Movie Review: Transformers One

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 5h  2

There’s action, humor and, yep, even some heart in this latest Transformers pic. You could almost say it’s … more than meets the eye.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you'

Tv Review: Terminator Zero

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 18h  3

Terminator Zero is more philosophical than its predecessors, but the content may cause you to terminate your viewing experience.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened

Siyp: Swype

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1d  5

It’s a vaping device, and a phone, kind of, and it’s only $20.   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pop Culture Remix: The Book Of Bill

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 2d  9

Bill Cipher has made his way back from the (not quite) dead, and he wants YOU to be his minion   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please gi

Movie Review: Uglies

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 3d  9

This movie about a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16 ain’t always pretty.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please

Movie Review: God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 6d  13

God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust follows a template many Christians will appreciate—but it may not connect with those outside the fold.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you'v

Tv Review: Shadrach

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 7d  13

Shadrach has a Hallmark esque quality to it. Add in the strong Christian themes and, for many families, it’ll be a home run.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened t

Siyp: New Senate Bills Protecting Teens

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 8d  12

Did you know that the Senate just overwhelmingly passed two important bills to protect kids online? Want to know more?   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of

Pop Culture Remix: The Campaign

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 9d  13

Young Maddie can’t vote yet. But that doesn’t mean she can’t run a campaign.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f

Movie Review: Inside Out 2

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 10d  15

Inside Out 2 is fun. It’s thoughtful. And it’s a fantastic conversation starter. And it lands just a hair below Pixar’s best films.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've

Movie Review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

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This sequel to the macabre 1988 original, like its namesake demon, can be deceptively, and seriously, problematic.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our

Tv Review: Time Bandits

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 14d  10

This 1981 Time Bandits adaptation comes with some story changes, new locations—and a couple issues, too.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcast

Siyp: Digital Self-Harm

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 15d  10

Why are teens “pebbling”? How can parents respond to digital self harm? And why are “septum arms” trending?   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our

Culture Remix: Thank Goodness You’re Here

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Cartoony characters and comedy patter make this indie game unique. But innocent looking things aren’t always meant for kids.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened t

Movie Review: The Garfield Movie

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 17d  13

The Garfield Movie is a fun, new take on the orange tabby, but one with a few subtle nods to the progressive social mores of our day.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've lis

Tv Review: Primos

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 20d  9

Tater’s house is full of all 12 of her cousins. Meanwhile, Disney’s Primos is full of slapstick humor, slightly sassy kids and sweet messages about family.   Read the Plugged

Movie Review: Reagan

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 20d  13

The new biopic Reagan unpacks the life of our 40th president—his marriage, acting career, political achievements, and quiet but firm faith.   Read the Plugged In Review   If yo

Siyp- Star Wars: Hunters

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 22d  12

Patient Star Wars fans can get in on free team based shooter play with Hunters. Those less patient, will need their wallets.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to

Culture Remix: Ms. Rachel-Toddler Learning Videos

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Ms. Rachel aims to teach and entertain your children, often through singing songs. There’s just one discordant note of which to be mindful.   Read the Plugged In Review   If yo

Movie Review: Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 24d  14

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 Forge

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 27d  14

The Forge is probably the Kendrick brothers’ most complete and polished work. And it’s a clarion call for Christians to go deeper.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've li

Tv Review: Batman: Caped Crusader

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 28d  16

There’s a reason why bad guys are so terrified of Batman—and it’s not because he treats them to tea and gives them a stern talking to.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you

Siyp: Gen Z Netflix Use Is Catching Up To Tiktok

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 29d  25

Is it possible that Gen Z is using Netflix almost as much as TikTok?   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Culture Remix: They Call Me No Sam!

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His real name is Grrowlo Ruff Ruff. But the naked monkey thing that he lives with calls him No Sam! Who can figure?   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of ou

Movie Review: If

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Director John Krasinski’s follows a grieving tween named Bea who discovers the world is full of cast off imaginary friends.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to

Movie Review: My Penguin Friend

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  15

This sweet and simple film celebrates the wonder of God’s creation, friendship and kindness—the sort of stuff that makes a broken world better.   Read the Plugged In Review  

Tv Review: Me

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  18

Me explores one boy’s coming of age story as he grapples with both middle school and his newfound shapeshifting ability.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to an

Siyp: Social Media, Hazardous To Your Health?

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  17

Warning: Social Media May Be Hazardous to Your Child’s Health, Says the Surgeon General   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us

Pop Culture Remix: Goat Simulator 3

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  14

Goat Simulator 3 is chaotic and bizarre, to be sure. But the silliness can also bite you when you’re not looking.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of ou

Plugged In Review 8/12/2024

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  15

While Monster High 2 doesn’t come at viewers with its claws out, it does present some problematic issues in its worldview.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to

Movie Review: It Ends With Us

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This examination of domestic abuse is incredibly heavy and contains a lot of sensual content. Moviegoers who might have thought this film was a light romcom should beware: It is an

Tv Review: Wonderoos

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  21

There’s a first time for everything, but the Wonderoos show you what to do when you encounter something new.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our pod

Siyp: Ai Therapy Apps

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  17

Researchers at Dartmouth College have been running clinical trials on an AI powered therapeutic app. What families should expect.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listene

Culture Remix: Death Battle!

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  15

YouTube channel DEATH BATTLE! pits fan favorite characters in fights to the death. As you might expect, these battles can quickly grow graphic.   Read the Plugged In Review   If

Movie Review: The Fall Guy

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  18

The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, is light. It’s fun. It’s clever. And … it’s got some problems   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to an

Movie Review: Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie

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Bikini Bottom is in danger, and it’s up to Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob to save it. But is this film a fun, barnacle free swim for the whole family?   Read the Plugged In Review

Siyp: Parents Have The Power Over Screens

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  28

It may not feel like it, but you’ve got the power to aid your kids when it comes to screens.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please gi

Movie Review: My Spy The Eternal City

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The Eternal City is an unfortunate step down from its predecessor in terms of content issues.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please giv

Culture Remix: This Again?

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  28

Noah is given a chance to make his middle school experience perfect after he gets a visit from … a time traveler.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of ou

Tv Review: Wondla

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  27

Apple TV+’s WondLa is a fascinating sci fi series that most families will find charming and entertaining.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcas

Movie Review: Deadpool & Wolverine

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  26

Marvel’s new film isn’t totally devoid of merit—but an abundance of crass and gory content make it fall well short of super.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listen

Siyp: Converting Overreaction To Interaction

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  28

Being patient and calmly persistent may well bear fruit with your teens.    Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Culture Remix: Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  33

These Killer Klown invaders come toting cotton candy ray guns and wearing galumphy shoes. But don’t forget the M rated side of their play   Read the Plugged In Review   If you'

Movie Review: The Rise Of Red

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 1m  27

As a standalone film, ‘The Rise of Red’ is one of the weaker—and more problematic—stories in the larger ‘Descendants’ franchise.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you

Movie Review: Twisters

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 2m  21

This sequel to 1996’s Twister is exactly what you’d expect: raging tornadoes, nonstop action and a sweet (if predictable) romance.    Read the Plugged In Review   If you've

Siyp: Put Your Phone Away … Mom

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 2m  31

Are parents modeling the behavior they seek?    Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pop Culture Remix: Luke Combs-Fathers And Sons

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 2m  26

Luke Combs shows the world what imperfect, but faithful fatherhood should look like on his newest album, Fathers & Sons.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to

Movie Review: Space Cadet

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 2m  17

Space Cadet has its merits. But even as some of its messages reach a comfortable orbit, its problems pull it back down to earth.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened

Movie Review: Sound Of Hope: The Story Of Possum Trot

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This inspiriting but gritty true story chronicles how a small Black church in East Texas adopted 77 at risk children out of foster care, with plenty of joys and trials along the wa

Tv Review: Big City Greens

  Plugged In Entertainment Reviews 2m  18

Big City Greens is genuinely sweet and funny. And while it’s probably navigable for some families, it’s certainly not a home run.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've lis