Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movie for Kids (2021)

Obviously, the movies we nominate here still can have problems. No movie is perfect. But if you have watched, we invite you to participate!
The Plugged In Show, Episode 117: What’s Up With All Those Sports Betting Ads? (Also, Death on the Nile!)

Online sports betting books seem to be all the rage right now, and the NFL is all in—partnering with seven different outlets.
Super Bowl Ads Shine Spotlight on Tech and Gambling

The Super Bowl’s advertisements push us to get so much stuff we don’t have. But the event itself—if we squint just a bit—reminds us of what we do.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 116: Thinking About Violence in Movies (and Vox Machina on TV)

Is all violence in movies created equal? We unpack that on this show, plus talk about a pretty violent television show, too.
Oscar Noms Are Out, and the Winner is … Families?

Though not all of this year’s Oscar nominees are family-friendly, many expound upon the value of family.
Finding the Grace in Groundhog Day

Roughly based on a journey through the five stages of grief, Groundhog Day drills deeply into one of life’s biggest issues: meaning.
Plugged In Talks Content: Conclusion

Sometimes a movie is more, or less, than its parts. And the conclusion is where we tackle it all.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 114: Is Redeeming Love Too Steamy?

We’ll talk about a Christian movie that’s surprisingly risqué, and a secular movie that’s surprisingly Christian.
Plugged In Talks Content: Crude or Profane Language

We’re more than faceless f-word counters. But find out why Plugged In counts them anyways.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 113: The Sacred/Secular Musical Divide (and Boba Fett, Too!)

In this episode, we talk about conflicting musical priorities and one of Star Wars’ most ethically conflicted characters.