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Movie Review: Jurassic World: Dominion

You want rampaging dinosaurs? You want everyone who’s ever been in a Jurassic Park/World movie? The finale of the second Jurassic trilogy delivers … along with a high body count, a lot of profanity.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/jurassic-world-dominion-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jun 10, 20222 min

TV Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi

The latest Disney+ Star Wars show offers an engaging, if not engrossing tale that keeps its lightsaber pretty clean.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/obi-wan-kenobi/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jun 9, 20221 min

Game Review: Soundfall

Can toe-tapping and baddie-blasting possibly work together?Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/soundfall/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jun 8, 20221 min

YouTube Review: Overly Sarcastic Productions

Famous bits of history and literature—all animated down into bite-sized chunks!Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/overly-sarcastic-productions/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jun 7, 20221 min

Movie Review: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

The third theatrical entry in this Harry Potter spinoff franchise is full of heroism and sacrifice … and some big problems, too.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/fantastic-beasts-the-secrets-of-dumbledore-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jun 6, 20221 min

Movie Review: The Bob's Burgers Movie

After 12 successful seasons on Fox, Bob’s Burgers graduates to the big screen. Fans of the franchise won’t be surprised to find that the movie version is a lot like the TV show: often sweet but occasionally pretty sour, too. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/bobs-burgers-movie-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jun 3, 20222 min

TV Review: Spy X Family

In order to infiltrate a highly prestigious elementary school, top spy Twilight will have to master a new set of skills—being a good dad.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/spy-x-family/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jun 2, 20221 min

The Screen in Your Pocket: How TikTok Impacts the TikToker

TikTok fame isn’t always gumdrops, sugarplums and m-m-m-m-m to the b.Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/how-tiktok-can-impact-the-tiktoker/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jun 1, 20221 min

Book Review: Gallant

A young girl follows rambling journal entries to find a place called Gallant. The home she never knew.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/gallant/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 31, 20221 min

Movie Review: Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers

Curiously clever and deceptively smart, Chip ‘n Dale’s newest film is a good nut. But it still has some problems that might be hard to crack.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/chip-n-dale-rescue-rangers-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 30, 20221 min

Movie Review: Top Gun Maverick

Tom Cruise reprises one of his most iconic roles, 36 years after the original. Not much has changed, save a few more lines on his face. But the megawatt smile and Mach-speed aerial exploits are exactly what you’d expect … with just a bit of turbulence along the way.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/top-gun-maverick-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 27, 20222 min

TV Review: Strange New Worlds

Captain Pike finally gets his time in the Star Trek spotlight, but his story is one filled with tragedy and foreboding.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/star-trek-strange-new-worlds/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 26, 20221 min

Game Review: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

This new LEGO adventure snaps together loads of action and fun. Oh, and Jar Jar Binks, too.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 25, 20221 min

Book Review: A Bird Will Soar

Eagles usually care more for their nests than their young. Axel wonders if his dad is the same way.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/bird-will-soar/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 24, 20221 min

Movie Review: The Batman

It’s as grim as you might expect, with a horror movie vibe and a foul mouth. But this Batman film still manages to save the day.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/batman-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 23, 20221 min

Movie Review: Downton Abbey: A New Era

Downton Abbey seems as stately as ever. But the aging estate needs expensive repairs. And that prompts its residents to consider some surprising ways to finance its refurbishment, like filming a Hollywood movie there. Cue the chaos—British style, of course.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/downton-abbey-a-new-era-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 20, 20222 min

Tv Review: Dodo

Joe’s ready for his first day of secondary school; Little does he know just what problems his new school will bring.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/dodo/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 19, 20221 min

The Screen in Your Pocket: Talking About Phone Location Sharing

Have you talked to your kids about location sharing on their phone?Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 18, 20221 min

YouTube Review: How it Should Have Ended

When the movie ending doesn’t make sense, "How It Should Have Ended" fixes it for you.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/how-it-should-have-ended/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 17, 20221 min

Movie Review: Belle

It’s not a kids’ movie. But for teens and up this is an easily recommended visual treat.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/belle-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 16, 20221 min

Movie Review: Family Camp

In this new Christian comedy, two very different families of faith end up sharing accommodations with each other at Family Camp. And it turns out that they’ve got a lot to learn about their families, each other and the ways they relate to God.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/family-camp-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 13, 20222 min

TV Review: Pacific Rim: The Black

In this "Pacific Rim" sequel, two siblings fight to get back to their parents in Kaiju-infested Australia.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/pacific-rim-the-black/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 12, 20221 min

The Screen in Your Pocket: Cut Your Kid’s Smartphone Time

Have you wondered if you should cut back on your kid’s smartphone time? That might say something right there.Read the Plugged In guide: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 11, 20221 min

Movie Review: The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

This award-winning game gets updated graphics and a whole new sequel hidden in its hallways. But it’s not for everybody.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/stanley-parable-ultra-deluxe/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 10, 20221 min

Movie Review: Dog

Dog is a funny, touching story of a military dog and his soldier. But things can get pretty ruff along the way.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dog--2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 9, 20221 min

Movie Review: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

The movie's makers seemed to be so preoccupied with how this movie looks that they lost sight of how it feels. And honestly, it feels pretty grim.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 6, 20222 min

TV Review: Pinecone & Pony

As a young girl tries to be a super tough grown-up warrior, she learns valuable life lessons along the way.Read the Plugged In review: ttps://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/pinecone-pony/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 5, 20221 min

The Screen in Your Pocket: Social Media Collective Illusions

We live in a world full of competing ideas, opinions and perceptions about what’s what in the world. So how does social media influence that process?Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/how-social-media-distorts-reality/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 4, 20221 min

Game Review: Young Souls

Does this title suggest this is a Dark Souls game for kids? It’s not. It still has some nasty bits to navigate, though.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/young-souls/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 3, 20221 min

Movie Review: Blacklight

Liam Neeson’s latest “certain set of skills” actioner simmers with violence and verges on slipping into self-parody.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/blacklight-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

May 2, 20221 min

Movie Review: Polar Bear

The latest nature-focused documentary from Disney ushers us into the icy world of a mama polar bear and the cub she’s trying to raise in an ever-changing and often deadly environment.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/polar-bear-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 29, 20222 min

Movie Review: The Croods: Family Tree

This spin-off show is full of slapstick violence and familial relationships.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/croods-family-tree/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 28, 20221 min

The Screen In Your Pocket:: Kirby and the Forgotten Land

One of Nintendo’s most unique characters finds himself in a new world with new powers. But, mostly, the fun feels pretty familiar.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/kirby-and-the-forgotten-land/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 27, 20221 min

Book Review: Northwind

A plague drives a young boy from his Nordic fishing village, and he needs all of his skills to survive.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/northwind/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 26, 20221 min

Movie Review: Moonfall

Director Roland Emmerich sets out to destroy the Earth. Again. This time, with the moon.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/moonfall-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 25, 20221 min

Movie Review: The Bad Guys

If you’ve always been bad, is it possible to be good? That’s the question faced by five typically villainous animals—Wolf, Snake, Tarantula, Piranha and Shark—in the new animated movie "The Bad Guys".Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/bad-guys-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 22, 20222 min

TV Review: Moon Knight

Despite a compelling story and Oscar Isaac’s dynamite performance, this show might be Disney/Marvel’s most problematic.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/moon-knight/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 21, 20221 min

The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok Brain

So, what is TikTok brain? And does any of that effect your family?Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/what-is-tiktok-brain-and-why-should-you-care/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 20, 20221 min

YouTube Review: Screen Junkie

A man with an epic movie voice makes parody trailers for your favorite movies and TV shows.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/screen-junkies/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 19, 20221 min

Movie Review: Cyrano

Sweet and sad, this musical take on a classic tale works well, but it’s surprisingly sensual in places.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/cyrano-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 18, 20221 min

Movie Review: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

The third theatrical entry in this Harry Potter prequel spinoff franchise is full of heroism and sacrifice … and some big concerns that fans and families who see it will be forced to navigate. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/fantastic-beasts-the-secrets-of-dumbledore-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 15, 20222 min

TV Review: Halo

Based on one of the world’s most popular video game franchises, this Paramount+ adaptation fails in every possible way.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/halo/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 14, 20221 min

The Screen In Your Pocket: Smartphones

So, when should your kids get their first smartphone?Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 13, 20221 min

Youtube Review: The Report of the Week

Fast food joints are always coming out with new products, and "TheReportOfTheWeek" steps in to review them.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/thereportoftheweek/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 12, 20221 min

Movie Review: No Way Home

If your family can make it past the sticky bits, there are some very interesting lessons here.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spider-man-no-way-home-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 11, 20221 min

Movie Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Everyone’s favorite bundle of high-speed, electrified blue furriness returns to tangle again with his ever-nefarious nemesis Dr. Robotnik in a sequel that once again has some nice things to say about family, friendship and growing up.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 8, 20222 min

TV Review: American Auto

NBC’s latest mockumentary-style series, this one involving an auto manufacturer, has lots in common with its Office-like ancestors.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/american-auto/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 7, 20221 min

The Screen in Your Pocket: New Common Sense Study

Want more insight into the latest screentime studies?Read the Plugged In guide: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 6, 20221 min

Game Review: Gran Turismo 7

If you have a PS5 and any interest in simulated racing games in the least, this is a title to have.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/gran-turismo-7/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 5, 20221 min

Movie Review: Better Nate Than Ever

So why not run away from home and try out for a new Broadway musical? No harm in that, right? (We at Plugged In beg to differ.)Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/better-nate-than-ever-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 4, 20221 min