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Plugged In Entertainment Reviews
Hosted by Focus on the Family · EN
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.
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Movie Review: Supergirl
3d ago00:02:00Tap to summarizeA 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.
Transcribe →TV Review: Kevin
4d ago00:01:00Tap to summarize‘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.
Transcribe →Culture Remix: fern
5d ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeYouTube 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.
Transcribe →SiYP: UK to Implement a Social Media Ban
5d ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeUnited 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.
Transcribe →Movie Review: Oceans Eleven
1w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeIf 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.
Transcribe →Movie Review: Toy Story 5
1w ago00:02:00Tap to summarizePlaytime 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.
Transcribe →Movie Review: My Brother the Minotaur
2w ago00:01:00Tap to summarize‘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.
Transcribe →SiYP: Social Media Pressure
2w ago00:01:00Tap to summarize44% 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.
Transcribe →Culture Remix: MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
2w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeMOUSE: 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.
Transcribe →Movie Review: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizePeach, 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.
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