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Plugged In is a Focus on the Family publication designed to shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving families the essential tools they need to understand, navigate and impact the culture in which they live. Through our reviews, art

Adam Holz, Kristin Smith and Johnathan McKee


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    Movie Review: Disclosure Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 2:00


    Disclosure Day' is at times entertaining, but spiritual spaciness and a lack of intrigue sap this summer blockbuster of its potency. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    TV Review: Lord of the Flies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 1:00


    Lord of the Flies' adaptations, via the book itself, intrinsically come with dark, violent moments. The Netflix version is no different. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    SiYP- Screentime and Your Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 1:00


    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 us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Culture Remix: The Last Dragon House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 1:00


    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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: A Magnificent Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 1:00


    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 your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: The Breadwinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 2:00


    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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 1:00


    Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' modernizes and reboots yet another showincluding some of the concerning content therewithin. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    SiYP- Girl Scouts Feel Scared About Growing Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 1:00


    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 your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Culture Remix: Konnakol

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 1:00


    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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: Hoppers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 1:00


    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 feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 2:00


    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, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 1:00


    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 Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    SiYP- Australia's Social Media Ban Not Working

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 1:00


    Australia banned social media for kids under 16. But 61% of Australian teens still have access to one or more accounts. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Culture Remix: Pragmata

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 1:00


    Pragmata' surprises with its emotional father-daughter storyline. But trigger-pulling peril and foul language will keep younger players ducking. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    SiYP- Parents Model Screen Use

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 1:00


    If you feel like you're always battling your child over screens, here's a surprising truth: one of the strongest predictors of a child's screen use is YOUR screen use. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Culture Remix: Mumford & Sons-Prizefighter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 1:00


    Mumford Sons' long-wrought journey continues a commitment to vulnerability, encouraging listeners to explore their despair to eventually find hope. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 0:59


    Avatar: Fire and Ash' feels much like what we've seen before, only more. But that more will leave family viewers feeling burned. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 2:00


    Netflix's Remarkably Bright Creatures' has some lovely messages, but it blunders through a lot of foul language. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    TV Review: Sesame Street

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 1:00


    The opening song asks how one might get to Sesame Street,' and we'll help you decide whether or not you should go. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    SiYP- Deepfakes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 1:00


    Laws might make it harder for AI deepfakes to harm innocents, but we should still talk to our kids about potential dangers. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Culture Remix: Koo Koo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 1:00


    "Koo Koo' is a band that makes goofy music sure to get kids dancingwith a couple of minor concerns to think through. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: Solo Mio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 1:00


    Solo Mio' keeps its heart warm and its nose (mostly) clean. And it reminds us that disappointment can lead to unexpected joy. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: The Sheep Detectives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 2:00


    The Sheep Detectives' is funny and sweet, slapstick and tender, and a whole lot better than spending your evening scrolling through EweTube. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    TV Review: Virgin River

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 1:00


    This show has become a sensation on Netflixand it's cleaner than some. But before you walk into this small town, know that not everything is fit for families. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

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    SiYP- AI Makes Us Socially Stupid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 1:00


    Sycophantic AI chatbots tend to validate bad behaviors. Read the full blog. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Culture Remix: The Aftermyth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 1:00


    Penelope is perfectly prepared for her time at the myth- and magic-based Anaximander's Academy. But sometimes plans don't go to plan. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: GOAT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 2:00


    In GOAT,' a skinny goat gets a shot at the big leagues. He must build a winning team while trying to keep from being sat onor eaten. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: The Devil Wears Prada 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 3:00


    The Devil Wears Prada 2' isn't as clever or biting as the original, and there's some harsh language. But for mature viewers, it could be a nostalgic romp. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    TV Review: Young Sherlock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 2:00


    It may suffer from an identity crisis, but Young Sherlock is still much cleaner than other recent interpretations of the iconic detective. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    SiYP: Parents Model Digital Literacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 2:00


    Parental controls can help curb screen time when kids are little, but new research says digital literacy is far more successful over their lifetimes. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Culture Remix: Crimson Desert

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 2:00


    This new adventure title feels familiar, strange, ambitious, grinding, beautiful, bloody and foul. All at the same time. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: A Dog's Way Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 2:00


    The human-like doggy hero at this family film's core is easy to care about and root for. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: Michael

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 3:00


    Michael' covers Michael Jackson's rise to superstardom with much more style than substanceand a few content issues, too. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Tv Review: Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 2:00


    Maul Shadow Lord' is darker than previous animated Star Wars fare. It's still clean, but it may be best suited for older viewers. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    SiYP: Instagram Warns Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 2:00


    If a teenager repeatedly tries to search for terms related to suicide or self harm, Instagram will now notify parents. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Culture Remix: BTS-Arirang

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 1:30


    After a brief hiatus, BTS re-establishes their place in global pop music while doubling down on troublesome relationship habits. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 3:00


    Panda Plan 2' has a great message about family. But mystical elements, minor language and suggestive moments might give some families paws. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    TV Review: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 2:00


    As you might expect, prepare to see some giant monsters wipe out some tiny humans. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Culture Remix: Hangtime

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 2:00


    Hangtime' centers on professional football punter Michael Turk's chaotic adventures and plain fun experiments. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: Night at the Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 2:00


    Museums have been adding more interactivity to their attractions lately. But nobody's been able to bring Attila the Hun back to life, yet, or coax dino bones into playing a game of fetch Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: You, Me & Tuscany

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 3:00


    You, Me Tuscany' comes with some funny moments and positive messages, but its frequent sexual humor makes it a tough dish to stomach. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    TV Review: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 2:00


    The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' is a mockumentary speaking to second chancesthough audiences may not want to give it a first chance. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    SiYP- Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 2:00


    Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen' is perfect for young, first-time gamers. It's sweet, fun and problem free. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Culture Remix: Katseye-Beautiful Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 2:00


    Katseye positions superficial excess at the center of stories where sex, violence, and revenge are the group's primary messages. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: Mercy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 2:00


    Amazon's Mercy' offers audiences a dystopian tale with moments of intense violence and some crude language, too. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 3:00


    Peach, Mario, Luigi and a new dino pal named Yoshi rally to save the day. But it's family viewers who get the gold coin. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    TV Review: BeddyByes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 2:00


    Disney's BeddyByes' may help parents of little ones start the wind-down process before bedtime. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    SiYP: Teens Use AI for Emotional Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 2:00


    Teens are turning to AI for emotional support. Read the full blog. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Culture Remix: Snoop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 2:00


    Young Carter's parents want him to cut back on his screen time. But he's seeing things on those screens: criminal things. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    Movie Review: The SpongeBob Movie: The Search for SquarePants

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 2:00


    The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' puts our porous pal right into the nefarious clutches of the Flying Dutchman. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

    SiYP- TikTok Hot Water Trend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 2:00


    TikTok's Hot Water Trend Has Some Merits and Blunders Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111

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