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Interested in These 10 Movies? We Are, Too (But Maybe For Different Reasons)
What movies coming out in 2022 might have some content issues you might not suspect?

Plugged In Picks, Music: Imagine Dragons & J.I.D., “Enemy”
As the song’s title suggests, “Enemy” is about standing up against those who would tear us down, an appropriate sort of vibe for a video game that’s all about the last man standing.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 111: The Biggest Entertainment & Tech Stories of 2021
This week on the Plugged In Show, we reflect on the biggest entertainment and technology stories of 2021.

Best Movies Streaming for Families in January 2022
Top films available for families to stream in January 2022.

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.
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