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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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TV Review: Star City
2w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeMuch 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.
Transcribe →Screen in Your Pocket: Mr. Rogers and Slower TV
2w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeA 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.
Transcribe →Pop Culture Remix Review: The Odyssey
2w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeDirector 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.
Transcribe →Movie Review: Bad Counselors
3w ago00:01:00Tap to summarize‘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.
Transcribe →DVD Review: The Dink
3w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeLike 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.
Transcribe →TV Review: Among Us
3w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeParamount+’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.
Transcribe →Screen in Your Pocket: Snapchat Not Safe Enough
3w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →Pop Culture Remix Review: Kacey Musgraves the Middle of Nowhere
3w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeSongstress 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 Reviews, please give us your feedback.
Transcribe →DVD Review: Animal Farm
4w ago00:01:00Tap to summarize‘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.
Transcribe →Movie Review: Young Washington
4w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeDuring 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.
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