Plugged In Entertainment Reviews
Focus On The Family
Take a minute to hear a family-friendly review of the hottest movie, YouTube video, streaming series, video game, or new technology to help you decide if it’s a good choice for your kids and family. Hosted by Focus on the Family’s media and culture analysts, these reviews for parents offer a fresh Christian perspective on entertainment from a Biblical worldview.
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Colorado Springs, CO
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Focus On The Family
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Take a minute to hear a family-friendly review of the hottest movie, YouTube video, streaming series, video game, or new technology to help you decide if it’s a good choice for your kids and family. Hosted by Focus on the Family’s media and culture analysts, these reviews for parents offer a fresh Christian perspective on entertainment from a Biblical worldview.
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Language:
English
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Plugged In Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO 80995 1-800-232-6459
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Episodes
Movie Review: Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
9/26/2025
While Gabby’s Dollhouse tells a tale about learning how to play again, some of its magical moments may leave Christians uncomfortable.
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Duration:00:02:00
TV Review: Barbie Mysteries: Beach Detectives
9/25/2025
This lighthearted cartoon is a clean, wholesome option for younger viewers craving a mystery.
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Duration:00:01:00
SiYP: Open AI Parental Controls
9/24/2025
Open AI and Meta work toward making their AI chatbots safer for teens. But is that enough?
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Duration:00:01:00
Culture Remix: Lecrae-Reconstruction
9/23/2025
Lecrae may have deconstructed, then reconstructed his faith recently. But on his 10th studio album, the result of that refining process is a laser-like focus on Jesus.
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Movie Review: Superman
9/22/2025
This newest incarnation of Superman is imperfect and overstuffed but still champions its titular character’s heroism and goodness.
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Movie Review: The Senior
9/19/2025
The Senior recounts the true story of Mike Flynt, a 59-year-old guy who returned to college to finish his senior year … and play football.
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TV Review: The Paper
9/18/2025
This sequel to The Office features the same setup, crisp writing and cringe-worthy jokes of its forbear. But The Paper’s content issues can be significantly worse.
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Culture Remix: The Johnson Brothers
9/16/2025
‘The Johnson Brothers’ YouTube channel tries to make you laugh through male-centric skits, a goal they achieve with few content issues.
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Movie Review: Eio
9/15/2025
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—even when we feel alone.
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Movie Review: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
9/12/2025
In the final chapter of the ‘Downton Abbey’ saga, the Crawley family’s loyalty is tested once again as they face social scandal and financial ruin.
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Movie Review: Leviathan
9/11/2025
This Netflix anime series thrusts two teenagers from different backgrounds into a war that will change the world—and their lives—forever.
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SiYP- AI Companions
9/10/2025
Two years after its introduction, Snapchat’s My AI still fails to shake a problematic legacy.
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Culture Remix: The Trouble with Heroes
9/9/2025
Finn has to make up for a dumb choice by hiking 46 mountain trails in a single summer. And it’s the smartest punishment he’s ever been given.
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Movie Review: Light of the World
9/5/2025
This creative, 2D animated take on the Gospel comes with a few theological quibbles. But ‘Light of the World’ is a strong movie with a strong message.
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TV Review: My Melody & Kuromi
9/4/2025
My Melody & Kuromi bakes up some sweet messages, but it also may be a little frightening for its young target audience.
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SiYP: Kids’ Tablet Ownership
9/3/2025
40 percent of two-year-olds have tablets. By age four, 58% have them … and by age eight, a quarter of kids have their own smartphones. Is that a problem?
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Culture Remix: Donkey Kong Bananza
9/2/2025
There’s plenty of rock-pulverizing, banana gem-munching joy to be found in ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ for Nintendo’s Switch 2.
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Movie Review: Lilo & Stitch
9/1/2025
Family, faithfulness and sacrifice are among the values embraced by this live-action Lilo & Stitch reboot.
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Movie Review: Jaws
8/29/2025
‘Jaws’ swims to theaters with a new 50th-anniversary, 4K-polish. But just how much problematic chum does this Spielberg classic churn up?
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Duration:00:02:00
TV Review: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+
8/28/2025
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ brings young viewers back to the adventures of Mickey and friends—all wrapped up at the end of each episode.
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