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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: Avatar: Fire and Ash

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2026/05/18

‘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.

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Movie Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures

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2026/05/15

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.

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TV Review: Sesame Street

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2026/05/14

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.

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SiYP- Deepfakes

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2026/05/13

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.

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Culture Remix: Koo Koo

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2026/05/12

"Koo Koo’ is a band that makes goofy music sure to get kids dancing—with 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.

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Movie Review: Solo Mio

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2026/05/11

‘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.

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Movie Review: The Sheep Detectives

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2026/05/08

‘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.

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TV Review: Virgin River

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2026/05/07

This show has become a sensation on Netflix—and 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.

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SiYP- AI Makes Us Socially Stupid

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2026/05/06

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.

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Culture Remix: The Aftermyth

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2026/05/05

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.

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Movie Review: GOAT

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2026/05/04

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 on—or eaten. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

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Movie Review: The Devil Wears Prada 2

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2026/05/01

‘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.

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TV Review: Young Sherlock

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2026/04/30

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.

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SiYP: Parents Model Digital Literacy

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2026/04/29

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.

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Culture Remix: Crimson Desert

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2026/04/28

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.

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Movie Review: A Dog's Way Home

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2026/04/27

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.

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Movie Review: Michael

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2026/04/24

‘Michael’ covers Michael Jackson’s rise to superstardom with much more style than substance—and a few content issues, too. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

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Tv Review: Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord

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2026/04/23

‘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.

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SiYP: Instagram Warns Parents

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2026/04/22

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.

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Culture Remix: BTS-Arirang

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2026/04/21

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.

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