Episode 258: Entertainment Decisions and Kids’ Maturity. Plus, Chappell Roan.

How do parents continue to guide their kids’ entertainment choices as they get older? What do folks need to know about music sensation Chappell Roan?
The Dark Knight – Plugged In Rewind

I like Batman. So, when we launched ‘Plugged In Rewind,’ I knew we’d have to talk about ‘The Dark Knight.’
Movie Monday: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Underperforms but Still Waltzes to Win

In a slow year for superhero movies, a Marvel antihero showed that the genre still has a bit of sting.
Episode 257: Unexpected Scares in Family Movies. Plus, ‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 257 It’s October. And October at the multiplex means one thing: horror flicks. From funny frighteners such as Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to gory splatterfests such as Terrifier 3, you can’t throw a tombstone without hitting a scary movie. Luckily, if those sorts of films aren’t your thing, it’s pretty […]
Toil and Trouble: Witches Are In, and Why That’s a Problem

Witches are all the rage in entertainment these days. And that, as you can imagine, comes with some pretty serious issues.
Movie Monday: ‘Smile 2’ Is All Grins After Box Office Win

Another weekend, another bloody horror movie at the top of the charts. ‘Smile 2’ earned the horrific honors this time around.
Episode 255: Lara Croft and the Growing Influence of Gaming in Entertainment

Why do video games seem to keep creeping into movies, TV shows and other forms of entertainment?
Episode 254: Beauty and the Bird

Today, we take a look at some entertainment offerings that unpack all sorts of thoughts about attraction, self-worth and where beauty really lies.
Movie Monday: ‘The Wild Robot’ Wins Weekend

Given that it scored an impressive 98% “freshness” rating from both critics and fans on Rotten Tomatoes, The Wild Robot may be in for a wild box-office ride.
Episode 253: An Interview With Wild Robot Director Chris Sanders. Plus, Navigating Sad (but Good) Movies

On this episode, we talk with Director Chris Sanders about his new movie, The Wild Robot. Then, we’ll discuss the value of sad movies.