously British brand of sci fi in his highly mobile

Siyp: Princess Peach Showtime

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Hollywood starlets step aside. Princess Peach is ready for her closeup—and her game is ready to shine.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts,

Pop Culture Remix: Elf Dog And Owl Head

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In M.T. Anderson’s Elf Dog and Owl Head, Clay’s life forever changes when he finds a magic dog in the forest.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our

Movie Review: Unsung Hero

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What does it take to persevere in faith and family when the bottom drops out? It takes leaning on each other—especially those closest to us.   Read the Plugged In Review   If y

Tv Review: Superbuns

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Superbuns uses her powers of kindness to save the day.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Siyp- No Phones At School

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Have you heard that schools are banning phones for kids in class? Wanna hear about that and other techy trends?   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our po

Pop Culture Remix: Fog & Fireflies

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After a wizard’s war scarred the world, only children can face off with an ever encroaching, deadly fog.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcast

Movie Review: Arthur The King

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While the redemptive messages in this feel good story might get many a tail a wagging, its profanity is worth a growl or two.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to

Tv Review: Dead Boy Detectives

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Dead Boy Detectives targets teens in style and story. But it comes with very adult, problematic content.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts,

Movie Review: Sight

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This Christian movie tells the story of famed eye doctor Ming Wang’s attempt to restore physical sight to a blind Indian girl … while moving toward spiritual sight himself.  

Siyp: Ai Influencers

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Magazines and social media have caused a decline in self esteem. But how will new AI “influencers” impact youth today?   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any

Pop Culture Remix: Pepper Grinder

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The title may make you think of a well seasoned cooking game, but Pepper Grinder cooks in its own 2 D platforming way.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of

Movie Review: One Life

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One Life tells a poignant story of one Englishman’s determination to save Czech refugee children from the Nazis on the eve of WWII.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've lis

Movie Review: If

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If you’ve ever wondered what happens to children’s imaginary friends when they’re inevitably forgotten, IF answer that question in a sweet way.   Read the Plugged In Review

Movie Review: Ninjago: Dragons Rising

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When the Sixteen Realms merge into one and the Ninja disappear, Arin will face many physical and spiritual threats alike.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any

Siyp: Bad Science And Deep Fakes

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How can you tell if all the facts you see on YouTube are real? Check out Plugged In’s reviews.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please

Pop Culture Remix: Marques Brownlee

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Marques Brownlee reviews emerging technology on his close to content free channel.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f

Movie Review: Dune: Part Two

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Dune: Part Two is a stunning spectacle, and better than its predecessor. But it hides problems underneath its cinematic sands.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened t

Movie Review: Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes

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The fourth film in the latest reboot of this franchise delivers exactly what you’d expect with regard to its story and violence.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listen

Movie Review: The Really Loud House

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The Really Loud House takes all the positives and negatives of its predecessor and turns them live action.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcast

Siyp: Four States Regulate Social Media

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More and more states are opting to regulate social media for younger users.   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pop Culture Remix: The Tortured Poets Department

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Between Eras Tour stops and her romance with Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift found time to write 31 songs of tragedy and angst.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to an

Movie Review: Madame Web

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A new character steps into the Spider Verse. But this pic has some sticky bits that could make your parent sense tingle.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any

Movie Review: The Fall Guy

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The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, is light. It’s fun. It’s clever. It’s a nod to the ‘80s. And … it’s got some problems..    Read the Plugged In Re

Tv Review: Dora

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Say hola once again to the iconic explorer in this faithful reboot of the children’s series.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please gi

Siyp: 72% Of Teens Are Kinda Happy When They Set Down Their Screen

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72% of teens are kinda happy when they set down their screens. Want to know more?   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feed

Culture Remix: Snufkin: Melody Of Moominvalley

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Between its ‘40s art style and its sweet platforming puzzles, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is as cozy and inviting as it gets.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've liste

Movie Review: Mean Girls

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Much like the original, Mean Girls can be quite crass, there’s a lot of foul language, and it hyper sexualizes teenage girls.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened

Movie Review: Unsung Hero

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If you’re looking for an inspiring, redemptive PG movie about a family overcoming every obstacle thrown in its way, Unsung Hero—which tells the “origin story” of Rebecca St

Tv Review: Bluey

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Other than an occasional eyeroll or some mild toilet humor, Bluey is light and clean.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us you

Siyp- 40 Percent Of Teens Want To Cut Back On Their Screen Time

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About 40% of teens worry that they should probably cut back on their social media time.   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us you

Pop Culture Remix: Nothing Else But Miracles

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Dory and her brothers must fend for themselves while their father is away at war.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fe

Movie Review: Ordinary Angels

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Anchored by two time Oscar winner Hilary Swank, Ordinary Angels gives us an extraordinary, well crafted story.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our pod

Tv Review: 3 Body Problem

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3 Body Problem is an intriguing entry into the sci fi genre. But its own problems push it out of bounds for most families.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to an

Movie Review: Irena’s Vow

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Irena’s Vow earns an R rating for one brutally violent scene. The rest of this inspiring true story showcases a young Polish woman’s audacious plan to rescue Jews from the Nazi

The Screen In Your Pocket: Social Media Is Being Sued

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States are beginning to sue social media giants on behalf of kids and their mental health.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u

Movie Review: Night Swim

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What begins as an intriguingly creepy premise ends as a waterlogged drain plug in need of rewrites.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea

Pop Culture Remix: The Spiffing Brit

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Where there’s a game, there’s a man who can break it. The Spiffing Brit is that man.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us

Movie Review: The Greatest Hits

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While it has a compelling spin and some nice messages, this movie won’t be music to most families’ collective ears.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any o