The Plugged In Show – Details, episodes & analysis

Franchises are popular in our current culture, and new installments are trending this summer. The Plugged In team looks at the latest animated Marvel movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and the recent Nintendo Switch release, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You'll get a solid handle on the things you need to know about these entertainment choices for your family.

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-2023/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-2018/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/masseffect/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/horizon-zero-dawn/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/horizon-forbidden-west/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/tomb-raider-2013-game/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/tomb-raider-2018/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/pokemon-go/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/legendofzeldaocarinaoftime3d/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/legendofzeldaskywardsword/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sonic-the-hedgehog-2020/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/silenthill/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/skyhigh/

·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/super-mario-bros-movie-2023/

·      How you can make wise entertainment choices for your family

Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices

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As long as we’ve been creating images of ourselves, other people have been tweaking, manipulating and changing them. The Plugged In team looks at some of the newest social media filters—what they can do, what you need to know, and what some of the problems might be. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about the newest Jonas Brothers' release titled The Album.

• Plugged In Blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-instagram-filters/
• Plugged In Blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/tiktok-glamour-filter-is-not-so-pretty/
• Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/album-reviews/jonas-brothers-the-album/
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• Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/vforvendetta/
• Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/incredibles/
• Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/fridaythe13th/
• Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/star-wars-the-force-awakens/

• Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards
• Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices
• Plugged In: Tech Guide
• Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home

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Dungeons and Dragons has been around for quite some time—the role-playing game, books, mentions in popular television shows, and a couple different movies. The latest film is about to hit theaters, so the Plugged In team takes a look at this basement phenomenon and how it might impact your family. Adam Holz then talks with Kristin Smith about Christian rapper NF’s newest release, Hope.

• Plugged In Show Episode 134: “Of Influencers and Dinosaurs”
• Plugged In Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
• Plugged In Review: Dungeons & Dragons
• Plugged In Review: Stranger Things  
• Plugged In Review: Critical Role
• Plugged In Show Episode 116: “Thinking About Violence in Movies (and Vox Machina on TV)”
• Focus on the Family Article: “Parental Concerns About “Dungeons and Dragons”
• Plugged In Review: “Hope” by NF
• Plugged In Review: Luca
• Plugged In Review: La La Land

• Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards
• Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices
• Plugged In: Tech Guide
• Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home

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One of the biggest stereotypes in Hollywood is the "doofus dad." But every now and then, a movie or TV show challenges that stereotype. This week, the Plugged In team examines two such movies – "Blue Miracle" and "12 Mighty Orphans" – both of which focus on men who act as surrogate dads to orphans in need. They also dive into the movie, offering up some tidbits for super fans. While helping your family navigate the wild world of media, you'll be encouraged to think about how your entertainment choices can affect you as an adult, too.

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As the blockbuster movie "Black Widow" hits theaters this week, the Plugged In team reflects on their favorite superheroes and the impact these fictional characters have had on their lives. They’ also dive into the movie, offering up some tidbits for super fans. You’ll be better equipped to talk with your family about some of the deeper issues in these stories.

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The Plugged In team explores how certain actors have been impacted by the roles they’ve played, resulting in some pretty major twists and changes in their lives. You’ll be encouraged to equip your kids to deal with this reality and talk about what they are seeing, actively engaging in a critical conversation about what they’re watching.


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With the new Marvel series "Loki" hitting Disney+, the Plugged In team unpacks the trend toward embracing anti-heroes onscreen. As these stories seemingly seek to generate sympathy for characters that we used to consider pure evil, lines are blurred. You’ll better understand the need to be in conversation with your family about knowing the difference and continuing to act as “heroes” in our own relationships with those in need all around us.

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Jumping from hit novels to hit TV shows and movies, the dystopian genre has taken the entertainment world by storm. The Plugged In team explores some these dark stories, particularly Hulu’s "The Handmaid’s Tale," discussing the positives and negatives. You’ll see how these stories have both content and worldview issues that need your attention if your kids are drawn to them.

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The Plugged In team explores some of the movies and programs that romanticize broken, unhealthy relationships, and why we embrace them without a second thought. You’ll be encouraged to set emotion aside, think critically, and seek God’s wisdom about some of the choices your family might be considering.

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Whether we like it or not, our culture influences us. And the Plugged In team is no exception. They examine how certain popular culture phenomena have affected them, motivated some of their habits, and informed their emotions. You’ll see how your media options shape who you are, which is why you want to help your family make wise choices.

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