The Plugged In Show, Episode 98: Dear Evan Hansen and the Musical Renaissance

The Plugged In Team discusses the influence of movie musicals, including Dear Evan Hansen, and the negative impact of Instagram filters.
Latest Bombshell Proves that Social Media Is Not Our Friend

Be mindful that just as you and your kids use Facebook and Instagram, those same social media companies use you.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 97: A Look at the God’s Not Dead Franchise and a Conversation with Francesca Battistelli

With God’s Not Dead: We the People coming to theaters, we thought it was a good time to talk about the new movie, the franchise, and the Christian movie industry as a whole.
Plugged In Pick, Movies: Come From Away

Plugged In has chosen the musical Come From Away as this week’s movie pick for families.
The Emmys Show That Nice(ish) Guys Can Finish First

Some of last night’s biggest winners remind us that good television isn’t synonymous with terrible characters or a bleak worldview.
Plugged In Pick, TV: Oggy Oggy

The world Oggy Oggy and his pals inhabit is pretty delightful: The computer animation turns every object into a toddler-friendly toy.
Plugged In Pick, Music: “I See You” by Chris Tomlin and Brandon Lake

Chris Tomlin and Brandon Lake’s song “I See You” gently but powerfully reminds us to keep our eyes open for God amid our daily grind.
Eight Films We’ll Be Most Curious About for Fall 2021

“I can’t wait to see that movie!” As a kid, those words came out of my mouth about every month. It didn’t take much to get me excited about the latest Star Wars flick or action adventure. Maybe you can relate. Now that I review movies for a living, I don’t get quite as amped […]
The Plugged In Show, Episode 93: A Look at Shang-Chi and Exploring the Metaverse

We’re talking about ‘verses on this podcast: The multiverse, the metaverse and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Top 5 Movies About Family in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Marvel’s latest superhero blockbuster, won’t be out for more than another week. But here’s a quick peek at the movie’s biggest theme: It’s all about family.