I Gave Up Screens for a Week. And It Was (Mostly) Great.

Fasting from anything can be quite demanding. But when Paul gave up screens for a week, he found something he hadn’t realize he was missing.
Episode 275: The Plugged In Movie Awards!

Today, on our podcast, the Plugged In staff will select the winners of our Plugged In Movie Awards!
Movie Monday: ‘Captain America’ Wins Again Despite Drop

Captain America: Brave New World hit some turbulence this weekend. But in the end, it still had enough altitude to glide to a second-straight win. Brave New World earned an estimated $28.2 million in North America to post its newest box-office victory. A win? Sure. But underneath Captain America’s gold-medal performance, you see plenty of […]
Episode 274: Biopics and ‘The Unbreakable Boy’

What is your favorite biopic? What’s the one that fell flat? Are you planning on seeing The Unbreakable Boy?
Movie Monday: ‘Captain America’ Soars to Win

Captain America: Brave New World flapped its vibranium wings to an estimated $88.5 million in North America—ahead of expert predictions.
Episode 273: Paddington in Peru! Plus, It’s Time to Deal With Those Screens. (No, Really.)

Everything families need to know about Screen Fast 2025 and Paddington in Peru!
Movie Monday: ‘Dog Man’ Wags to Another Win

Dog Man barked to a second straight box-office victory, earning just an estimated $13.7 million in North America.
Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Adults (2025)

The Plugged In Movie Awards are back. This week, our nominations for Best Movies for Adults!
Episode 272: Combating Hollywood’s Intimacy Influence. Plus, 2025’s Most Anticipated Games!

Hollywood has a bit of a double standard when it comes to sexual intimacy. How should parents respond?
Movie Monday: ‘Dog Man’ Scampers to No. 1

Dog Man, a PG film based on the graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, had a tail-wag worthy debut this weekend, digging up $36 million in North America.