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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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SiYP: Social Media Pressure
Jun 1700:01:00Tap 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
Jun 1600:01:00Tap 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
Jun 1500:01:00Tap 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.
Transcribe →Movie Review: Disclosure Day
Jun 1200:02:00Tap to summarize‘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.
Transcribe →TV Review: Lord of the Flies
Jun 1100:01:00Tap to summarize‘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.
Transcribe →SiYP- Screentime and Your Heart
Jun 1000:01:00Tap to summarizeWe’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.
Transcribe →Culture Remix: The Last Dragon House
Jun 900:01:00Tap to summarizeOllie 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.
Transcribe →Movie Review: A Magnificent Life
Jun 800:01:00Tap to summarizeThis 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.
Transcribe →Movie Review: The Breadwinner
Jun 500:02:00Tap to summarizeWhile 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.
Transcribe →TV Review: Malcom in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair
Jun 400:01:00Tap to summarize‘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.
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