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Five Films that Can Inspire Kids To Change for the Better in 2022
We offer a few suggestions of good family movies that might inspire your kids to push themselves, explore new skills or become kinder people.
Pop Culture’s Top 10 Movers and Shakers (2021 Edition)
Our annual rundown of who moved the needle in the world of entertainment and technology—for better or worse.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 110: American Underdog and the Enduring Appeal of Football Movies
Football is America’s favorite sport—at least at the movies. We discuss why, and Adam interviews the director of American Underdog.
A New Year and the Ghost of COVID Past
This is probably as good a time as any to look back over this last year and see what impact COVID has had on our kids (and their screens).
Top Television 2021: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks
Let’s dive into Plugged In’s highly subjective list of the top five TV shows that we reviewed this outgoing year.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 109: Plugged In Talks Spider-Man: No Way Home
In this week’s episode of The Plugged In Show, we’ll go beyond the story and plot of Spider-Man, diving into a deeper conversation about what themes the movie explores.
Five Christmas Movies (and TV Specials) Actually About Christ
We may debate what makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie ’til fruitcake goes bad. But when it comes to the reason for the season, these films (and shows) get it right.
A Friendly Neighborhood Reminder About Spidey’s PG-13 Rating
The incessant buzz around a new Spider-Man flick can tempt us, as parents, to forget that it’s got the same rating as most other Marvel movies: PG-13.
Brilliant Books 2021: Bob Hoose’s Year-End Picks
So, we figured it’s time to grab several books worth highlighting from the last year and give your young readers some good suggestions.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 108: The Sequels Strike Back … Again. Plus: Hawkeye!
This week on the Plugged In Show, we talk about Hollywood’s love of sequels and remakes before discussing Disney+’s Hawkeye.
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