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Movie Monday: ‘The Beekeeper’ Buzzes to No. 1
After two weeks at No. 2, The Beekeeper–Jason Statham’s latest actioner—buzzed up to No. 1 and gave its competitors … hives.
On the Radar: ‘Palworld,’ Teen Overdoses and Part-Time Jobs
Palworld has gone viral amid controversy. An average of 22 teens died every week in 2022. And teens with part-time jobs are at a 14-year high.
Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Kids (2024)
It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Movie for Kids.
The Plugged In Movie Awards: 2025
Here is where you can find all information related to the 2024 Plugged In Movie Awards. Tune in to our podcast March 7!
Episode 218: Help! I Hate My Kids’ Music Choices! Plus: New Threats in the Metaverse
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 218 It’s a conflict as old as the idea of teenagers themselves: the tension between parents and their
Oscar Nominations: A Teensy Weensy Bit Better Than Normal?
The Oscar nominations were unveiled this morning. And for the most part, they avoided any big surprises.
Movie Monday: ‘Mean Girls’ Earns Another Nice Win
We’re still more than a week away from Groundhog Day, campers. But the box office’s top five still looks as familiar as a cold morning at a Punxsutawney bed and breakfast.
On the Radar: Screen Time Dangers, Gen Z Identities, and Meta’s Inappropriate Content
Learn more about studies proving screen time dangers, new Gen Z identities, and Meta censoring inappropriate content.
In a World of Noise, Silence Sometimes Speaks Loudest
Lately, we’ve been seeing a few bits of entertainment try to pull us in without shouting, or even saying, a word.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 217: ‘Mean Girls’ Yesterday and Today: How Bullying is Changing. Plus, ‘Echo’
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 217 I suspect that, even back in the stone age, mean girls were already a thing. Maybe it
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