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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Pop Culture Remix: Creatures of Ava | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:01:00 | |
Exploring a world, petting critters and cleaning up the environment are all part and parcel of this casual, animal-collecting game.
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| Movie Review: Grave of Fireflies | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:01:00 | |
‘Grave of the Fireflies’ is a war movie that’s equal parts beautiful and terrifying, hopeful and heartrending.
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| Pop Culture Remix: The Campaign | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:01:00 | |
Young Maddie can’t vote yet. But that doesn’t mean she can’t run a campaign.
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| SiYP: 72% of Teens Are Kinda Happy When They Set Down Their Screen | 01 May 2024 | 00:01:00 | |
72% of teens are kinda happy when they set down their screens. Want to know more?
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| Music Review: Justin Bieber & benny blanco, "Lonely" | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
Justin’s joined by benny blanco on this heartfelt, vulnerable and occasionally profane track about growing up famous. | |||
| DVD Review: Rebecca | 02 Nov 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
If you’ve seen the Netflix trailer for Rebecca and thought that this looks like a straight-up horror film, you might be surprised. | |||
| Movie Review: Love and Monsters | 30 Oct 2020 | 00:02:00 | |
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| TV Review: Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous | 29 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
This is a show that, while it has a few questionable artifacts, is still filled with animated fun. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: Screens and Mental Health | 28 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
What should you know about the tie between depression and social media? | |||
| Music Review: Maren Morris, "Better Than We Found It" | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
This track asks listeners to think about the part they’re playing in today’s world. | |||
| DVD Review: A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
There are some terrific messages here. But monster-y moments may push this often fun flick out of bounds for some families with young or sensitive kids. | |||
| Movie Review: The Honest Thief | 23 Oct 2020 | 00:02:00 | |
This thief-turned-family man really tries to right past wrongs, but that doesn’t mean this flick is without its own honest issues. | |||
| TV Review: Julie and the Phantoms | 22 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
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| Screen in Your Pocket: The Social Dilemma | 21 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
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| Culture Remix: Snufkin: Melody Of Moominvalley | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:01:00 | |
Between its ‘40s art style and its sweet platforming puzzles, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is as cozy and inviting as it gets.
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| Music Review: Gabby Barrett-I Hope | 20 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
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| DVD Review: Clouds | 19 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
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| Movie Review:2 Hearts | 16 Oct 2020 | 00:02:00 | |
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| TV Review: Raised by Wolves | 15 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
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| Screen in Your Pocket: Family Dinner | 14 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
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| Music Review: Shawn Mendes, Wonder | 13 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
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| DVD Review: Secret Society of Second-Born Royals | 12 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
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| Movie Review: The War With Grandpa | 09 Oct 2020 | 00:02:00 | |
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| TV Review: Trinkets | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
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| Screen in Your Pocket: Game Purchases | 07 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
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| Movie Review: Mean Girls | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:01:00 | |
Much like the original, Mean Girls can be quite crass, there’s a lot of foul language, and it hyper-sexualizes teenage girls.
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| Music Review: Ava Max - Naked | 06 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
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| DVD Review: Fatima | 05 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
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| Movie Review: Enola Holmes | 02 Oct 2020 | 00:02:00 | |
Sherlock Holmes' teen sister is no slouch when it comes to sleuthing, even if the mystery she solves is surprisingly disturbing. | |||
| TV Review: Away | 01 Oct 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
The new Netflix show #Away blasts off on a flight heading toward Mars. But will this show’s content push it outside your family’s orbit? Plugged In will make sure you’re aware of any space debris that might be in the path of your TV enjoyment. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: What If I Already Gave My Kids a Screen? | 30 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
Wondering how to keep things in check now that your child already has a screen in his pocket? Check out Plugged In for some helpful pointers. | |||
| Music Review: Justin Bieber - Holy | 29 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
Justin Bieber’s new tune, #Holy, compares a loved one’s embrace to a spiritual experience. Will you find this track as uplifting? Trust Plugged In to lift up all the lyrical details you need. | |||
| DVD Review: Switched | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
When a teen bully and her target switch minds (think 'Freaky Friday'), they both have important lessons to learn. | |||
| Movie Review: Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarves | 25 Sep 2020 | 00:02:00 | |
The new animated movie Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarves tells of a young woman with magical red shoes who crosses paths with cursed dwarfs in need of a kiss to reverse the spell. Will this pic equal family fun or a kiss of death for your movie night? Look to Plugged In for all the fairy tale facts. | |||
| TV Review: Dead Pixels | 24 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
While this British import captures gaming culture reasonably well, what we see on screen can be pretty graphic. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: Allowances & Chore Bot | 23 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
Want an app for managing your kid’s allowances? | |||
| Movie Review: Unsung Hero | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:02:00 | |
If you’re looking for an inspiring, redemptive PG movie about a family overcoming every obstacle thrown in its way, Unsung Hero—which tells the “origin story” of Rebecca St. James and the Smallbone family—is the one you’re looking for.
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| Music Review: NEEDTOBREATHE | 22 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
NEEDTOBREATHE’s newest asks that God let us see our world from a new point of view | |||
| DVD/Streaming Review: First Cow | 21 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
In the period-piece First Cow two men develop an unexpected friendship and start a baking business that depends on the theft of milk from a wealthy landowner’s prized cow. Will this pic be a joy to consume or a theft of your time? Plugged In will make sure you have all the info you need about this moovie. | |||
| Movie Review: The Broken Hearts Gallery | 18 Sep 2020 | 00:02:00 | |
The Broken Hearts Gallery puts a fresh Gen Y twist on that old break-up romantic comedy formula. But will that new rom-com turn leave you wondering why? Look to the Plugged In review to make sure you’re not left with any date night heart burn. | |||
| TV Review: Star Trek: Lower Decks | 17 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
This cartoon feels more like Futurama than classic Star Trek. And for families, that’s not necessarily a good thing. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: Headphones | 16 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
How do you handle the isolation of headphones in your kid’s world? | |||
| Music Review: Lecrae, Restoration | 15 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
Lecrae’s latest effort is full of grace, honesty and a powerful invitation to embrace the God who loves us. | |||
| DVD/Streaming Review: Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe | 14 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
Candace and her siblings band together, serve justice to the alien invaders and save the world. | |||
| Movie: Mulan | 11 Sep 2020 | 00:02:00 | |
The live action version of #Mulan on Disney+ tells the tale of the eldest daughter of an honored warrior who steps in to disguise herself as a boy and take the place of her ailing father. But will this version have all the family friendly charm of its animated original? Look to Plugged In to keep you posted on all the new sword-swinging, arrow-shooting details. | |||
| TV Review: Transformers: War For Cybertron | 10 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
The Transformers franchise keep chugging along, but there’s some bumps in this particular installment. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: 3 Parental Controls That Aren’t Parental Controls | 09 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
Need some help with your kid’s screens? | |||
| TV Review: Bluey | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:01:00 | |
Other than an occasional eyeroll or some mild toilet humor, Bluey is light and clean.
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| Music Review: Katy Perry | 08 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
Perry’s latest has a lot to Smile about, but it’s not all smiles and rainbows. | |||
| Movie Review: The One and Only Ivan | 07 Sep 2020 | 00:01:00 | |
This lovely film’s minor blemishes don’t mar the positive, family-friendly lessons at the heart of this unfettered story | |||