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SiYP: AI Influencers

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 of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 21, 20241 min

Pop Culture Remix: Pepper Grinder

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 our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 21, 20241 min

Movie Review: One Life

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 listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 20, 20241 min

Movie Review: IF

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 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 17, 20242 min

Movie Review: Ninjago: Dragons Rising

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 of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 16, 20241 min

SiYP: Bad Science and Deep Fakes

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 give us your feedback.

May 15, 20241 min

Pop Culture Remix: Marques Brownlee

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 feedback.

May 14, 20241 min

Movie Review: Dune: Part Two

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 to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 13, 20241 min

Movie Review: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

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 listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 10, 20242 min

Movie Review: The Really Loud House

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 podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 9, 20241 min

SiYP: Four States Regulate Social Media

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.

May 8, 20241 min

Pop Culture Remix: The Tortured Poets Department

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 any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 7, 20241 min

Movie Review: Madame Web

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 of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 6, 20241 min

Movie Review: The Fall guy

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 Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 3, 20242 min

TV Review: Dora

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 give us your feedback.

May 2, 20241 min

SiYP: 72% of Teens Are Kinda Happy When They Set Down Their Screen

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 feedback.

May 1, 20241 min

Culture Remix: Snufkin: Melody Of Moominvalley

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 listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 30, 20241 min

Movie Review: Mean Girls

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 to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 29, 20241 min

Movie Review: Unsung Hero

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. James and the Smallbone family—is the one you’re looking for. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 26, 20242 min

TV Review: Bluey

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 your feedback.

Apr 25, 20241 min

SiYP- 40 Percent of Teens Want to Cut Back on Their Screen Time

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 your feedback.

Apr 24, 20241 min

Pop Culture Remix: Nothing Else But Miracles

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 feedback.

Apr 23, 20241 min

Movie Review: Ordinary Angels

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 podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 22, 20241 min

Movie Review: Irena’s Vow

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 Nazis during World War II. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 19, 20242 min

TV Review: 3 Body Problem

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 any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 18, 20241 min

The Screen in Your Pocket: Social Media is Being Sued

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 us your feedback.

Apr 17, 20240 min

Pop Culture Remix: The Spiffing Brit

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 your feedback.

Apr 16, 20241 min

Movie Review: Night Swim

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, please give us your feedback.

Apr 15, 20241 min

Movie Review: The Greatest Hits

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 of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 12, 20242 min

TV Review: The Baxters

Karen Kingsbury’s Baxters series hits Amazon’s Prime Video—and for fans of the series, it hits home. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 11, 20241 min

The Screen in Your Pocket: Video Gaming Benefits

Are there actually benefits to playing video games? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 10, 20241 min

Pop Culture Remix: The Inquisitor

The Inquisitor places gamers in a fantasy world where Jesus became a vengeance-fueled god-king. And oh, what a bleak, grim and twisted world it is. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 9, 20241 min

Movie Review: Lisa Frankenstein

Lisa Frankenstein is a crawl-from-the-grave ‘80s-esque send-up with a comedic twist and a whole lot of foul content worms. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 8, 20241 min

Movie Review: Someone Like You

This cinematic adaptation of a popular Karen Kingsbury novel mixes a romantic plotline with bigger themes of faith, family and trusting God with tragedy. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 5, 20242 min

TV Review: Animal Control

Animal Control is yet another recycled comedy about public servants who can’t seem to do anything right. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 4, 20241 min

The Screen in Your Pocket: Penny’s Big Breakaway

Penny’s Big Breakaway mixes old-school 3-D platforming with fresh new moves for a game everyone can enjoy. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 3, 20241 min

Pop Culture Remix: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Addie LaRue made a deal with a devil to live forever free. But she is also forever forgotten. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 2, 20241 min

Movie Review: Wish

Though filled with references to Disney’s past triumphs, Wish itself comes with unexpected problems and a lack of inspiration. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 1, 20241 min

Movie Review: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

No surprises here, just tankerloads of CGI mayhem as Godzilla and Kong face off against more monstrous foes. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 29, 20242 min

TV Review: Pokémon Horizons: The Series

The latest TV series in the sprawling Pokémon franchise comes with familiar charms—and familiar issues. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 28, 20241 min

The Screen in Your Pocket: Bonding and Boundaries

How we can embrace a proactive, wide, God-honoring strategy in dealing with tech and our kids. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 27, 20241 min

Pop Culture Remix: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

This Suicide Squad game takes a creative stab at the anti-hero rage. But the results are foul and disturbing. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 26, 20241 min

Movie Review: Freud’s Last Session

In Freud’s Last Session, both the eminent psychoanalyst and the Christian apologist C.S. Lewis land on the psychologist’s couch. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 25, 20241 min

Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

The latest Ghostbusters movie might be more family focused, story-wise. But let’s not confuse that with being family friendly. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 22, 20242 min

TV Review: The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy

This animated, sci-fi hospital comedy on Amazon Prime mines absurd gore and suggestive themes for its laughs. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 21, 20241 min

The Screen in Your Pocket: Boundaries Beyond Your Home

Have you thought about the best ways to set boundaries for your kids that reach beyond your home? Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 20, 20241 min

Pop Culture Remix: Mike Winger, YouTube Channel

Mike Winger dives deep into Christian theology—so, do you have a minute? Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 19, 20241 min

Movie Review: Damsel

This revisionist fairy tale mostly minds its manners. Still, it can be pretty violent, too—and not everyone lives happily ever after. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 18, 20241 min

Movie Review: Arthur the King

This heartfelt dog movie starring Mark Wahlberg feels a lot like a classic Disney movie … except for all that disappointing profanity. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 15, 20242 min

Tv Review: Iwájú

Disney+’s animated show that takes place in the colorful, crazy African city of Lagos. And the results are worth a smile. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Mar 14, 20241 min