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Even Great Animated Movies Can Make Bad Babysitters
In 2020, faith and spirituality was a huge part of many of its best animated movies. And not always in the best of ways.
February 16, 2021
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In 2020, faith and spirituality was a huge part of many of its best animated movies. And not always in the best of ways.
When we’re at a loss for words, entertainment helps us find the pictures—the communication tools we’re looking for.
When we dig deeper, there’s a much bigger conversation to be had about ratings, content, limits and who gets to—and who should—be making decisions.
Don’t worry, we here at Plugged In won’t leave you stranded in an empty entertainment burrow for six more weeks of winter.
If you’ve been on our website recently, you might have noticed that some unusual things are turning up at the top. You’re right. And here’s
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.
More than any time I can remember, last year featured a number of thoughtful movies dealing with the issues of dementia and memory loss.
When you’re not filling your spare time fiddling with newly acquired toys and gadgets, you may still want to check out some family-friendly streaming fare.
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.
But Wonder Woman 1984 left some families in a quandary: Is the movie worth a subscription to HBO Max?
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>