Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Kids (2025)

The Plugged In Movie Awards are back. This week, our nominations for Best Movies for Kids!
Episode 270: Let’s Talk About TikTok. Plus, ‘The Chosen’s’ Elizabeth Tabish

Why is everyone obsessed with TikTok and short-form videos? Plus, an interview with Elizabeth Tabish about her new film, ‘Between Borders.’
Movie Tuesday: ‘Mufasa’ Returns to No. 1

Much like Simba returned to Pride Rock to reclaim his throne, Mufasa: The Lion King returned to the box office for another victory
Google AI Doesn’t Understand Plugged In

Thanks to a conscientious Plugged In user, we learned that Google’s AI-empowered search was telling lies about us …
Episode 269: ‘Beast Games’ and the Games People Play. Plus, Does Anyone Care About the Oscars Anymore?

Are awards shows important to you? What about game shows? The Plugged In team breaks down both in this week’s podcast.
Movie Monday: ‘Den of Thieves 2’ Steals Weekend Win

Den of Thieves 2 ended Mufasa: The Lion King’s one-week reign at the box office.
Episode 268: Those Wild, Wild Westerns. Plus, Screen Fast 2025

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 268 Well, howdy, pardner! Hitch up yer horse and sit a spell. Why? Well, I’ll tell you why. On this episode of the Plugged In Show, the Plugged In team’ll be flapping our gums about one of the most root-tootinest of cinematic genres. That’s right, we’re talking about […]
Movie Monday: ‘Mufasa’ Takes Box Office Throne

Step away, Sonic. Mufasa speeds on past the blue blur to take a very kingly lead in this week’s box office gains.
Episode 267: A Conversation with Author Mandy Majors. Plus, the New Wallace & Gromit Movie

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 267 It’s a scary time to be a parent. Social media and technology have radically changed the familial landscape. Screens are delivering untold levels of content to kids’ eyes, ears and hearts. The scariest part? Kids and teens often know how to use this technology far better than […]
Movie Monday: ‘Sonic’ Booms at the Box Office

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 spent its second straight weekend at the top of the charts, zipping to an estimated $38 million in North America.