Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

Despite some issues, ‘The Legend of Ochi’ is a throwback adventure that tells a moody-but-hopeful story about the mending of broken families.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The latest ‘Jurassic’ entry features Scarlett Johansson and cutting-edge CGI. But character development or big twists? Nah.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What is the obsession with the “Jesus Glow”?   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

‘Revenge of the Savage Planet’ is a silly, snarky sci-fi romp. But it may not be the best galaxy for younger space lovers to explore.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A nice message about the love between siblings accompanies lots of footwear puns in this animated tale about sneakers.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

‘F1® The Movie’ is a visually stunning and pulse-pounding racing film, but it comes with more than a few bumps in the    Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Inspired by Judy Blume’s novel, Netflix’s Forever is a story about teen romance, but one that I certainly wouldn’t want my own teenager watching.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Teens are taking “nonchalance” to new extremes, desperately trying to learn how to not try at all.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Forrest Frank views his purpose as more than making music. Each song on his latest album is part of his ministry–to proclaim the Gospel to anyone who will listen.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The latest live-action remake of a beloved Disney classic has been a lightning rod for controversy. But despite some changes, Snow White’s character remains strong, brave and true.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pixar’s Elio, about a lonely boy who wants to connect with aliens, offers parents a springboard to talk about God’s unfailing love for us ...   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Intimacy, action and adrenaline are the name of the game in this formulaic medical-drama import from Canada.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Studies show that screen time typically goes up for youth—sometimes way up—during the summer.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Even though Will Smith is trying to apologize for his infamous Oscars slap, the message here is one of pride rather than forgiveness.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

‘Drop’ is a thriller with surface appeal, but less-than-appealing problems lurk beneath its surface as well.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

This film is a near shot-for-shot remake of the original. But its live-action nature makes the violence here more visceral …   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Other than some small supernatural hiccups, there’s not much for parents to worry about in Dreamworks and Netflix’s Mighty Monsterwheelies.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

New studies explore why teens are self-diagnosing mental health conditions through TikTok—and why that can be dangerous.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

‘Blue Prince’ is a charming E-rated puzzler with equal measures of difficulty and delight for players of all ages.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The Ballad of Wallis Island hits a few discordant notes. But stick around for the whole song, and you’ll find some lovely themes.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

This film lands its R rating for its harsh language. But its optimistic, life-affirming message might speak to us in deeper, more profound ways, too.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

North of North is a story about a woman seeking to grow into a new life in a small town in Canada’s Nunavut territory. She faces many challenges … as do viewers.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Florida instituted a law and is now suing Snapchat to require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-old users.   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Gavin Ortlund seeks to provide a defense for historical Protestant Christianity, and he speaks about a variety of Christian topics with grace.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

‘The Woman in the Yard’ uses creepy horror to sketch out its metaphorical lesson.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.