‘It’ll Be My Family Movie.’ An Interview With News of the World Director Paul Greengrass

News of the World is playing in theaters now. And if it’s not exactly a film for the whole family, there is encouragement viewers can pluck from it.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 60: What Are the Kids Listening To?

If screen-based stories like movies and television can make you think, music makes you feel.
Dementia is Having a Cinematic Moment: What Christian Families Can Take Away From It

More than any time I can remember, last year featured a number of thoughtful movies dealing with the issues of dementia and memory loss.
Mama, Don’t Let Your Teens Grow Up to Be Pirates

It’s not like the Bible says, “Thou shalt not steal, unless it feels like it’s not hurting anybody too much and you’ve got a snappy broadband connection.”
The Plugged In Show, Episode 58: Soul and Spirituality Onscreen

While Soul certainly has issues that families should consider, it also gives viewers plenty of fertile ground for discussion. Only fitting that Plugged In discusses it.
Wonder Woman 1984 Sets New COVID Record (For What That’s Worth)

But Wonder Woman 1984 left some families in a quandary: Is the movie worth a subscription to HBO Max?
What’s the Heart of Soul? A Conversation with Director Pete Docter

You can’t fault Pixar for its ambition. Soul director Pete Docter talks about what might be the studio’s most ambitious film yet.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 56: Franchises, Fans and Families

Star Wars. The Avengers. Harry Potter. Many of us don’t have a “favorite movie” anymore as much as we have a favorite franchise.
Top Television 2020: 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 in 2020.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 55: I’m (Not) Dreaming of a COVID Christmas

Long before it was required, good old Scrooge was a master at social distancing.