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Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

Focus on the Family

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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All Episodes

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Movie Review: Snow White

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2025/06/23

The latest live-action remake of a beloved Disney classic has been a lightning rod for controversy. But despite some changes, Snow White’s character remains strong, brave and true. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: Elio

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2025/06/20

Pixar’s Elio, about a lonely boy who wants to connect with aliens, offers parents a springboard to talk about God’s unfailing love for us ... Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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TV Review: SkyMed

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2025/06/19

Intimacy, action and adrenaline are the name of the game in this formulaic medical-drama import from Canada. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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SiYP: Summer Screens

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2025/06/18

Studies show that screen time typically goes up for youth—sometimes way up—during the summer. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Culture Remix: Based on a True Story

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2025/06/17

Even though Will Smith is trying to apologize for his infamous Oscars slap, the message here is one of pride rather than forgiveness. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: Drop

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2025/06/16

‘Drop’ is a thriller with surface appeal, but less-than-appealing problems lurk beneath its surface as well. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon

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2025/06/13

This film is a near shot-for-shot remake of the original. But its live-action nature makes the violence here more visceral … Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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TV Review: Mighty MonsterWheelies

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2025/06/12

Other than some small supernatural hiccups, there’s not much for parents to worry about in Dreamworks and Netflix’s Mighty Monsterwheelies. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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SiYP: TikTok Told Me I Have ADHD

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2025/06/11

New studies explore why teens are self-diagnosing mental health conditions through TikTok—and why that can be dangerous. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Culture Remix: Blue Prince

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2025/06/10

‘Blue Prince’ is a charming E-rated puzzler with equal measures of difficulty and delight for players of all ages. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: The Ballad of Wallis Island

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2025/06/09

The Ballad of Wallis Island hits a few discordant notes. But stick around for the whole song, and you’ll find some lovely themes. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: The Life of Chuck

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2025/06/06

This film lands its R rating for its harsh language. But its optimistic, life-affirming message might speak to us in deeper, more profound ways, too. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: North of North

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2025/06/05

North of North is a story about a woman seeking to grow into a new life in a small town in Canada’s Nunavut territory. She faces many challenges … as do viewers. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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SiYP: Snapchat Sued by Florida

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2025/06/04

Florida instituted a law and is now suing Snapchat to require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-old users. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Culture Remix: Gavin Ortlund

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2025/06/03

Gavin Ortlund seeks to provide a defense for historical Protestant Christianity, and he speaks about a variety of Christian topics with grace. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: The Woman in the Yard

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2025/06/02

‘The Woman in the Yard’ uses creepy horror to sketch out its metaphorical lesson. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: Karate Kid: Legends

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2025/05/30

Like its predecessors, 'Karate Kid: Legends' packs some violence and language in its punches, but it also comes with a number of nice messages, too. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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SiYP: Influencers and Shark Attacks

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2025/05/28

These “fin-fluencers,” as they’re sometimes called, post pictures and videos of themselves petting sharks, encouraging their followers to do the same. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Culture Remix: The Night War

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2025/05/27

Miriam must find a way to survive in Nazi-occupied France as a Jewish girl. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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The Day the Earth Blew Up

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2025/05/26

‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’ feels oh-so-true to its wacky, Looney Tunes roots. But given how violent and rude those roots are, that’s not altogether good. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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