Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

Forrest Frank views his purpose as more than making music. Each song on his latest album is part of his ministry–to proclaim the Gospel to anyone who will listen.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

Much like Lilo and Stitch’s new family, this film might not be perfect, but it’s still good. Family, faithfulness and sacrifice are among the values that this reboot embraces.    Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sherlock & Daughter presents a tough case that’s pinned as PG but still comes with a couple of dark moments.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Maybe you’re wondering why a fast from screens would be a good thing to do. Here are three surprising benefits.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The new ‘Carmen Sandiego’ game won’t stump older detectives, but young rookies may enjoy solving crime in a red fedora and trench coat.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jack Black and Jason Momoa team up for a wildly disjointed and less-than-kid-friendly fever dream of a movie.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

While some content issues prevent it from being a perfect meal, Nonnas is a charming tale of food, fellowship and the love of family …   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The critically acclaimed Star Wars series ‘Andor’ is back. For fans, it is a return to form. For families, the show is still potentially a ride through an asteroid belt.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What does it mean to “want someone’s nachos?” The link between screen use and becoming nearsighted. And developers learn that teens don’t care about sex or romance in video games.   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Lady Gaga’s latest harkens back to her early hits with this collection of synth-saturated club bangers that blur the lines between love, sex, faith, pain and death.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

There are a few nice things about this cap and his tale. But maybe not enough to be worthy of a hearty ‘Family Assemble!’   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

‘Juliet & Romeo’ is the latest musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragic play. And it has all the same content issues as the original.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The seemingly charming members of The Grosse Pointe Garden Society hide their involvement in a murder in NBC’s drama.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nearly 2 in 5 American kids want a career in esports. Why?   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Redeemed Zoomer seeks to share the gospel and explain complex Christian history and theology, hoping to bring younger generations to faith.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ is 50. But its goofy gags and supercilious snark are just as irreverently funny (and messy) as ever.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

This film has all the problems you’d expect from a superhero flick, and a few more besides. But it comes with a lot of heart, and hope, too.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dot Conner: Webtective is an educational Christian show that helps kids learn and process deeper ideas about the faith.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A fear of missing out drives teens to fall for phishing scams.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

‘Atomfall’ feels a bit lighter than your typical bloody survival game. But it still has gun blasts to the face and crazed rats.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Like the 2019 documentary of the same name, ‘Last Breath’ tells a taut tale of daring rescue, with just a few spiny, content sea urchins.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Despite some issues, ‘The Legend of Ochi’ is a throwback adventure that tells a moody-but-hopeful story about the mending of broken families.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Be@rbrick encourages rebelling against rules that some bears find unfair. Parents may want to make sure their kids don’t take that message as a hard and fast rule.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you have questions about new gaming tech?   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Before Katniss Everdeen, another District 12 tribute captivated the world of Panem: Haymitch Abernathy. This is his story.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Journey to You mixes standard Hallmark romance with a lightly spiritual storyline about relinquishing control and learning to be thankful along life’s pilgrimage.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

While younger viewers may find this a more difficult chapter of 'The Chosen,' this film is powerful, creative and at times breathtakingly poignant.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In Netflix’s Adolescence, 13-year-old Jamie Miller is accused of a violent murder. And the motive behind this alleged crime haunts the people around him.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Screens are affecting kids’ developing fine motor skills.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A brave frog tries to avoid becoming lunch by teaching a dinosaur how to write poetry. And it works.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.