Plugged In Entertainment Reviews
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Movie Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures
Netflix’s ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ has some lovely messages, but it blunders through a lot of foul language.
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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.
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SiYP- Deepfakes
Laws might make it harder for AI deepfakes to harm innocents, but we should still talk to our kids about potential dangers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SiYP- AI Makes Us Socially Stupid
Sycophantic AI chatbots tend to validate bad behaviors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SiYP: Parents Model Digital Literacy
Parental controls can help curb screen time when kids are little, but new research says digital literacy is far more successful over their lifetimes.
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Culture Remix: Crimson Desert
This new adventure title feels familiar, strange, ambitious, grinding, beautiful, bloody and foul. All at the same time.
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Movie Review: A Dog's Way Home
The human-like doggy hero at this family film's core is easy to care about and root for.
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Movie Review: Michael
‘Michael’ covers Michael Jackson’s rise to superstardom with much more style than substance—and a few content issues, too.
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Tv Review: Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord
‘Maul – Shadow Lord’ is darker than previous animated Star Wars fare. It’s still clean, but it may be best suited for older viewers.
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SiYP: Instagram Warns Parents
If a teenager repeatedly tries to search for terms related to suicide or self harm, Instagram will now notify parents.
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Culture Remix: BTS-Arirang
After a brief hiatus, BTS re-establishes their place in global pop music while doubling down on troublesome relationship habits.
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Movie Review: Puss in Boots
Is this Puss just a boot-marked Shrek prequel? Or is it a tabby of another color?
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Movie Review: Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe
‘Panda Plan 2’ has a great message about family. But mystical elements, minor language and suggestive moments might give some families … paws.
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TV Review: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
As you might expect, prepare to see some giant monsters wipe out some tiny humans.
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Culture Remix: Hangtime
‘Hangtime’ centers on professional football punter Michael Turk’s chaotic adventures and plain fun experiments.
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Movie Review: Night at the Museum
Museums have been adding more interactivity to their attractions lately. But nobody’s been able to bring Attila the Hun back to life, yet, or coax dino bones into playing a game of fetch …
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Movie Review: You, Me & Tuscany
‘You, Me & Tuscany’ comes with some funny moments and positive messages, but its frequent sexual humor makes it a tough dish to stomach.
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TV Review: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ is a mockumentary speaking to second chances—though audiences may not want to give it a first chance.
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SiYP- Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen
Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen’ is perfect for young, first-time gamers. It’s sweet, fun and problem free.
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Culture Remix: Katseye-Beautiful Chaos
Katseye positions superficial excess at the center of stories where sex, violence, and revenge are the group’s primary messages.
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Movie Review: Mercy
Amazon’s ‘Mercy’ offers audiences a dystopian tale with moments of intense violence and some crude language, too.
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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.
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TV Review: BeddyByes
Disney’s ‘BeddyByes’ may help parents of little ones start the wind-down process before bedtime.
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SiYP: Teens Use AI for Emotional Support
Teens are turning to AI for emotional support.
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Culture Remix: Snoop
Young Carter’s parents want him to cut back on his screen time. But he’s seeing things on those screens: criminal things.
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Movie Review: The SpongeBob Movie: The Search for SquarePants
‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ puts our porous pal right into the nefarious clutches of the Flying Dutchman.
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Movie Review: The Pout-Pout Fish
‘The Pout-Pout Fish’ encourages us to help others no matter what the cost—and to always look for the good in a bad situation.
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