Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

A Pew Research study shows about two-thirds of US parents of teens say it’s harder being a teenager today.    Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Astro Bot represents the best of PlayStation while leaving the worst in another universe.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

Despicable Me 4 delivers more of what we’ve come to expect from this franchise: silly slapstick, some toilet humor and sweet family messages.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

The Wild Robot is a good story—one that may have you smiling as you blink away a tear or two.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns for its second season, full of characters and bloodshed alike.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

A 13-year-old from New York filed a class-action lawsuit against Meta over its addictive features. Make sure your kids don’t need to become plaintiffs, too.   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

Exploring a world, petting critters and cleaning up the environment are all part and parcel of this casual, animal-collecting game.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

‘Grave of the Fireflies’ is a war movie that’s equal parts beautiful and terrifying, hopeful and heartrending.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

There’s action, humor and, yep, even some heart in this latest Transformers pic. You could almost say it’s … more than meets the eye.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

Terminator Zero is more philosophical than its predecessors, but the content may cause you to terminate your viewing experience.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

It’s a vaping device, and a phone, kind of, and it’s only $20.   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

Bill Cipher has made his way back from the (not-quite) dead, and he wants YOU to be his minion   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

This movie about a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16 ain’t always pretty.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust follows a template many Christians will appreciate—but it may not connect with those outside the fold.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

Shadrach has a Hallmark-esque quality to it. Add in the strong Christian themes and, for many families, it’ll be a home run.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

Did you know that the Senate just overwhelmingly passed two important bills to protect kids online? Want to know more?   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

Young Maddie can’t vote yet. But that doesn’t mean she can’t run a campaign.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

Inside Out 2 is fun. It’s thoughtful. And it’s a fantastic conversation starter. And it lands just a hair below Pixar’s best films.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

This sequel to the macabre 1988 original, like its namesake demon, can be deceptively, and seriously, problematic.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

This 1981 Time Bandits adaptation comes with some story changes, new locations—and a couple issues, too.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

Why are teens “pebbling”? How can parents respond to digital self-harm? And why are “septum arms” trending?   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

Cartoony characters and comedy patter make this indie game unique. But innocent-looking things aren’t always meant for kids.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

The Garfield Movie is a fun, new take on the orange tabby, but one with a few subtle nods to the progressive social mores of our day.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

The new biopic Reagan unpacks the life of our 40th president—his marriage, acting career, political achievements, and quiet-but-firm faith.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .

Tater’s house is full of all 12 of her cousins. Meanwhile, Disney’s Primos is full of slapstick humor, slightly sassy kids and sweet messages about family.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback .