Plugged In Entertainment Reviews
Focus on the Family
Focus on the Family
Plugged In Entertainment Reviews
Focus on the Family
Focus on the Family

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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.

Episodes

  • Movie Review: David
    Angel Studios’ ‘David’ tells the story of King David’s rise to the throne—while omitting some violent moments and adding in musical numbers.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • TV Review: Shifting Gears
    Matt and his estranged daughter, Riley, embark on a restoration of the dented bumpers of their relationship.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • Culture Remix: Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny
    ‘Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny’ offers pretty much exactly what you’d expect from a Nickelodeon game: colorful characters, silly fun and mess-free RPG battles.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • Movie Review: The Family Plan 2
    ‘The Family Plan 2’ is arguably cleaner than the first in its series. But make no mistake: “Cleaner” does not mean “clean.”   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • Movie Review: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
    ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2′ brings back its haunted animatronics. But this creepy pizza parlor pic is an underwritten and half-baked muddle.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • Movie Review: Splinter Cell: Deathwatch
    Netflix picked a fitting name for ‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’: You watch people die a lot in this animated show.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • SiYP: Open AI Intros 18 Plus
    ChatGPT, will soon allow adult content, including erotica, for verified users over 18. CEO Altman says this change will let ChatGPT act more like a human friend.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • Culture Remix: A Wolf Called Fire
    Warm must find a way to save his family after a rival pack attacks and kills several members of his pack.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • Movie Review: In Your Dreams
    ‘In Your Dreams’ features the Sandman, and though it offers nice messages, they’re dampened by its god-like depiction of the entity.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • Movie Review: Zootopia 2
    If Zootopia 2 has a core message—and it certainly seems to have one—it’s about the importance of conquering prejudices and celebrating each other’s differences.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • TV Review: DMV
    In CBS’s DMV, the East Hollywood DMV branch faces a possible shut down. While Barb fights to keep her branch open, Colette fights for the attention of her office crush.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • SiYP: Instagram Face
    What families need to know about “Instagram face.”   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • Culture Remix: Pokémon Legends: Z-A
    ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ is packed with creature-collecting fun, but it may not be the cheery, catch-‘em-all frolic that younger fans expect.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • Movie Review: Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
    While Gabby’s Dollhouse tells a tale about learning how to play again, some of its magical moments may leave Christians uncomfortable.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • Movie Review: Wicked: For Good
    ‘Wicked: For Good’ tells a moving tale of friendship and sacrifice, but the movie’s darkness and magic may not be for the “good” of all.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • TV Review: Vampirina: Teenage Vampire
    Despite some paranormal themes, ‘Vampirina: Teenage Vampire’ is about as squeaky clean as you can get. Well, for a show about vampires, anyway.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • SiYP: Lonely Teens
    A recent study found that 21% of kids between the ages of 13 and 17 feel lonely.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • Culture Remix: Bad Bunny- DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
    Bad Bunny may love his home and heritage, but he spends more time describing his habit for sex and mistreating women.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • Movie Review: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
    In the final chapter of the ‘Downton Abbey’ saga, the Crawley family’s loyalty is tested once again as they face social scandal and financial ruin.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
  • Movie Review: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
    ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ brings back the magical Horsemen for a new abracadabra scheme—but it won’t be magical for everyone.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.