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Episode 291: Under the Skin – A Conversation about Nudity in Art and Entertainment. Plus, ‘Elio!’
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 291 Anyone who’s familiar with Plugged In knows that we take a dim view of nudity in the

Ballerina Cappuccina, Brain Rot and Yeet!
Have you seen your tween or younger child chortling over YouTube videos depicting an odd-looking cappuccino cup-headed ballerina or a three-legged shark wearing Nike sneakers?

Movie Monday: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Takes Flight
How do you defeat a live-action remake at the box office? According to the success of How to Train Your Dragon, the answer is: make another.

Four “Dad Approved” Father’s Day Movies
Looking for the right movie to watch with Dad this Father’s Day? Here are a few “dad-approved” Father’s Day movie suggestions …

On the Radar: ‘Get Ready with Me,’ Death from Dusting and the Bop House
Is the “Get Ready with Me” trend harmful? A tragic death from huffing computer dusting spray. The Bop House and OnlyFans aspirations.

Episode 290: A Chat with Dean DeBlois, Director of ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’ Plus, ‘Bad Influencers’
DreamWorks has taken their popular animated feature ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ and turned it into a full-fledged live-action film …

Movie Monday: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Swims in Cash, but Other Franchises Belly Flop
If ‘Lilo & Stitch’ was bowling at the box office, it’d have just earned a turkey with its third box office win in a row.

On the Radar: ‘Yes You Can’ Trend, Niksen and Digital Distress
What are the dangers with the “Yes You Can” trend? Is the “Niksen” trend healthy or lazy? Do you know how to recognize digital distress in your teen?

America’s Pastime: Six Great Movies About Baseball
Major League Baseball is well under way. So for fans of the sport, we’ve compiled a list of inspiring baseball flicks to kick off your summer.

Episode 289: The Power of Music in Movies. Plus the Nintendo Switch 2
How does a musical score impact the movie-going experience? And what can parents expect with the new Nintendo Switch 2?
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