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The Plugged In Show, Episode 146: Amazon’s The Rings of Power and HBO’s House of the Dragon, plus Disney+’s Hamster & Gretel
In this week’s episode, we discuss Amazon Prime Video’s and HBO’s fantasy prequels The Rings of Power and House of the Dragon.
Seven Movies to Get Your Kids Excited to Learn
Diving back into reading, math, chemistry and gym, can be a dispiriting and even scary experience. So why not watch a movie that celebrates education?
The Plugged In Show, Episode 145: The Kendricks and Kirk Cameron talk ‘Lifemark’ (plus She-Hulk)
Lifemark, the latest Kendrick Brothers flick, starring Kirk Cameron, deals with the issues of adoption and delivers a powerful pro-life message.
Summer’s Numbers Don’t Lie: We’re Not Interested in Agendas
Top Gun: Maverick outperformed many of the year’s anticipated summer blockbusters. And “woke” agendas may be the reason.
If You Can’t Say Something Nice…: Dos and Don’ts of Social Media Etiquette
We won’t always get social media etiquette right. But there’s no reason why we can’t adapt if we continue to apply these Dos and Don’ts.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 144: When Superheroes Take a Social Media Break (plus Secret Headquarters)
In this installment of The Plugged In Show, we tackle social media, its connections to mental health and why stepping away from it might benefit all of us.
What Will the New Pinocchio Teach Us?
The CGI-slathered remake promises to be (ahem) a whale of an attraction for the streaming leviathan. But will it be any good?
The Plugged In Show, Episode 143: Your Kid and YouTube (Plus Out of My Heart)
We give parents a few pointers on how to reel in the YouTube leviathan in their homes—navigating how their sons and daughters use YouTube and how they can best curb and enjoy it.
Sometimes, Even Spidey Needs a Break
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland took a break from social media for his mental health. And maybe we should, too.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 142: R-rated Disney: A Conversation with PTC’s Melissa Henson. (Plus, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters)
They said they wouldn’t. But now, Disney+ has added R-rated content. And many moms and dads are still upset with the decision.
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