Movie Monday: ‘Inside Out 2’ Now the Year’s Biggest Film

Inside Out 2 just claimed the biggest debut since 2023’s Barbie en route to a no-doubt weekend win. But what would it do for an encore?
Episode 239: A Look at ‘Inside Out 2.’ Plus Screens and Our Brains

First, we talk Inside Out 2. Then, Focus on the Family’s Dr. Daniel Huerta talks about how entertainment and technology impact our brains.
Movie Monday: ‘Inside Out 2’ Soars to Win

Inside Out 2 earned $155 million in North America–the biggest opening of any film this year.
Just In Time for Father’s Day, Five Films with Less-Than-Perfect Dads

The fathers on this list aren’t perfect. They don’t always do the right thing. But even when father-child bonds are strained, there’s still often room for redemption.
Episode 238: ‘The Acolyte’ and the Theology of Star Wars. Plus, an Interview with Judas and John of ‘The Chosen’

On Episode 238, the Plugged In team talks about The Acolyte, and the broader spirituality within Star Wars. Then we interview cast members of The Chosen.
Movie Monday: ‘Bad Boys’ Gets Good Start

Movie turnstiles have seen a few bad weeks. Leave it to a couple of Bad Boys to turn things around at bit.
Movie Monday: ‘Garfield’ Is the Weekend’s Fat Cat

The Garfield Movie settled into the No. 1 slot in North America, gobbling up cash as if ticket sales were tubs of lasagna.
Episode 236: What Parents Need to Know about OnlyFans. Plus, ‘IF’

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 236 When I first heard about OnlyFans, I thought, “So, is this, like, a sports site or something? Where you can talk endlessly about, say, the Denver Broncos?” Well, that proved to be very incorrect (which, I hasten to add, I learned without going to the platform itself). […]
Movie Tuesday: ‘Furiosa’ Tops ‘Garfield’

While Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga did ultimately top The Garfield Movie over the long Memorial Day weekend, Garfield held its own.
Episode 235: Is Taylor Swift’s New Album Taylor-Made for Trouble? Plus, We Look at ‘Sight.’

Why is Taylor Swift so popular? And what do families need to know about new Christian film Sight?