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Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Adults (2025)
The Plugged In Movie Awards are back. This week, our nominations for Best Movies for Adults!
Episode 272: Combating Hollywood’s Intimacy Influence. Plus, 2025’s Most Anticipated Games!
Hollywood has a bit of a double standard when it comes to sexual intimacy. How should parents respond?
The 2025 Oscar Nominations: Better Never Than Late
No matter which films win on March 2, families lose with this year’s Oscar nominations.
Movie Monday: ‘Dog Man’ Scampers to No. 1
Dog Man, a PG film based on the graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, had a tail-wag worthy debut this weekend, digging up $36 million in North America.
On the Radar: Bored Teens, Antisocial Behaviors in Boys and Safety Over Popularity
Social media may be why teens are bored. Antisocial behavior in teen boys is linked to early exposure to violent content. Teens nowadays prioritize safety over popularity.
Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Teens (2025)
The Plugged In Movie Awards are back. This week, our nominations for Best Movies for Teens!
Episode 271: The Oscar Nominations Are Out. Are They Any Good? Plus, ‘Green and Gold’
What does Plugged In think about the Oscar nominations? And what do families need to know about the new film, ‘Green and Gold’?
Reducing Screen Time: Why We Struggle So Much
Struggling to curb your family’s screen-time usage? You’re not alone. So we’d like to come alongside and help with our upcoming Screen Fast 2025.
Dune: Parts One and Two—Plugged In Rewind
When the Oscar nominations came out last week, ‘Dune: Part Two’ racked up five nominations in total—half of what ‘Dune: Part One’ did …
Movie Monday: ‘Flight Risk’ Soars to First Place
Flight Risk became the second offering from Lionsgate’s studio to land at No. 1 this year. The Mark Wahlberg film earned just an estimated $12 million in North America.
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