Explore every episode of the podcast Plugged In Entertainment Reviews
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| Movie Review: Sight and Sound Presents: Joshua Live! | 30 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
The new movie Joshua Live!, now in theaters, is the latest biblical epic from Sight & Sound Theaters. It retells the story of Joshua. But probably not in a way you’ve ever seen before. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| TV Review: Pokemon the Series: The Beginning | 29 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Ash Ketchum begins his journey of becoming a Pokémon master. Pokémon battles are frequent, yet permanent injury is seemingly nonexistent. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: Can AI Replace Real Friends? | 28 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Does familiarity breed contempt? In the case of artificial intelligence, that seems to be true. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Pop Culture Remix Review: Lost Weekend | 27 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Phoebe Bridgers dwells on death and loss while unsuccessfully searching for a salve from the pain. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| DVD Review: Brink of War | 26 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
While language and tense themes may place ‘The Brink of War’ out of reach for children, history buffs may find the film investing. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Movie Review: Wildwood | 23 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Wildwood tells the tale of a girl’s high-stakes quest to save her baby brother from a forbidden forest. Should this animated adventure, from the makers of Coraline, pull your family into its wood? Trust Plugged In to give you all the moviegoing and woodland guidance you’ll need. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
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| TV Review: Over the Garden Wall | 22 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Balancing the warm feeling of a fall cider with chilly spookiness and humor, ‘Over the Garden Wall’ is a niche autumn tradition for some. But for kids, this miniseries has some skeletons in the closet. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: AI Podcasts for Kids | 21 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Sam Altman claims to have heard about a use of AI that will bring your family closer on those dreaded car rides together. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Pop Culture Remix Review: Happy Caravan | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
The Happy Caravan’ is a wholesome channel with Christian themes, but it raises questions about how much is too much to share online. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| DVD Review: Masters of the Universe | 19 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
‘Masters of the Universe’ was more fun than we expected. But the problems grow in tandem with those positives. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Movie Review: Sense and Sensibility | 16 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
The 2026 release of Sense and Sensibility delivers a new take on Jane Austen’s iconic story of love and sisterhood. Will this Daisy Edgar-Jones version of the classic tale reach the heights you’re hoping for? Check out the Plugged In review. We always keep your sensibilities in mind. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| TV Review: My Brilliant Career | 15 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Netflix’s ‘My Brilliant Career’ is the tale of yet another Victorian-era young woman being forced to marry—and yet another young-adult series oversaturated with sexual content. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: Soft Socializing | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
In a world of dating apps and digital connection, Gen Z is pushing back with what’s being called ‘soft socializing.’ If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| DVD Review: Matchbox the Movie | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Matchbox the Movie leans into the over-the-top fun of Mattel Matchbox cars for its stunt-filled action. Will this spy movie live up to your childhood plastic-track memories? Plugged In has the review slotted and ready to roll. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| TV Review: LEGO Mandalorian | 08 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
LEGOStarWars:TheMandalorian brings Mando and his ward, Grogu, into the famed Star Wars Cantina. Does this show, restructured in bricks and tiles, make the Mando action more kid-friendly? Plugged In has the plastic brick review you need. Snap to it. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Screen in your Pocket- Australia Hates AI Music | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
In response to the growth of AI in creative endeavors, the Australian Recording Industry Association banned all songs from music charts that aren’t “substantially human-made.” What should you tell your kids about the use of AI and the growing list of new AI rules? Check out Plugged In for information and solid talking points on the topic. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Pop Culture Remix Review: Star Wars Zero Company | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
StarWars:ZeroCompany places its XCOM-like, tactical RPG action in a Star Wars setting. But is this new game family-friendly fun or a lot of messy trigger-pulling? Plugged In has the review (and a few droids) that you’re looking for. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| DVD Review: Moana (Live action) | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Disney released a new live-action reimagining of the Oscar®-nominated animation #Moana. But should you answer this movie’s Ocean call? Plugged In has all the Polynesian island and tattooed demigod details to help you decide. You’re Welcome! If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| TV Review: Fluff Piece | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Quirky reporter Fiona Flash and her furry sidekick, Fluff, investigate stories and rumors to find the truth in every situation. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: NY Bans AI for Kids | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
New York City schools are cracking down on artificial intelligence in the classroom. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Pop Culture Remix Review: Halo Campaign Evolved | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
The first ‘Halo’ classic returns with a new look and some brand-new missions. But it’s still M-rated, Dad. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| DVD Review: Amazing Grace | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
This stirring biopic may well change the sad fact that most Americans don’t know who William Wilberforce was—or how he struggled for two decades to abolish the English slave trade. Rating: PG If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Movie Review: Forgotten Island | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
In the new animated adventure called Forgotten Island, two devoted childhood friends stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to a fantastic island packed with magical creatures. So will this new pic leave the kids hooting or hollering? Plugged In has the answers and you only need a tiny, hand-sized magic portal to read them. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| TV Review: The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Noted adventurer Bear Grylls takes some of the cast of ‘The Chosen’ out for a day of adventure and revelation in ‘The Chosen in the Wild With Bear Grylls.’ If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: Meta Settlement | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Will the Meta settlement change social media for the better? If not, what will? If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Pop Culture Remix Review: Sleepless | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Like many kids, Mickey never seemed to have enough time in a day. Until, that is, he stopped sleeping. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| DVD Review: Young Washington | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Young Washington’ is a strong and largely accurate look at an overlooked period of American history. But it’s not free of its own concerns. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Is a monster on the loose? ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ tries to uncover the truth. But while fun, this film can be a little, um, hairy for families. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| TV Review: Trying | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
With ‘Trying,’ Apple TV sheds a light on the beauty and burden of adoption. But foul language and sexual moments cause some strife. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: Don’t Get High with Your Own Supply | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
When everything’s on your phone, how do you turn it off? The social media giants have an ironic suggestion. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Pop Culture Remix Review: Kid Crew | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
‘Kid Crew’ takes adult tasks and turns them into jobs that a 7-year-old can complete, making it both fun and educational to watch. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| DVD Review: Supergirl | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
A drunken Supergirl in a ‘Mad Max’-like battle. Not exactly truth, justice and the American way. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Movie Review: Passion of the Christ | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:02:00 | |
Mel Gibson's 2004 epic The Passion of the Christ is returning to theaters for a nationwide run. Should you take your family to see the 4K-remastered and Dolby Atmos-upgraded version of this faith classic? Plugged In has a review that will answer any questions you may have about this R-rated re-release. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| TV Review: Star Wars Visions Ninth Jedi | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
While The Ninth Jedi takes place hundreds of years after the events of the last Star Wars movie, the content issues remain much the same—for better or worse. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: AI Scammers | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Researchers conducting a recent study on the scam industry found that AI chatbots were superior to human scammers. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Pop Culture Remix Review: Madden NFL 27 | 08 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
"Madden NFL 27’ enhances graphics, improves controls and makes gameplay bigger than ever. But some will find that just playing football is a little harder, too. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| DVD Review: Minions & Monsters | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
The Minions get predictably chaotic in Minions & Monsters, but this time, they decide to conjure up monsters via a spellbook. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Movie Review: Fall 2: Deadpoint | 04 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
The new sequel Fall 2: Deadpoint tells the story of two climbers who become trapped thousands of feet above the ground during a climb across Thailand's Mount Kwan. Should you endure these vertigo-inducing heights or opt for something less daring on the movie marquee? Plugged In will make the climb and give you a sherpa guide-worthy review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| TV Review: Avatar: The Last Airbender | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Avatar: The Last Airbender, Netflix’s live-action remake of the Nickelodeon cartoon, has some good lessons and some troubling elements. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: Cigfluencers | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
So-called “cigfluencers” are sharing pictures of celebrities smoking, making the habit look stylish, rebellious and fun. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Pop Culture Remix Review: Petal | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
On ‘Petal,’ Ariana Grande unleashes on her fans and former lovers alike, peppering the work with profanity and references to sex. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| DVD Review: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
The Mandalorian and Grogu’ feels like an old Ray Harryhausen creature feature. ‘Course, all those beasties come with teeth, and the movie does, too. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Movie Review: Coyote vs Acme | 28 Aug 2026 | 00:02:00 | |
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ comes with some unwanted anvils. But it also ships plenty of laughs, loads of nostalgia and unexpected heart. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| TV Review: Elle | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Prime Video’s ‘Elle’, a prequel to ‘Legally Blonde’, gives us a peek at squeaky-clean Elle Woods when she attended a less than squeaky-clean high school. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: Online Friendships | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Studies have shown that digital platforms (including social media) are an integral part of communication for Gen Z. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Pop Culture Remix Review: Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
‘LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’ takes another bat-swing at the Caped Crusader’s mythology—this time covering all the Batman movies. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| DVD Review: The Breadwinner | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
While it may not be a newfound comedy classic, families will find a lot to like in Nate Bargatze’s ‘The Breadwinner. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. | |||
| Movie Review: The End of Oak Street | 21 Aug 2026 | 00:02:00 | |
In The End of Oak Street family members have to rely on one another after their whole street is ripped from reality and sent to someplace unknown. Will you want to stroll into their new neighborhood with them? Let Plugged In be your doorbell camera. We’ll give you a heads-up on what’s out there before you stumble into the theater. | |||
| TV Review: Adventure Time Side Quests | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
Adventure Time: Side Quests’ on Disney+ takes us back to the land of Ooo. But even though the place is made partly of candy, it’s not always so sweet. | |||
| Screen in Your Pocket: Parents' Screen Time | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:01:00 | |
A new study found a correlation between parental phone use and a child’s insecure attachment. | |||