Plugged In Entertainment Reviews
Plugged In Entertainment Reviews offers family-friendly reviews of the latest movies, YouTube videos, streaming series, video games, and new technology. Hosted by Focus on the Family's media and culture analysts, these reviews provide a Christian perspective on entertainment from a Biblical worldview. The podcast helps parents decide if content is suitable for their kids and family.
Episodes
Movie Review: The End of Oak Street
In The End of Oak Street family members have to rely on one another after their whole street is ripped from reality and sent to someplace unknown. Will you want to stroll into their new neighborhood with them? Let Plugged In be your doorbell camera. We’ll give you a heads-up on what’s out there before you stumble into the theater. Read our reviewPluggedIn Facebook Page If you've e
Screen in Your Pocket: Parents' Screen Time
A new study found a correlation between parental phone use and a child’s insecure attachment.Read our reviewPluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
TV Review: Adventure Time Side Quests
Adventure Time: Side Quests’ on Disney+ takes us back to the land of Ooo. But even though the place is made partly of candy, it’s not always so sweet.Read the full review.PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Pop Culture Remix Review: Grant Harding
Grant Harting is a licensed pharmacist, and he’ll teach you all about various medications—even the sketchiest gas station pills.Read the full review.PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Screen in Your Pocket: Parents' Screen Time
A new study found a correlation between parental phone use and a child’s insecure attachment.Check out our blogPluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
DVD Review: Pressure
‘Pressure’ takes us into a little-known wrinkle in perhaps history’s most documented war, and it does so with fewer content concerns than you’d expect.Read our full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
TV Review: House of the Dragon
If the idea of a Game of Thrones prequel had you groaning preemptively, you were right in doing so.Read our full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Screen in Your Pocket: Pleasure Reading Down
The rate at which parents read to their children is down more than ever. But parents who start will boost their child’s development.Check out our blogPluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Pop Culture Remix Review: Meccha Chameleon
The next indie gaming sensation has arrived. But are there less-than-sensational things hiding in Meccha Chameleon?Read our review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
DVD Review: Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary dazzles with its visuals and message on bravery alike, but some content issues may cause chaos on this space mission.Read our review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Elijah Peel
Inspired by a true story, Elijah Peel follows a famous rock star whose life takes on a new trajectory after a near-fatal heart attack. Will your heart be impacted by this faith-focused story? Look to Plugged In for early info and heart-felt details. Read our review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
TV Review: Little House on the Prairie
Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ is a wholesome watch that tastefully hints at its content concerns rather than show them onscreen.Read our review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Screen in Your Pocket: AI Movie Character
You’ve perhaps heard about Tilly Norwood, the movie industry’s freshest, and most controversial, new face.Read our blogPluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Pop Culture Remix Review: Olivia Rodrigo "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love"
Rodrigo claims she’s evolved. But her latest reveals the same vengeful streak that overtakes what could be a healthy relationship.Read our review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
DVD Review: The Devil Wears Prada 2
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 our full reviewPluggedIn Facebook pageIf you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Everyone’s friendly neighborhood hero is back in #Spider-Man:BrandNewDay. This time, Spidey finds himself in a world that doesn't remember him as he wrestles with a physical change he may not be able to control. Will this film be high-flying enough to web your whole family into the theater? Plugged In has the review. You just need to have the spider-sense to read it. Read our full revie
TV Review: Star City
Much like the bleak life in the Soviet Union that it depicts, Star City is tense, bleak, violent and rather cold.Read our full reviewPluggedIn Facebook PageIf you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Screen in Your Pocket: Mr. Rogers and Slower TV
A YouTube channel dedicated to re-airing episodes from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood debuted with five episodes in June 2026.Read our full reviewPluggedIn Facebook PageIf you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Pop Culture Remix Review: The Odyssey
Director Christopher Nolan’s take on ‘The Odyssey’ is undoubtedly epic. But much like Odysseus’ voyage, there are some dangers here as well.Read our full reviewPluggedIn Facebook PageIf you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Bad Counselors
‘Bad Counselors’ is a comedy featuring two college men who soften their hearts while working at a Christian summer camp. Will this film earn a badge from Plugged In?PluggedIn Facebook Page Read our full reviewIf you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
DVD Review: The Dink
Like pickleball, ‘The Dink’ might have more in its comedic mix than you expect.Read our full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
TV Review: Among Us
Paramount+’s adaptation of the Innersloth video game ‘Among Us’ has all of the game’s bloodshed, genderless crewmates and a bit of mild language.Read our full reviewPluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Screen in Your Pocket: Snapchat Not Safe Enough
In March 2026, Brussels began investigating Snapchat over concerns of child grooming, sexual exploitation and other criminality. What should you do about the #DangersofSnapchat? Come visit Plugged In for information and helpful pointers and guides. Read our blog PluggedIn Facebook PageIf you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Pop Culture Remix Review: Kacey Musgraves the Middle of Nowhere
Songstress Kacey Musgraves revisits what made her a county star while singing of divorce, new love and old problems in #MiddleofNowhere. Should you pull on your boots and canter on in for a listen? Plugged In has a full review of this new album. So you oughta’ take a read before you take a ride. Read our full reviewPluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Review
DVD Review: Animal Farm
‘Animal Farm’ is a strangely dissonant adaptation which tries to stretch a somber, cautionary tale into a sort of wacky animated comedy.Read our full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Young Washington
During America’s 250th Anniversary, it only seems logical to take a look at #YoungWashington. Ever wonder how he became Father of a Nation? Plugged In will give you insights and the whole truth. Just don’t expect us to chop down any cherry trees. PluggedIn Facebook Page Read our full reviewIf you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
TV Review: Spider Noir
Spider-Noir’ has gotten plenty of accolades for its style. But its mature content limits who will be able to see it.Read our full reviewPlugged In Facebook PageIf you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. .
Screen in Your Pocket: Roblox Increased Protection
Did you hear that #Roblox has agreed to pay over $12 million to the state of Nevada rather than face litigation over child safety concerns? What should you glean from that fact? Come visit Plugged In for insights on this blocky gaming situation. PluggedIn Facebook Page Read our Blog! If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Pop Culture Remix Review: The Lions' Run
Are you looking for a middle grade book about adventure and intrigue in WWII France? #TheLion’sRun might be a good pick. But just how dark does this story about bravery during the Nazi occupation get? Plugged In has the review. You just need to gallop over and take a quick look. PluggedIn Facebook PageRead our full reviewIf you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us
Movie Review: Moana (Live Action)
Disney is releasing a new live-action reimagining of the Oscar®-nominated animation, #Moana. Are you ready to answer the Ocean’s call? Plugged In will have all the Polynesian island and tattooed demigod details. You’re Welcome! Read the full reviewPluggedIn FacebookIf you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
DVD Review: Michael
Michael’ covers Michael Jackson’s rise to superstardom with much more style than substance—and a few content issues, too.Read our full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
TV Review: Dutton Ranch
In ‘Dutton Ranch’ on Paramount+, Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler move their small family and ranching business to Texas – and trouble moves with them. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Screen in Your Pocket: Gallup AI
A new Gallup survey finds that half of Gen Z use AI regularly. And a large part of those young people are anxious about AI’s impact. So, how can you address those concerns at home? Come visit Plugged In for some ideas and discussion starters on the subject. Plugged In Facebook PageRead the Plugged In Blog
Pop Culture Remix Review: First Light
#007:First Light delivers a fresh, video game take on James Bond’s origin story. But will the trigger-pulling gameplay leave you shaken or stirred? Read the full review.If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Enola Holmes 3
This newest Enola Holmes chapter follows Sherlock’s detective sister to a mystery in Malta. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Minions & Monsters
The Minions get predictably chaotic in Minions & Monsters, but this time, they decide to conjure up monsters via a spellbook Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
TV Review: Dragon Striker
‘Dragon Striker’ is a well-crafted fantasy sports story, but with that premise comes a few issues parents will need to (slide) tackle. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
SiYP- AI Chatbots and God
A new report says that AI chatbots may stumble when people ask questions about faith. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Culture Remix: Kane Pixels
If you get lost in the Backrooms, you might find some unsavory things waiting for you. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Supergirl
A drunken Supergirl in a ‘Mad Max’-like battle. Not exactly truth, justice and the American way. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
TV Review: Kevin
‘Kevin’ is another entry in a long line of adult animation that substitutes vulgarity for comedy, and it’s predictably worth avoiding. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
SiYP: UK to Implement a Social Media Ban
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a total social media ban for children under the age of 16 that could be implemented in early 2027. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Culture Remix: fern
YouTube channel fern creates impressive, in-depth documentaries. But many of its topics are too mature for younger audiences. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Oceans Eleven
If Hollywood had an All-Star Game, it would be this movie. It’s a new multistar vehicle about a team of con men set to take on Vegas. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Toy Story 5
Playtime faces off against screen time in ‘Toy Story 5.’ The film is mostly clean, but a potty-training device makes for a few unnecessary double entendres. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: My Brother the Minotaur
‘My Brother the Minotaur’ is a preteen mystery with a lot of heart—though viewers should note it finds its roots in Irish mythology. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
SiYP: Social Media Pressure
44% of teens say they feel pressured to be online and more than half say they feel left out if they’re not. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Culture Remix: MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’ looks fantastic, but it’s got some mess in its black-and-white bits. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Peach, Mario, Luigi and a new dino pal named Yoshi rally to save the day. But it’s family viewers who get the gold coin. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Disclosure Day
‘Disclosure Day’ is at times entertaining, but spiritual spaciness and a lack of intrigue sap this summer blockbuster of its potency. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
TV Review: Lord of the Flies
‘Lord of the Flies’ adaptations, via the book itself, intrinsically come with dark, violent moments. The Netflix version is no different. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
SiYP- Screentime and Your Heart
We’ve all heard that too much screen time, especially with social media, isn’t great for our mental health. But what about physical health? Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Culture Remix: The Last Dragon House
Ollie Atwood decides to take a job at a house that was set up to protect endangered dragons. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: A Magnificent Life
This animated biopic about French auteur Marcel Pagnol tells a visually lush story, but there are some content smudges on this canvas. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: The Breadwinner
While it may not be a newfound comedy classic, families will find a lot to like in Nate Bargatze's 'The Breadwinner.' Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
TV Review: Malcom in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair
‘Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair’ modernizes and reboots yet another show—including some of the concerning content therewithin. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
SiYP- Girl Scouts Feel Scared About Growing Up
According to new data from Girls Scouts of the USA, “becoming a grown-up sounds scary to more than half (54%) of girls ages 5 to 13. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Culture Remix: Konnakol
Zayn’s version of love is marred by revenge, lust, and a selfish pursuit of whatever feels best in the moment. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Pressure
‘Pressure’ takes us into a little-known wrinkle in perhaps history’s most documented war, and it does so with fewer content concerns than you’d expect. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Hoppers
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ encourages viewers to be better stewards of the planet. But the messages (and the comedy) fall a little flat. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85
While Netflix says that the animated ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ is a kinder, gentler sort of ‘Stranger Things’ show, that hardly makes it kind or gentle. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
SiYP- Australia’s Social Media Ban Not Working
Australia banned social media for kids under 16. But 61% of Australian teens still have access to one or more accounts. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Culture Remix: Pragmata
‘Pragmata’ surprises with its emotional father-daughter storyline. But trigger-pulling peril and foul language will keep younger players ducking. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Title: Reminders of Him
‘Reminders of Him’ is a sickly mix of the saccharine and sensual—yet another Colleen Hoover adaptation that families may want to avoid. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ feels like an old Ray Harryhausen creature feature. ‘Course, all those beasties come with teeth, and the movie does, too. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
SiYP- Parents Model Screen Use
If you feel like you’re always battling your child over screens, here’s a surprising truth: one of the strongest predictors of a child’s screen use is YOUR screen use. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Culture Remix: Mumford & Sons-Prizefighter
Mumford & Sons’ long-wrought journey continues a commitment to vulnerability, encouraging listeners to explore their despair to eventually find hope. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Movie Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash
‘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.
Movie Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures
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.
TV Review: Sesame Street
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.
SiYP- Deepfakes
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.
Culture Remix: Koo Koo
"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.
Movie Review: Solo Mio
‘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.
Movie Review: The Sheep Detectives
‘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.
TV Review: Virgin River
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.
SiYP- AI Makes Us Socially Stupid
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.
Culture Remix: The Aftermyth
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.
Movie Review: GOAT
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.
Movie Review: The Devil Wears Prada 2
‘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.
TV Review: Young Sherlock
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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